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21 Jul 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Developed electrodynamic screen technology based on a three-phase triboelectric nanogenerator to remove dust in the desired direction
- Published the findings in Nano Energy, one of the world’s most authoritative journals in energy
21 Jul 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- S-Innovations innovates manufacturing sites with cyber-physical AI
- BROZ continues to demonstrate performance with spatial AI technology
21 Jul 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- A joint research team led by Kyoungsoo Park at DGIST, Sungkeun Kim at Seoul National University, and Graham Hutchings at Cardiff University, the UK, has developed a selective catalyst technology to convert carbon dioxide into an industrial raw material by controlling the interaction between rhodium and the carrier
- The study findings were published in ACS Catalysis, one of the most renowned journals worldwide
21 Jul 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Held at DGIST to mark the 10th anniversary of the SOI International Conference
- Over 150 papers presented by scholars from 20+ countries, advancing as a global academic platform
- A hub for open innovation covering AI, digital transformation, and ESG
21 Jul 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Finland’s Ambassador to Korea, Jyri Järviaho, explores avenues for global collaboration at DGIST.
- Specific plans for joint research and talent exchange were discussed, with expectations for strengthening the global network.
21 Jul 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- DGIST’s Daehwan Kim and Shijoon Sung implemented high-efficiency bifacial solar cells on transparent electrodes at low processing temperatures
- Expected to contribute to improved performance in both bifacial and tandem solar cells
27 Jun 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- DGIST’s proximity to Harvard’s and Caltech’s rankings demonstrates world-class research power
23 Jun 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Beginning on July 14th, the practice-oriented “Fragrance Industry Professional Training Course” will be offered at no cost
- Faculty members from Côte d'Azur University in France will come to South Korea to provide olfactory training and analytical techniques

23 Jun 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Curbing brain drain and drawing future talent to Korea…the Ministry of Science and ICT begins full-scale recruitment and settlement support for global postdoctoral researchers
23 Jun 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Real-time X-ray scattering analysis reveals the synthesis mechanism of eco-friendly ternary quantum dots
- This eco-friendly PV hydrogen production technology is expected to be implemented and used in various next-generation semiconductor optoelectronic devices
- The research results have been published in Advanced Science, a leading international journal in the field of multidisciplinary convergence
17 Jun 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
Bringing top Korean and foreign scholars and companies together to present a roadmap for next-generation AI technology
17 Jun 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Customized science classes for students in Dalseong-gun, from 6th grade of elementary school to 2nd grade of middle school
- Outstanding students selected through a three-stage screening process; three information sessions to be held
30 May 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- DGIST to host the Distinguished Lecture Series on the topic of molecular principles of neural circuits
30 May 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Department of Brain Sciences MS/PhD student Jung Da-hae wins the Young Investigator Award at IC-KDA & ASAD 2025
- Research commended for the early pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease
30 May 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
Will receive KRW 11.5 billion in government funding and lead human-centered physical AI research
30 May 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
DGIST President Kunwoo Lee Joins Relay Campaign to Raise Awareness of Population Issues
19 May 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Official Launch of Customized Technology Support Platform for Corporations… Accelerating Innovation and Growth in Regional Industries
- DGIST Fosters Regional Innovation, Boosts Industry-Technology Collaboration
19 May 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- A DGIST research team led by Professors Ko Jaewon and Um Ji Won has identified an interaction mechanism involving proteins that regulate NMDA receptor function
- The discovery is expected to provide key clues for the management of mental diseases such as autism and schizophrenia
19 May 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Dr. Lim Sang-kyu Kim's team has developed 3D-structured smart fiber, enhancing performance and facilitating real-time Bluetooth transmission without external power
- Research results published in Advanced Functional Materials
19 May 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Jinhyo Yoon’s research team at DGIST empirically analyzed the crisis of open innovation in the semiconductor industry.
- They suggested the need to strengthen domestic clusters and global governance. The study was published in one of the world’s most prestigious journals.
19 May 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- A DGIST research team led by Prof. Jiwon Um has revealed that brain inflammation affects nerve cells and synapses, causing repetitive behaviors.
- The research is expected to provide new clues for the treatment of brain disorders, including autism spectrum disorder.
19 May 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Plan to expand collaboration by developing AI courses for public servants and reinforcing statistical analysis skills
- Expected to contribute to national AI and data-driven policies
19 May 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Used a sub-1-nm quantum semiconductor nanocluster as a hydrogen production photocatalyst for the first time in world history
- Achieved structural stability and catalytic activity with self-assembled superstructure and metal ion doping
- Published in Nano Letters, one of the most prestigious journals in nanochemistry
02 May 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Professor Hyuk-jun Kwon’s team at DGIST has developed a high-performance artificial olfactory platform that mimics the human nose to identify a wide range of scents
- A simple laser-based process enables scent-sensitive sensors ... AI-powered scent analysis is expected to impact healthcare, cosmetics, and environmental monitoring
02 May 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Professor Su-Il In’s team at DGIST successfully develops a betavoltaic cell combining a perovskite absorber layer with a radioactive isotope electrode.
- Expected applications include long-term power solutions for space exploration, medical devices, military equipment, and more.
- Research featured as the cover article in Chemical Communications.
02 May 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- DGIST Professor Chun-Yeol You’s research team has successfully induced ferromagnetism in pure vanadium oxide.
- The team has demonstrated the potential to control magnetic properties by simply tuning oxidation states without complex processing.
02 May 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Expanding educational and research collaboration with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
- Synergy expected through hosting WEEF&GEDC 2025 and establishing a Graduate School of Technology Management
24 Apr 2025
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- DGIST Prof. Yea Kyungmoo and team significantly improve fatty liver, inflammation, and fibrosis in cellular and animal disease models using exosome surface/internal engineering
- Therapy displays high biocompatibility, maximizing treatment efficiency as liver-specific drug delivery
- Research results are published in the internationally acclaimed journal Biomaterials
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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.
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.
Woo Jang-choon (8 April 1898 – 10 August 1959) was a Korean-Japanese agricultural scientist and botanist.
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.
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.
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.




























