South Korea

- Selected for the Ministry of Science and ICT’s Promising Convergent Technology Pioneer program, DGIST will develop “collective intelligence” that enables robots to autonomously share roles and collaborate - By integrating large language models (LLMs) and vision-language-action (VLA) models, the project aims to secure foundational technologies for next-generation robots deployable in disaster response and industrial settings.

- Named a Distinguished Engineer by the University of Connecticut School of Engineering - Recognized for research achievements in digital holography, intelligent imaging, and AI-based bioimaging - Expected to strengthen DGIST–UConn international collaboration and expand international collaborative research

- Served as an opportunity to integrate with local residents via a history lecture by Taeseong Choi and a traditional music performance by Soak - Contributed to spreading an open campus culture, which brings science and technology together with humanities and arts

- Forum held on June 11 at Daegu Scale-Up Hub (DASH), bringing together industry, academia, research, and government experts to discuss localization and demonstration strategies for public-use UAM aircraft - Blueprint presented for a three-dimensional transfer system linking the Daegu Industrial Line, the new airport, and vertiports

- Professor Sanghoon Lee’s team to lead a major national R&D project worth 9 billion KRW, with 4.5 billion dedicated to wearable interface development - New wrist-worn device aims to overcome limitations of camera-based tracking, enabling precise recognition of micro hand gestures even in blind spots or low-light conditions

- Achievement demonstrates excellence and global competitiveness in unstructured outdoor environment recognition technology. - Breakthrough expected to advance applications in autonomous driving, disaster-response robotics, and other future fields.

• Joint collaboration on BCI development and access to GMP-certified research facilities • Partnership supports Korea’s “K-Moonshot” initiative by combining DGIST’s biomedical engineering expertise with Ybrain’s neurotechnology

- Proceeds from the “Cherry Blossom Day” tree-planting event were used to donate KRW 5 million for children with cancer - About 550 loaves of handmade bread were delivered to facilities for vulnerable children and the elderly in celebration of Family Month

- Recruiting companies for the “2026 Emerging Tech Global Launchpad” program until June 19 - Providing full-cycle support for global growth, such as overseas PoC, investment strategy, and linkage with international conferences - Expanding the technology startup ecosystem based on the Daegu–Gyeongbuk region, the central region, the Honam region, and the southeastern region

- Professor Yu Seong-woon’s team identifies a novel role of the “p53” gene that controls chronic stress-induced brain disorders - Successful prevention of depression and memory impairment using the anticancer drug “RITA”: a novel concept of mental disorder treatment is expected - Published in “Autophagy”—the world’s leading academic journal in the field of autophagy

- DGIST was selected as the lead R&D institution for the “2026 Nano and Materials Technology Development Project: Infrastructure Development (Fab Advancement),” organized by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Research Foundation of Korea. - Development of process technologies, equipment stabilization, enhancement of MPW and foundry services, and strengthened technical support for industry-academia-research institute cooperation

- DGIST found post-capitalism clues through international collaborative research... Identifying conditions for the sustainability of the social market economy - Research results published in Cities—a world-renowned academic journal in urban studies and sociology

- In collaboration with GIST, Principal Researcher An Jinung’s team has implemented an AI that classifies pain intensity by analyzing brain waves based on thermal stimuli. - The limitations of subjective expressions that vary from patient to patient are overcome... An innovative learning strategy is adopted to filter out low-reliability data - The research results were published in the May issue of IEEE TNSRE: the possibility of assessing pain in patients who have difficulty expressing themselves is presented.

- Prof. Hyuk-Jun Kwon’s team at DGIST develops a high-performance photodetector (light-sensing sensor) in a two-dimensional semiconductor material using a single laser process - Expected to enable next-generation flexible and image sensor applications without complex stacking or transfer processes - Published in the international journal Advanced Optical Materials

-Offering a total prize pool of KRW 200 million and overseas acceleration opportunities, the program provides full-scale support for student startup teams preparing to debut on the global stage.

- Held at DGIST from May 18 to 20. - Seventeen prestigious engineering colleges from nine countries gathered to explore innovative directions for artificial intelligence (AI)-based engineering education. - Leaders in Asian engineering education have discussed nurturing future talent and strengthening global cooperation networks.

- Professor Hyuk-Jun Kwon's team developed ultrahigh-resolution optical doping technology based on microlenses - The technology could potentially be implemented in next-generation 2D semiconductor-based CMOS - The study was published in Small, an international journal in the nanotechnology field

- Daegu Scale-up Hub (DASH) will hold a practice-oriented 'Fragrance Industry Expert Training Program' from June 15 to 19. - Promoting the discovery of olfactory convergence startup needs and supporting practical applications for participating companies and prospective entrepreneurs in the training program.

DGIST Partners with Sambo Motors to Advance AX Innovation in the Robotics Industry, Establishes “Joint Research Lab” to Support Technological Self-Reliance

- The DGIST startup UNIVA Corp. has been selected to lead a sub-project under the “AIxBio Innovation Research Hub Pilot Project.” - The company is recognized for its expertise in constructing STEM-specialized datasets and developing proprietary foundation models. - It is also spearheading the world’s first “zero-latency” end-to-end AI ecosystem powered by 48 NVIDIA B300 GPUs.

- A research team led by Wujin Chu, Dean of the Graduate School of Technology and Innovation Management at DGIST, has extended the “Dual-Self theory,” which explores the conflict between the impulsive self and the deliberative self, to reflect real-life-cycle patterns - The team challenged the conventional theory that people maintain a constant saving rate throughout life and successfully provided mathematical proof of the abrupt decline in savings during old age - The study was published in the “Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance,” a leading international academic journal in the field of behavioral and experimental finance

- DGIST Distinguished Lecture Series to Feature “Patterns in Nature Found in Coffee Stains and Water Droplets” on May 12 - A world-renowned scholar in soft matter physics who explains everyday physical phenomena through clear and accessible principles

- DGIST Principal Researcher Kim Jaehyun’s team has developed a high-voltage, flame-retardant solid polymer electrolyte that operates even at low temperatures - Fluorine-based additives induce molecular interactions that modify the lithium-ion solvation structure, prevent polymer freezing, and improve oxidation resistance - Published in the international journal Energy Storage Materials

- The existing Distinguished Professor Program was expanded and reorganized to establish an integrated recognition program covering both faculty and research staff members - Principal Researcher Lee Myung-jae was selected and honored as the first “Distinguished Member of Research Staff”

- DGIST successfully hosts the 30th Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Prof. Charles Lee, world-renowned authority in genomic medicine - Shares cutting-edge research findings on human genomic structural variation and precision medicine and introduces the latest technological trends such as long-read sequencing

DGIST launches an “AX Joint Research Lab” with four major companies to lead AI transformation in regional industries

- Principal Researcher at DGIST, Lee Hyun-Joon, receives the Minister of Science and ICT Commendation for his contributions to the localization of semiconductor thermal observation equipment - A decade of commercialization support leads to expansion into AI-based next-generation semiconductor analysis

- The Dalseong Cultural Foundation, Daegu National Science Museum, and Dalseong Children’s Forest Library Were Brought Together - Turning the Campus into a Space for Books and Music to Celebrate World Book Day

Development of specialized "One-body" materials for dry processes maximizes battery performance and productivity.

- Strengthens high school students’ advanced inquiry capabilities through collaboration between DGIST faculty and school teachers - Provides systematic support, from mentoring during the semester to intensive research during vacations and final presentations