GUE Instructor resumé

Professional

• - Republic of Korea Navy SSU (MCPO)
• - Gyeongsang National University (research professor)

Education

• - 2013, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Marine engineering, a Master's Degree.
• - 2024, Ph.D. in Marine Engineering from Gyeongsang National University

Diving Qualifications

• - GUE Fundamental Instructor
• - GUE CCR Fundamental
• - GUE Tech 2 Diver
• - GUE Cave 1 Diver
• - PDIC Tech Instructor Trainer
• - Republic of Korea Navy SSU Master Diver and Supervisor

Diving Experience

• - 2002 Openwater Diver
• - 2005 Republic of Korea Navy SSU Diver
• - 2013 IANTD Instructor
• - 2013 GUE Fundamental Diver
• - 2015 GUE Tech1, Cave1, DPV1 Diver
• - 2016 PDIC Tech Instructor Trainer
• - 2018 GUE Tech2, Documentation Diver
• - 2019 GUE Fundamental Instructor
• * NHC Bell Diving Supervisor, Air Diving Supervisor, Dive System Auditing and Assurance, Chamber Operator, Dive Technician
• Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Technician

Special interests

• - Tech Diving
• - Military Diving
• - Decompression theory
• - Diving physiology
• - Marine Engineering

Publications

• 1. Kim, M.; Cheon, K.; Kim, Y.; Kim, T.; Lee, W.-D. (2025) A Sustainable Framework for Planning and Management of Diving Operations for Underwater Search and Rescue in Strong Tidal Current Environments: Lessons from the Sewol Ferry Disaster. Sustainability, 17, 11073. https://doi.org/10.3390/su172411073
• 2. Kim, M., Jeong, S., Park, J., Kim, S., & Lee, W.-D. (2026). Formulation of integrated heavy-class remotely operated vehicle–manned diving procedures for underwater operations in large-scale marine disasters. Sensors and Materials, 38(6), 3391–3412. https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM6186
• 3. Lee, W.-D., Jeong, S., Kim, T., Kim, Y., & Kim, M. (2026). Applicability assessment of integrated heavy-class remotely operated vehicle–manned diving operational frameworks: A case study of the Sewol ferry disaster. Sensors and Materials, 38(6), 3365–3390. https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM6185
• 4. Kim, M., Song, M., Park, J., Kim, S., & Lee, W.D. 2023. Estimation of underwater workable time considering tidal currents: A review of diving equipment. Journal of Coastal Research, Special Issue No. 116, 433–437.
• 5. Kim, M., Song, M., Cheon, K., Kim, T., & Lee, W.D. (2025). Operational Strategies for ROVs in Underwater Search and Rescue duringLarge-Scale Marine Disasters. Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology, 39(4), 467–478. https://doi.org/10.26748/KSOE.2025.027
• 6. Kim, M., Kim, S., Kim, T., Kim, Y., & Lee, W. (2025). Daily planning and management of SCUBA diving operations considering tidal current conditions: A case study of the Sewol Ferry disaster site. Journal of Coastal Disaster Prevention, 12(1), 37–53.
• 7. Hwang, T.; Kim, Y.; Kim, Y.; Kim, M.; Lee, W.-D.(2025). Strategic Installation of Artificial Reefs Based on Fish Ecological and Hydrodynamic Characteristics for Optimal Habitat Creation. Journal of Coastal Disaster Prevention 2025, 12(3), 131–141. https://doi.org/10.20481/kscdp.2025.12.3.131
• 8. Lee, W., Kim, Y., Kim, T., & Kim, M. (2025). Surface-supplied diving system for underwater search and rescue operations at the Sewol Ferry disaster site (Part I): Theoretical background and dive planning. Journal of Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers, 37(2), 40–49.
• 9. Lee, W., Kim, Y., Kim, T., & Kim, M. (2025). Surface-supplied diving system for underwater search and rescue operations at the Sewol Ferry disaster site (Part II): Applicability evaluation and operational management strategies. Journal of Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers, 37(2), 50–59.
• 10. Lee, W.-D.; Jin, D.-H.; Kim, Y.; Kim, T.; Kim, M. (2025). Depth-Specific Analysis of Efficiency and Workforce Requirements in Diving Operations under No-Decompression Conditions. Journal of Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers 2025, 37(6), 247-262.
• 11. Lee, W. D., Kim, S. G., Kim, M. H., & Lee, J. H. (2019). Air diving operation, management and planning for safe and effective underwater works. Journal of the Korean Society of Safety, 34(4), 103–110.
• 12. Kim, M., Song, M., Jeong, S., Park, J. and Lee, W.D. (2025). Applicability of integrated ROV-SCUBA operations in underwatersearch and rescue: A case study of the Sewol Ferry disaster. Journal of the Korean Society of Safety, 40(6), 108-117.
• 13. Kim, M.-H., Kim, C.-G., & Kwon, O.-S. (2017). A study on diver operations and countermeasures in cold water environments. Proceedings of the Fall Conference of the Korean Society of Ocean Science and Technology, 115–116.

Languages I teach classes in

• Korean

Additional languages

• - KOREAN(한국어)
• - ENGLISH(Understanding Read and Listen, Basic speaking level)