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- A research team led by Senior Researcher Sangkyoo Lim has successfully developed biomass-based shape memory polymer fibers capable of simultaneously producing and storing energy. - These artificial muscle fibers, which can lift loads exceeding 56,000 times their own weight, are expected to find applications in industries such as medical robotics, advanced textiles, and wearables industries - The findings of the study were published in the Chemical Engineering Journal

DGIST Professor Hongsoo Choi Selected as a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), One of the World’s Most Renowned Academic Societies

- A joint research team from DGIST and KAIST, in collaboration with Japanese and German researchers, discovered an unprecedented 1/3 fractional quantum Hall state - The research provides key clues to developing next-generation electronic devices in quantum computing

- DGIST Professor Jiwoong Yang successfully developed a method for doping semiconductor nanocrystals at the nucleus (seed) phase - It is expected to be applicable to a variety of quantum dot electronic devices, including displays and transistors - The findings have been published in Small Science

- Delivered 9,313 briquettes to four vulnerable families - Donated 668 loaves of bread baked by DGIST employees to the local community

A new compact magnetic system enables precise cell manipulation, providing a portable and cost-effective solution for diagnostics and lab-on-chip technologies.

- Takes the lead in global academic research into solar power - Leads the Korea Photovoltaic Society for one year starting in January 2025

- DGIST’s Professor Jong-sung Yu’s Team, in Collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory, Develops Next-Generation High-Capacity Lithium–Sulfur Battery Capable of Rapid Charging - Research Findings Published in ACS Nano

- Dr. Kim Jae-hyun’s team developed a stable, efficient polymer-based solid electrolyte - Applicable to smartphones, EVs, and energy storage

DGIST Professor Hongsoo Choi Selected for One of 2024’s Top 100 Outstanding National R&D Achievements! Noted by the World for Technology Connecting Neural Circuits in the Brain

- A joint research team from DGIST and Kyungpook National University achieves 63% energy storage efficiency and 5.17% overall efficiency by combining a supercapacitor with a solar cell. - The research findings have been published in the prestigious international journal Energy, specializing in energy storage and conversion technologies.

- The joint research team led by Sangdong Kim and Bongseok Kim from DGIST’s Automotive Technology Division has developed a new signal analysis technology that enhances radar range resolution and is applicable to various radar systems. - The research findings were recognized for excellence and published in the prestigious IEEE Sensors Journal.

- Captivating Global Attention with the Next-Generation Hand Tracking Device Motiglove

- DGIST Professor Jang Kyung-In’s research team has developed a highly efficient wearable energy harvester that can power electronic devices using only body movements - The research results are published in ACS Nano, a top-tier journal in the field of nanoscience

- DGIST Professor Kim Kyuhyung's research team uncovers the role of Piezo channels that sense pressure in the digestive tract and regulate swallowing behavior - The research opens new opportunities for developing treatments for digestive and eating disorders

- DGIST Professor Kim So-hee's research team opens the possibility to safely and precisely stimulate specific areas of the brain with an ultra-small 3.5mm coil - The technology can facilitate convenient and precise brain stimulation treatment at home without visiting a hospital

- The Times Higher Education (THE) in the UK has published its first Interdisciplinary Science Research Rankings... by evaluating 749 universities from 92 countries - DGIST ranks second in Korea after Yonsei University and receives global recognition for its convergence research capabilities

- DGIST officially launches the DGIST Development Foundation on its 20th anniversary. - It is expected to secure future growth engines through diversified fundraising efforts.

- Demonstrated its technological excellence by earning top honors in prominent smart construction competitions organized by the MOLIT - Won the prestigious “Best Innovation Award (Minister’s Award)” at the Smart Construction Challenge through its collaboration with Samsung C&T

- Revealing how astrocytes interact with nerve cells to generate a stress response - Suggesting a new direction in the development of treatments for stress-related mental disorders

- DGIST Prof. Jongsung Yu and colleagues enhance platinum-cobalt alloy durability to boost green fuel cell performance and sustainability - The study results published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society

DGIST Employee Startup ‘IMsystem’ Selected as ‘Next Gen World Class Product’ Certified Company... Showcases Next Gen Vascular Intervention

- A joint research team between DGIST and Kyungpook National University developed next-generation energy technology to produce eco-friendly hydrogen from ingredients in coffee - The results were published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition

- DGIST Prof. Kwon Hyuk-joon's research team developed liquid-processed thin-film transistors that can maintain high performance at low temperatures - They are expected to be used in the next generation of high-performance flexible electronics and wearable devices as they can operate on plastic substrates and maintain stable performance under repeated mechanical bending

- An AI-based small business marketing solution and a self-powered brake sensor developed at DGIST each win a grand prize in national competitions - Spotlight on creative research outcomes achieved through the DGIST’s UGRP

- Professor Choi Jong-min’s research team at DGIST has developed groundbreaking solar cell technology that retains 96.7% of its performance over 140 days and demonstrates high-temperature resistance, thanks to the use of hydrogen-bonding additives. - They discovered that the strong hydrogen-bonding capability of functional additives plays a crucial role in stabilizing the ions that make up perovskite.

- Development of a wireless brain neural signal recorder without batteries paves the way for treating intractable brain diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's - Research findings published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, a top international journal in the biomedical field

- Served as an opportunity for high-tech collaboration to accelerate the establishment of the sensor ecosystem

DGIST President Kunwoo Lee named “Korea’s Mechanical Engineer of the Year” on 2024 Korea Machinery Day

- Since its first event at DGIST in 2017, the sports meet is marking its sixth year. Participating universities have taken turns with hosting the sports meet in past years. A large-scale event with around 1,000 students expected to attend, the sports meet fosters exchange and unity among science and technology talents.