Prof. Byeang Hyean Kim has been selected as a fellow member by the Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST), which is a prominent academic association in Korea.Prof. Kim joined POSTECH in 1988 and has shown research accomplishments including a total synthesis of Nonactin, new synthetic methods of macrocyclic compounds, and development of Chiral capsules based on calixanen and novel dipeptide isosteres. In addition, Prof. Kim developed the world's first quencher-free molecular beacons (QF-MBs) applied to DNA sensors and designed an effective DNA sensor system that can control a fluoresce..

Prof. Jin-Woo Lee is selected as the first Dongkuk Endowed ProfessorDongkuk Steel Group, a company that has devoted itself to the steel industry since its establishment, will now support the advancement of humanities and social sciences of POSTECH.On December7, Sae-Joo Chang, the president of the Dongkuk Steel Group made an agreement with POSTECH to make financial contributions for the advancement of humanities and social sciences at POSTECH. According to the agreement, Dongkuk Steel is to make donations totaling KRW 1.5 billion by 2011, and Mr. Chang handed KRW 500 million to President Baik t..

* Link : http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2010/06/181_68158.htmlBy Baik Sung-giPOSTECH presidentThe 20th century was a time of tremendous changes and progresses, largely due to the technological breakthroughs in fields such as microelectronics, telecommunication, biotechnology, nanotechnology, manufacturing processes, logistics, etc. New businesses have been created and productivity has been increased dramatically, producing wealth and values contributing to the economic, social, and in some cases, even political development, spreading from the U.S., Europe, and Japan, to Asia and ..

* Link : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-06/m-tmp062210.phpThe two Max Planck Centers will be devoted to "Attosecond Science" and "Complex Phase Materials". Postech and Max Planck scientists have already been cooperating in both fields and will intensify the exchange of know-how and staff, jointly training junior scientists within the framework of the Centers, which are intended to put the visibility of cooperations on selected ground-breaking research topics with high-performing international partners onto a broad footing.Partners from Australia, China and Japan are also represent..

President Baik’s interviews were featured on the major Vietnamese newspapers on May 20 and 21. The interviews mostly contain news on establishment of POSTECH Hanoi office and stories on POSTECH’s plans for globalization. On May 19, President Baik and the Vietnamese Minister of Science and Technology held earnest talks about academic exchanges between the two countries. For more details, please click on the link below to view the interview featured on Laodong Newspaper. English version of the interview is also available at the bottom of the page. To read more articles in Vietnamese,..

POSTECH ranked at the top in the Asia’s Specialized Universities category in the assessment of the Asian University Ranking 2010 conducted by the Chosun Ilbo and QS, the global university evaluation institute of the U.K.POSTECH showed significant improvement this year by jumping from 17th to 14th in the overall ranking. POSTECH ranked the eighth for ‘papers per faculty’, and 14 that the ‘citation per paper’ which helped POSTECH to receive higher grading.“POSTECH’s innovative policies such as implementation of the bilingual campus as part of its 3-year ..

* Link : http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2010/05/133_65287.htmlA lightweight magnesium alloy has been garnering attention for its potential as material for low-emission, fuel-efficient cars of the future.Now, a team of Korean researchers are claiming a breakthrough in expanding the use of the alloy in car parts and frames by creating a technique to improve the life and durability of this promising light metal.Pure magnesium is about one-third lighter than aluminum and two-thirds lighter than steel, and in cars, lighter weight translates into greater fuel efficiency. Automakers are al..

- Prof. Kwang Soo Kim and Prof. Hong Gil Nam are two of five "National Scientists"named by the National Research Foundation of KoreaProf. Kwang Soo Kim (Chemistry, 60) and Prof. Hong Gil Nam (Life Science, 53) of POSTECH have been named "National Scientists", the highest honor that is accorded to scientists of greatest achievement.The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the National Research Foundation of Korea announced on April 28, that five scientists including the two from POSTECH were nominated as National Scientists for their original, world-class research achievements. The..

* Link : http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/328/5977/414-bInternationalization: Max Planck Tests the Korean WatersDennis Normile and Gretchen VogelIn another sign of the Max Planck Society's desire to extend its reach beyond Germany, it is negotiating with Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) to establish two joint research centers there. The South Korean side would like to see the centers evolve into a full-fledged Max Planck Institute. But because of some hard-learned lessons, Max Planck is being cautious about its commitment, and officials warn that the deal is not ..

* Link : http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/html_dir/2010/02/24/201002240048.aspAs Korean universities strive to become world-class universities, the number of courses instructed in English has dramatically increased as of late. Some universities require that even the departments of Korean literature and Korean history offer courses taught in English. Some professors are in favor of these "globalizing" changes, while others are doubtful.Amid the controversy, Pohang University of Science and Technology or POSTECH recently announced that it will transform into an English-only zone withi..