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Four UNIST Professors Elected as New Member of National Academy of Engineering of Korea

Four UNIST faculty members elected as new NAEK members, one of Korea's most prestigious honors related to engineering and technology.

Four UNIST Professors Elected as New Member of National Academy of Engineering of Korea

Four faculty members from UNIST have been elected as new members of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK), one of Korea’s most prestigious honors related to engineering and technology. On January 11, NAEK announced that... Read More

Jan 14, 2026 By JooHyeon Heo People
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New Book Brings Together the Final Reflections of Two Environmental Engineers

《A Final Dialogue on Environment and the Future of Possibility》by Professor Jaeweon Cho (UNIST) and the late Professor Kyoung-Woong Kim (GIST.)

New Book Brings Together the Final Reflections of Two Environmental Engineers

A lifetime of shared thought and dialogue between two environmental engineers has been brought together in a single volume. 《A Final Dialogue on Environment and the Future of Possibility》 is a coauthored work by Professor Jaeweon Cho of the... Read More

Jan 13, 2026 By JooHyeon Heo People
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New Simulation Model Provides Accurate Assessment of Urban Spread and Residual Risks of CWAs

The findings of this research have been published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials on December 5, 2025.

New Simulation Model Provides Accurate Assessment of Urban Spread and Residual Risks of CWAs

Abstract Chemical warfare agents (CWAs) are highly toxic and environmentally persistent, posing human health risks. For example, Venomous Agent X (VX) exhibits low volatility and water solubility, allowing persistence as liquid-phase drople... Read More

Dec 31, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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UNIST Unveils Integrated Framework to Better Assess Air Pollution Health Risks

The findings of this research were published online in the Journal of Hazardous Materials on November 14, 2025.

UNIST Unveils Integrated Framework to Better Assess Air Pollution Health Risks

Abstract In industrial cities, identifying sources and assessing the risks of hazardous air pollutants are critical for protecting public health. This study employed passive air samplers (PASs) to analyze 13 PAHs at 15 sites in Daesan, a pe... Read More

Dec 09, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Revolutionary Recycling Technology Extracts 99% Purity of Nickel and Cobalt from Waste Batteries

The findings of this research have been published in the October 2025 issue of Energy Storage Materials.

Revolutionary Recycling Technology Extracts 99% Purity of Nickel and Cobalt from Waste Batteries

Abstract Electrochemical recovery presents a sustainable route for battery recycling, yet it is hindered by a trade-off between achieving purity and yield. This challenge arises because, as the target metal depletes during electrodeposition... Read More

Nov 07, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Transforming Vacant Stores into Innovation Hubs: UNIST Hosts Public Design Exhibition

Organized by the UNIST Center for Aiticipatory Urban Strategies, the exhibition will be held from September 25 to November 1, 2025.

Transforming Vacant Stores into Innovation Hubs: UNIST Hosts Public Design Exhibition

Vacant retail stores in the heart of Ulsan are transforming into vibrant laboratories for imagining the city’s future. From September 25 to November 1, UNIST will host the ‘Public Design Laboratory 2025: Envisioning Policies for... Read More

Oct 29, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo All News, News
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Study Reveals Contrasting Optical Properties of Fine Particulate Matter in Seoul and Mexico City, Highlighting Climate Impacts

Their findings have been published in Environmental Science & Technology (Impact Factor=11.3) on September 12, 2025.

Study Reveals Contrasting Optical Properties of Fine Particulate Matter in Seoul and Mexico City, Highlighting Climate Impacts

Abstract Using the Surface Particulate Matter Network (SPARTAN) and Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET), we investigated the relationship between aerosol chemical composition and optical properties across 14 global sites. The mass concentrati... Read More

Oct 28, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Innovative AI Technology Enables Rapid, Cost-Effective Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Equipment Using Single Seismic Sensor

The research findings were published in Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering on September 9, 2025.

Innovative AI Technology Enables Rapid, Cost-Effective Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Equipment Using Single Seismic Sensor

Abstract Critical equipment in nuclear power plant auxiliary buildings such as control cabinets, panels, transformers, and diesel generators often malfunction before structural damage occurs, demanding rapid post-earthquake inspection prior... Read More

Oct 21, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Finer-Scale Monitoring of Ammonia Emissions That Contribute to Fine Particulate Matter

The study was published in the esteemed journal Journal of Hazardous Materials (Impact Factor = 11.3) on September 15, 2025.

Finer-Scale Monitoring of Ammonia Emissions That Contribute to Fine Particulate Matter

Abstract Ammonia (NH3) is a gaseous pollutant with significant environmental and health implications. Over recent decades, its increasing concentrations, driven by industrialization and agriculture, have necessitated high-resolution monitor... Read More

Sep 26, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Feces Standard Money (fSM): A New Economic Paradigm—From Waste to Worth!

Professor Jaeweon Cho (CUEEn, UNIST) has released his latest work, "Feces Standard Money (fSM): A New Economic Paradigm—From Waste to Worth!"

Feces Standard Money (fSM): A New Economic Paradigm—From Waste to Worth!

A groundbreaking new book that explores an innovative economic paradigm utilizing human waste as a resource has been published. Professor Jaeweon Cho of the Department of Civil, Urban, Earth, and Environmental Engineering at UNIST has relea... Read More

Jul 15, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo People
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