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2015 CSJ Distinguished Lectureship Awarded to UNIST Professor

Dr. Oh-Hoon Kwon (School of Natural Science), honored by the Chemical Society of Japan

Prof. Oh-Hoon Kwon (School of Natural Science) is posing for a portrait at the laboratory for Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy and Nano-microscopy (ULSaN Lab) at UNIST.

The Chemical Society of Japan (CSJ) has recently acknowledged the work of a professor affiliated with UNIST and presented him with the Distinguished Lectureship Award at its 95th Annual Meeting held in China, Japan. The Distinguished Lectu... Read More

UNIST Professor, Achieving Fellow Status in the Chemical Profession

A Fellow of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of science

The Royal Society of Chemistry of the United Kingdom has recently acknowledged the work of a professor affiliated with UNIST and included him in the recent list of distinguished individuals who have been elevated as Fellow of the Royal Soci... Read More

May 01, 2015 By JooHyeon Heo People

UNIST Professor, Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Dr. Steve Granick, named to the prestigious NAS

One of the highest honors bestowed on scientists and engineers

Dr. Steve Granick, Director of the IBS Center for Soft and Living Matter is delievering a speech at the completion of the new IBS CMCM research center at UNIST on April 27, 2015. Dr. Granick has been named as a new member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, the most prestigious scientific organization.

On April 28, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) elected a professor affiliated with UNIST to membership in the prestigious National Academy of Sciences (NAS), the most prestigious scientific organization that recognizes distinguished an... Read More

Apr 30, 2015 By JooHyeon Heo People

UNIST, “One of the Top Universities in the World.”

[WHY UNIST] Dr. Jae Sung Lee, Vice President of Academic Affairs

Dr. Jae Sung Lee, Vice President of Academic Affairs at UNIST is posing for a portrait at UNIST.

“UNIST is one of the top universities in the world,” says Dr. Jae Sung Lee who is the Vice President of Academic Affairs and also a Professor of Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST. For future students considering a degree... Read More

Apr 21, 2015 By JooHyeon Heo People

UNIST Research Team, Seeking to Improve Fuel Cell Technology

[Faculty Interview] Dr. Guntae Kim (School of Energy and Chemical Engineering)

Prof. Guntae Kim (School of Energy and Chemical Engineering) is posing for a portrait in his laboratory at UNIST | Design by Sujin Choi, Photography by Kyungchae Kim.

Fossil fuels, such as oil, coal, and natural gas are the world’s primary energy source and used today by most industrialized and developing countries. However, when overcomsumption takes place, these energy source can lead to environm... Read More

Apr 14, 2015 By JooHyeon Heo People

Internet of Things: Next Wave of Innovation

[Faculty Interview] Prof. Chang Hee Joo (School of Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Prof. Chang Hee Joo (School of Electrical and Computer Engineering), posing for a portrait at his office.

In recent years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become an imperative across industries and around the world. This is a concept that refers to devices, machines, and computers connected to each other within the existing Internet infrastruc... Read More

Mar 31, 2015 By JooHyeon Heo People

Paving the Way for International Student Success

First-in-UNIST to offer an university staff position to an international graduate

Eugene Smart, a faculty member in the UNIST International Center, poses for a portrait.

Since its opening in 2009, an increasing number of international scholars, families, and students have joined UNIST. Thus, promoting racial and ethnic diversity has become one important factor among the many considered in admissions and hir... Read More

Mar 25, 2015 By JooHyeon Heo People

We are “Proud UNIST Alumni”

The Transition from Graduate Students to Assistant Professors

On March 1, three outstanding UNIST graduates have been appointed Assistant Professors after obtaining their doctorate in Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST. For those that are appointed Assistant Professors, it generally takes about ... Read More

Mar 20, 2015 By JooHyeon Heo People

UNIST, Recognizing Outstanding Faculty Member

"It is rewarding to know that I can be a part of that success trajectory."

Prof. Byeong-Su Kim (Department of Chemistry) and his advisees are posing for a portrait at his office. From left are KiYoung Jo, EungJin Ahn, Prof. Kim, Minju Park, and Minsu Gu.

Being a great teacher not only means to have a thorough knowledge of the subjects that you teach, it also means how well you get connected with your students. Professor Byeong-Su Kim (Department of Chemistry) is an example of a truly great... Read More

Mar 19, 2015 By JooHyeon Heo People

UNIST’s Calm Setting Allows You to Focus on World-class Research

[WHY UNIST] Professor Katherine Kim, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Prof. Katherine Kim (School of Electrical and Computer Engineering), posing for a portrait in front of her recent publication about smart converter.

“UNIST’s calm setting allows you to focus on world-class research,” says Dr. Katherine Kim who is an assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UNIST. For future students considering a degree at UNIST, P... Read More

Mar 13, 2015 By JooHyeon Heo People