Paik, Nam-Jong

Title(s): Professor of Seoul National University, President-Elect of the World Federation for Neurorehabilitation

Current Position/Designation: Professor of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

Institutional Affiliation: Seoul National University, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

Active Email Address: njpaik@snu.ac.kr

Social Media Handle (Any and/or optional): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nam-jong-paik-239583350/

Telephone Number (WhatsApp): +82-10-6770-7084

Nam-Jong Paik, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. Dr. Paik earned his MD and PhD from Seoul National University, where he also completed residency training in rehabilitation medicine. He further advanced his expertise with fellowships in neurorehabilitation and clinical neurophysiology at Seoul National University Hospital and in human cortical physiology at NIH/NINDS, USA. Currently President-Elect of the World Federation for Neurorehabilitation, Dr. Paik previously held key administrative roles including President & CEO of Seoul National University Bundang Hospital and Chair of Rehabilitation Medicine at Seoul National University. His editorial responsibilities include serving as editor for the Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr. Paik is recognized for pioneering contributions to neurorehabilitation, telemedicine, and neuromodulation. His achievements are honored with prestigious awards such as the Seok-Jeon Lifetime Achievement Award, Fletcher H. McDowell Award, and Scientific Award from the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr. Paik continues to lead global initiatives in neurorehabilitation research and practice, promoting international collaboration and innovation in neurological rehabilitation.

Relevant Professional Skills/Experiences

  • Neurorehabilitation and clinical neurophysiology expert
  • Administrative leadership (CEO, Chief Strategic Officer)
  • Extensive international academic collaboration
  • Editorial and peer-review expertise in leading medical journals
  • Strong research background with high citation impact

Relevant Career Highlights

  • President-Elect, World Federation for Neurorehabilitation
  • President, Asia-Oceanian Society for Neurorehabilitation
  • President & CEO, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
  • Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine
  • Seok-Jeon Lifetime Achievement Award from Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Fletcher H. McDowell Award from the American Society for Neurorehabilitation