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15 Sep 2023
- Team led by DGIST Professor Seo Sang-won, in collaboration with IBS Molecular Activation Catalysis Research Team, significantly simplifies complex antibiotic synthesis processes
- Synthesizing pharmaceutical raw materials with a 700 times higher market value from hydrocarbons using economical catalysts
- Article published in Nature Catalysis, the top international journal in chemistry
15 Sep 2023
- Modeled after a French curriculum; Local talent primed to make a global impact in fragrance industry
15 Sep 2023
- Research team led by Professor Sanghyun Park at DGIST developed a deep-learning technology capable of accurately classifying the brain waves of a subject using only a small amount of data
- Contributes significantly to improving the utilization of deep-learning models, which require a large amount of data from subjects to classify brain waves
- Research findings have been published in IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, a world-renowned academic journal in the AI field
15 Sep 2023
This novel technology:
- provides potential treatment in relation to restoring aging muscle cells obtained from older adults and remedying sarcopenia in aging animals through bioelectric medicine
- presents a new paradigm for treating sarcopenia, for which no drugs are currently available to treat this condition
- has been reported in the internationally renowned academic journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)
15 Sep 2023
- Grants degrees to 37 PhDs, 39 Masters, and 56 Bachelors, fostering a total of 132 talented individuals in the field of science and technology
15 Sep 2023
- Research team led by Professor Minsik Kim at DGIST discovered the mechanism of autism spectrum disorder caused by the use of valproate in pregnant women through multi-institution joint research
- Published in the world-renowned journal “Experimental & Molecular Medicine”
15 Sep 2023
- Research team led by Professor Hongkyung Lee at DGIST developed a manufacturing process for high-quality thin film lithium cathode based on electroplating that can replace commercial lithium foil
- Expected to improve battery life and replace existing lithium foil due to simple size enlargement
15 Sep 2023
- Initial research findings from the project led by the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute, focused on “Advancing Island Wildlife Materials.”
- Contributing to securing wildlife and constructing utility information big data.
15 Sep 2023
- DGIST-ETRI joint research team developed high-energy-density, high-stability all-solid-state battery electrode by applying the prelithiation technology to graphite-silicon electrodes
- Selected as the back cover study by “Advanced Energy Materials,” the best international academic journal in energy
14 Sep 2023
- Team led by Professor Choi Hong-Soo at DGIST enhances the effects of magnetic hyperthermia and particle penetration into cancer cells through the chain disassembly mechanism of magnetic nanoparticles induced by magnetic fields and magnetic propulsion.
- Expected to play a major role in targeted drug delivery for cancer treatment through research related to magnetic carriers.
- The research findings have been published in ACS Nano, a top-tier journal in the field of materials science.
09 Aug 2023
- Selected for the industrial technology international cooperation project with Denmark, Estonia, and Romania.
- A total of 1.5 billion won will be allocated for three years, anticipating the implementation of eco-friendly solar cells through antimony-selenide compound growth and enlargement technology development.
09 Aug 2023
- DGIST provides AI/SW education to SL Corporation employees at the “AI-SW Education and Research Center” in Suseong Daegu Smart City Center
- It provides comprehensive training and theoretical and practical knowledge to revitalize the regional economy by enhancing employees’ competencies
09 Aug 2023
- Led by DGIST's Jiwoong Yang and Seoul National University's Jungwon Park, the team has determined the moisture-induced degradation mechanism of semiconductor nanocrystal quantum dots using in-situ liquid-phase transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
- The research findings have been published in the online edition of the prestigious nanoscience journal "ACS Nano."
09 Aug 2023
- Collaborative study by Choi, Head of the DGIST Core Protein Resource Center, and Prof. Park from Kyungpook National University uncovers the alarming impact of secondary microplastics on human health!
- Environmental model exposes harmful effects of naturally altered secondary microplastic production
09 Aug 2023
- The international cooperation project centered on research institutes in South Korea, China, and Japan has been selected for the “Foresight Program.”
- The project will receive KRW 1.5 billion over the next five years. It is expected to address age-related diseases, a common problem in Northeast Asia as the region becomes an ultra-aging society.
09 Aug 2023
DGIST-Infineon Technologies’ Asia-Pacific Regional Office Hold Technology Exchange Conference, with the Goal of Fostering New Semiconductor, Sensor, and Digital Industries
09 Aug 2023
- Biomass-Based Thermoplastic Polyurethane Developed with 97% Biocarbon Content & Enhanced Mechanical Properties.
- Accelerating the Path to Eco-Friendly Thermoplastic Polyurethane Commercialization.
