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Dynamics of Speed: Uncovering the Role of Active-Site Water in Carbonic Anhydrase

Their findings have been published in Nature Communications on May 12, 2025.

Dynamics of Speed: Uncovering the Role of Active-Site Water in Carbonic Anhydrase

Abstract Water plays an essential role in enzyme structure, stability, and the substantial rate enhancement of enzyme catalysis. However, direct observations linking enzyme catalysis and active-site water dynamics pose a significant challen... Read More

Jun 16, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Professor Yoon-Kyoung Cho Featured in Nature’s Celebration of Inspiring Women in Science

Professor Yoon-Kyoung Cho (Department of Biomedical Engineering) has been in featured in a Nature article celebrating inspiring women in science.

Professor Yoon-Kyoung Cho Featured in Nature’s Celebration of Inspiring Women in Science

In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, a prominent article published by Nature has recognized Professor Yoon-Kyoung Cho, a leading biomedical engineer at UNIST. The article, titled “Behind Every Great Woman in S... Read More

Mar 18, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo People
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Dean Yong Hwan Kim Elected to National Academy of Engineering of Korea!

Dean Yong Hwan Kim of College of Engineering has been elected as a new member in the chemical biology division of NAEK.

Dean Yong Hwan Kim Elected to National Academy of Engineering of Korea!

Dean Yong Hwan Kim of College of Engineering at UNIST has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK), the most prestigious organization in the field of engineering in Korea. This year, NAEK has welcomed 69 new membe... Read More

Jan 15, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo People
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Groundbreaking Study Unveils Novel Treatment for Blocking SARS-CoV-2 Entry into Cells

Their findings have been published in the online version of Experimental & Molecular Medicine (Nature Publishing Group).

Groundbreaking Study Unveils Novel Treatment for Blocking SARS-CoV-2 Entry into Cells

Abstract The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on global public health and the economy. Although vaccines and antivirals have provided effective protection and treatment, the development of new small molecule-based antivir... Read More

Aug 21, 2024 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Study Unveils the Path to Build Diamonds at Ambient Pressure

Scientists develop novel liquid metal alloy system to synthesize diamond under moderate conditions.

New Study Unveils the Path to Build Diamonds at Ambient Pressure

Did you know that 99% of synthetic diamonds are currently produced using high-pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) methods? A prevailing paradigm is that diamonds can only be grown using liquid metal catalysts in the gigapascal pressure ran... Read More

Apr 25, 2024 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Enzyme Engineering Breakthrough for Immediate Deployment in Steel Industry Sites

The research findings were featured on the cover of Nature Catalysis and highlighted in Nature, as well as in collections in Nature Chemical Engineering in 2022 and 2023.

Enzyme Engineering Breakthrough for Immediate Deployment in Steel Industry Sites

Abstract Ni–Fe carbon monoxide dehydrogenases (CODHs) are nearly diffusion-limited biocatalysts that oxidize CO. Their O2 sensitivity, however, is a major drawback for industrial applications. Here we compare the structures of a fast CODH w... Read More

Apr 22, 2024 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Unveiling Molecular Origami: A Breakthrough in Dynamic Materials

The work by Professor Wonyoung Choe and Professor Seung Kyu Min has been appeared in Nature Communications on December 1, 2023.

This pioneering study represents a significant leap forward in the field of dynamic materials, while also hinting at futuristic applications in metamaterials and quantum computing.

Unveiling Molecular Origami: A Breakthrough in Dynamic Materials

Abstract Origami, known as paper folding has become a fascinating research topic recently. Origami-inspired materials often establish mechanical properties that are difficult to achieve in conventional materials. However, the materials base... Read More

Dec 19, 2023 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Trajectoid: A Shape that Rolls Along the Desired Path

The work by Distinguished Professor Bartosz A. Grzybowski has been published in the August 2023 issue of Nature.

Trajectoid: A Shape that Rolls Along the Desired Path

Normally when we think of a rolling object, we tend to imagine a cylinder (like a bicycle wheel) or a sphere (like a tennis ball) that will always follow a straight path when rolling. However, the world of mathematics and science is always... Read More

Sep 12, 2023 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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New Study Unveils Nanocrystal Shines On and Off Indefinitely

Their findings have been published in the May 2023 issue of Nature.

New Study Unveils Nanocrystal Shines On and Off Indefinitely

A research team affiliated with UNIST has made a significant breakthrough in uncovering the potential of ultra-photostable avalanching nanoparticles. Their study demonstrates that such particles can perform unlimited photoswitching, leading... Read More

Jun 01, 2023 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Professor Hyeon Suk Shin Named Scientist of the Month​

Professor Hyeon Suk Shin (Dept. of Chem.) bestowed with the Scientist of the Month Award for May 2023 by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Research Foundation of Korea.

Professor Hyeon Suk Shin Named Scientist of the Month​

Professor Hyeon Suk Shin in the Department of Chemistry at UNIST bestowed with the Scientist of the Month Award for May 2023, presented by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). Professor... Read More

May 10, 2023 By JooHyeon Heo People
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