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- Degrees awarded to a total of 179 graduates: 46 doctoral, 74 master’s, and 59 bachelor’s degrees - Graduate stories, including that of Seo Young Yang, who published in a world-renowned journal with an IF of 81.2, and Eunho Chung, a “next-generation engineer,” draw attention - PyungHwa Group Chairperson Jong Seok Kim awarded an honorary doctorate in engineering

- Joint research under the Ministry of Science and ICT’s “Agentic AI” project in collaboration with Medical Park Co., Ltd. and Yonsei University’s University Industry Foundation - Professors Jaesok Yu and Kyungseo Park’s research team to establish “five core AI agents” with patient safety as top priority, demonstrating the research capabilities of DGIST’s “College of AI,” scheduled to launch in 2027

- Collaborative interdisciplinary research with Professor Taeyoung Lee’s team at Kyungpook National University Hospital, with research paper published in one of the world’s leading journals in psychiatry - Elucidating the mechanisms of schizophrenia through the convergence of neuroscience and clinical medicine, “laying the groundwork for the development of new therapeutic technologies”

- Collaborating with Japan’s National Institute for Physiological Sciences, the Korea Brain Research Institute, the Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, and other institutions, conducting 10-year joint research on ion channels - Leading the development of foundational technologies for treating intractable neurological disorders through the convergence of AI and structural biology

Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science of Lingnan University, and Lingnan Fellow of the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS) and internationally renowned chemical engineering scholar Prof Ignacio E. Grossmann attended the 22nd IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (IEEE CASE 2026) in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. The conference, themed “Smart Industry”, brought together leading scholars and industry experts from around the world in the fields of automation and robotics. During the conference session, President Prof S. Joe Qin introduces Prof Grossmann’s academic background and distinguished achievements. Prof Grossmann delivered a plenary speech today (18 August), entitled “Challenges in the Application of Mathematical Programming Approaches to Industrial Enterprise-wide Optimisation”, sharing the challenges of applying mathematical programming approaches to enterprise-wide optimisation, as well as the applications of related research in industrial production planning, supply chains and enterprise decision-making.

The University is helping shape a national innovation blueprint to turn university research into technologies, products, industries, and community solutions.

A team led by researchers from the University of Osaka has used acoustic tweezers to analyze the mechanical properties of biopolymer droplets without needing to physically touch the material. Using this method, the team investigated the stiffness of condensates of a model biopolymer. This technique will further the knowledge of biopolymer droplets and their roles in cellular biology, and may lead to the discovery of novel methods of treating diseases caused by the dysfunction of these droplets.

Black hole "blast", Bacteria-detecting robot, A crab's tale, Sensors that remember, and Silk in cycling. Plus submission deadline for 2027 magazine. Read all in the latest Editor's Choice.

• Engineered a DHB prodrug-based oral nano-emulsion with enhanced bioavailability, dramatically improving the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade therapy

C/EBPγ coordinates cancer cell plasticity and DNA repair in lung adenocarcinoma, revealing a potential target against therapy resistance.

High-coverage Jomon and Yayoi genomes reveal continuity with modern Japanese, continental ancestry, and prehistoric starch adaptations in Japan.

Kanazawa University, Japan – Research group led by Prof. Keiichi Hirano and Assistant Prof. Akira Matsumoto have developed a novel synthetic method for the selective cleavage of strong carbon–hydrogen (C–H) bonds while preserving weaker carbon–silicon (C–Si) bonds. This transformation enables the upgrading of structurally simple α-silyl alcohols into functionalized derivatives that are difficult to access by conventional methods. The key to this success lies in utilizing a finely tuned phosphonium ylide catalyst in combination with an organophotoredox catalyst under visible-light irradiation.

Program combining mindfulness meditation and cognitive therapy substantially reduces gaming disorder symptoms and stress

Researchers from the University of Osaka, Gunma University and Kyushu University created lipid mimic molecules that form “island”-like groups called lipid domains in artificial lipid membranes. The domains are thermally stable because the propellor-shaped moiety of the lipid mimic molecules interlock and the surrounding lipids fit into the spaces between. This new method of forming domains may allow artificial lipid membrane materials to be created for catalysis, capturing molecules, and drug delivery.