- Published in the July Issue of the Journal of Applied Polymer Science, a Leading International Journal in Applied Polymers.
09 Aug 2023
- Student startup Quester is selected for the Tech Incubator Program for Startup (TIPS), expecting to bring technological innovation in hand-tracking gloves
- DGIST rises as a leading college startup incubator by producing excellent student startups for several years
04 Jul 2023
- DGIST’s Research Capacity Shines with 7th Global Ranking in Citations per Paper by Faculty Members
- Securing 9th Place Overall in Korea and 2nd in Daegu-Gyeongbuk Region, Following Postech
- DGIST Sets a Strong Precedent as a New University with Global Recognition, Showcasing Remarkable Research Capabilities and Educational Excellence
04 Jul 2023
- DGIST-Chungnam National University Team Creates Real-Time Digital Twin Multiphysics Model for Predicting Electrochemical and Mechanical Properties of Micro-Particles for the First Time
- Cover Paper Recognition: Chosen by Prominent Journal Advanced Energy Materials
04 Jul 2023
- A research team led by Dr. Byeong-dae Choi at the Division of Electronics & Information System, DGIST, greatly improved the efficiency of electroluminescent devices by applying silver nanofilms.
- This opens up the possibility of developing affordable digital film signage.
04 Jul 2023
- A research team led by Professor Hyuk-jun Kwon, a DGIST Professor, successfully developed a graphene-metal organic framework hybrid structure with hierarchical porosity
- A technology capable of detecting extremely low concentrations of nitrogen dioxide at the level of one billionth in real-time... Expected to be applied to next-generation healthcare devices
04 Jul 2023
- Joint research team of DGIST Professor JeongHo Kwak and KAIST Professor Jihwan Choi develops a network slicing planning and handover technique for next-generation 6G low LEO satellite networks
- This work is expected to contribute to various services using satellite networks in the era of 6G satellite networks in the future such as Starlink and OneWeb
04 Jul 2023
- Principal Researcher Jinhyo Yun’s team at the DGIST publishes a comparative study on South Korea and Italy using the commons as a business model in one of the top international journals
- This work opens new prospects in sustainable capitalism
04 Jul 2023
□ DGIST (President Kuk Young) celebrated the opening of the DGIST AI-SW Education and Research Center on Thursday, April 25. This momentous event took place at the “Daegu Smart City Center” in Suseong Alpha City, Daegu, and was graced by esteemed attendees, including President Kuk Young of DGIST and Lee Jong-hwa, Vice Mayor for Economic Affairs, Daegu Metropolitan City.
04 Jul 2023
- Professor Minseok Kim’s team at the DGIST confirmed the excellent anticancer effects of the NK cell therapy product that can self-activate in preclinical trials with CT Cells
- This work is expected to be applied in various fields as a next-generation anticancer therapy using NK cells
04 Jul 2023
DGIST published a comparative study of the smart payment industry in Korea, China, and the UK in a top international journal
11 May 2023
DGIST and New Life Group launched a research project on "Functional beauty and health products using the latest nanotechnology."
11 May 2023
- MOU and seminar held on April 26 (Wed) at the Graduate School of Engineering Practice, Seoul National University
11 May 2023
- Target of implementing a faster and more efficient interface between semiconductor chips. Expected application in high-performance computing systems
- Plan to undertake task from June 2023 funded by the Samsung Future Technology Promotion Project
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Giants in history
Hwang Hye-seong (5 July 1920 – 14 December 2006) was an expert on Korean royal court cuisine, the knowledge of which she dedicated her career to keeping alive. Formerly an assistant professor of nutritional science, Hwang met the last kitchen court lady in the Joseon Dynasty Han Hui-sun and, from her, learned about the culinary traditions of the royal court.
South Korean theoretical physicist Daniel Chonghan Hong (3 March 1956 – 6 July 2002) achieved fame in the public sphere through his research into the physics of popcorn.
Korean parasitologist Seung-Yull Cho (16 November 1943 – 27 January 2019) is remembered largely for his pioneering works to control infections caused by helminthic parasites and his contribution to journal publishing.
Woo Jang-choon (8 April 1898 – 10 August 1959) was a Korean-Japanese agricultural scientist and botanist.
Joo-myung Seok (November 13, 1908 – October 6, 1950) was a Korean butterfly entomologist who made important contributions to the taxonomy of the native butterfly species in Korea.
Esther Park (1877-1910), born Kim Jeom-dong, was the first female Korean physician to practise modern medicine in Korea and trained the first generation of Korean female doctors.