The Department of Industrial Engineering at UNIST has been selected for the Industrial Innovation Talent Growth Support Project (Overseas), organized by the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT). This initiative aims to overcome the performance limitations of wearable devices and develop technologies that provide precise health data, thereby fostering growth in the healthcare industry.
The project supports domestic researchers by enabling them to conduct studies at renowned overseas research institutes within a year. The department will focus on digital healthcare and plans to implement technologies with practical applications in various high-tech sectors, including the next-generation semiconductors, displays, secondary batteries, future mobility, core materials, and intelligent robotics.
Currently in its third phase, the project will see researchers from the Department of Industrial Engineering and the UNIST Artificial Intelligence Graduate School participating for the first time. They will engage in an international joint study themed “Development of AI Technology and Sensor Systems to Address Bioelectrical Signal Noise, Fluctuation, and Drift.”
Each year, UNIST sends more than 10 graduate students to prestigious research institutions such as the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and Stanford University to explore the fundamental technologies of digital healthcare. The researchers will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in advanced research environments at these high-tech overseas institutes, enhancing their global competitiveness.
The Department of Industrial Engineering at UNIST is developing AI technologies and sensor systems that accurately analyze bioelectrical signal data. This technology is expected to mitigate noise and fluctuations caused by wearable devices, thereby increasing the reliability of data applicable to healthcare services.
“The continuous research outcomes produced by the department have yielded significant recognition,” said Professor Gi-Soo Kim in the Department of Industrial Engineering at UNIST, who oversees the research. “We remain committed to advancing technologies and nurturing global talent.”
“This project will enhance healthcare efficiency and contribute to improving the overall quality of life,” said Sungil Kim, Head of the Department of Industrial Engineering at UNIST. “UNIST aims to establish itself as a leader in digital healthcare research.”
Since its inception in 2021, the Industrial Innovation Talent Growth Support Project has successfully dispatched 343 researchers abroad and has resulted in the application for 97 SCIE-class papers and 29 patents.