Success in reducing battery energy consumption by 88.7% compared to existing tech through fusion research of Drone + AI + FPGA

Researchers from National Taiwan University have developed a sunlight-powered catalyst that converts carbon dioxide into methane more efficiently. By carefully combining copper and zinc on black silicon, the team uncovered how light changes the catalyst during the reaction, providing new clues for producing renewable fuels.

Development of a novel single-atom-based electrode technology that significantly expands the operating voltage window of aqueous supercapacitors.

The flowering plant Saxifraga candelabrum has been confirmed as a new carnivorous lineage, according to research published in Nature Communications, supporting a prediction made by Charles Darwin about the plants.

- Bringing much-needed funding to regional startups, activating a growth acceleration network supporting startups from the seed stage through Series A and B - Co-CEOs JaeHyung Koo and Moon Jong Choi resolve to “translate outstanding research achievements from the laboratory into tangible outcomes in industry”

- More than 300 Participants Competed in Rowing Events at Tangeum Lake in Chungju on July 25–26 - Yong-Cheol Cho, Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs: “Rowing Builds Physical Endurance and Teamwork... We Will Continue to Fully Support Students’ Balanced Growth”

- A Research Team Led by Dr. Dae-Gyu Hwang and Dr. Dae-Hwan Kim Maximizes Bifacial Performance by Optimizing Transparent Electrode Thickness - Next-Generation Four-Terminal Perovskite–CIGS Tandem Structure Achieves Record-High Power Density - Published in Carbon Energy, a Leading International Journal in Energy Research

- Scholarships totaling KRW 50 million awarded to 50 DGIST students dedicated to their studies and research. - Chairman Jinmin Choi claims to “provide equal educational opportunities,” and President Kunwoo Lee resolves to “repay this support by nurturing world-class interdisciplinary talent.”

Japan-based Elix, Inc. and the University of Vienna, Austria announce the signing of a joint research agreement aimed at advancing drug discovery using AI technologies.

Atomic-scale cooperation between copper and zinc opens a promising route toward cleaner fuel and chemical production

Professor Taeyeon Kim's Team Discovers Mechanism That Controls Charge Transfer in Molecular Aggregates

Researchers at the University of Osaka found that Bofutsushosan, a Kampo medicine used for obesity, reduced fibrosis-related changes in fat tissue and the liver of aged male mice. Cell experiments suggested that Bofutsushosan also had a direct effect on fibrosis-related signals, partly through the TGF-β/SMAD2/3 pathway. Four ingredients showed particularly strong anti-fibrotic activity, while some mineral ingredients showed the opposite effect under cell-culture conditions. Adjusting the formula strengthened the suppression of some fibrosis-related markers in cultured cells. However, the modified formulas have not been tested in animals or people, and further research is required before the findings can guide treatment.

Researchers from the University of Osaka found that hepatocyte-derived extracellular vesicles treated with sPLA2 (SPLEVs) induce a lipid counterstorm that counteracts cytokine storm in mice with acute respiratory distress syndrome. SPLEVs also demonstrated significant beneficial effects in mouse models of sepsis, coagulopathy, liver injury, colitis, and pneumonia. As lysophosphatidylglycerols were identified as a key mediator of SPLEV activity, these findings suggest a promising approach for developing inexpensive, cell-free anti-inflammatory treatments.

First to demonstrate that the sequence of immune-cell exposure can determine glioblastoma treatment response

Ancient plant seeds provide important archaeological evidence for studying the evolution of human civilisation. Lingnan University and Shandong University have jointly developed the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) archaeological system dedicated to identifying ancient Chinese plant seeds. The system emulates the identification process of archaeobotanical experts and achieves a classification accuracy of over 90 per cent. The researchers point out that the identification of plant seeds excavated from archaeological sites has traditionally relied on experts examining each seed individually, a process that is both time-consuming and difficult to scale. The large, standardised database they have created helps improve research efficiency while advancing archaeobotanical research and the digitalisation of cultural heritage. The findings have been published in Heritage Science, an internationally recognised journal of cultural heritage and part of the Nature Portfolio.

Researchers developed a terbium-doped aluminum gallium nitride LED that produces blue, green, yellow, and red light from the same area at room temperature. The emission wavelengths remained highly stable as the current changed. Increasing the aluminum content improved energy transfer and efficiency, while using an aluminum nitride base layer enhanced crystal quality and device performance. With further improvements, this approach could simplify the production of full-color micro-LED displays and contribute to compact displays, wearable devices, and white-light sources.