Dr. Shin is the Regional Project Manager of the MOF Official Development Assistance – Reducing Marine Plastics in the East Asian Seas Region Project. He has over 15 years of experience in ocean and coastal management. His work includes marine litter response and management, marine protected area management, and sustainable blue economy. Prior to assuming his position as the Regional Project Manager, Dr. Shin has worked for various international organizations such as UNEP, UNDP, and UNOPS, as well as research institutes on coastal and ocean issues, as a consultant. He has also served as an environmental officer at MOF, Republic of Korea. Dr. Shin received his PhD degree in Environmental Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.