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A team including Ajou University Professor In Sun Cho (pictured above) developed a low-cost, highly efficient nanomaterial doping technology. The findings were published as the cover paper in the February 18th edition of The Advanced Energy Materials. For the research, Professor Cho teamed up with Professor Xiaolin Zheng and Hyun Soo Han, a post-doctoral researcher, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University in the U.S. The study was conducted with the support for new researchers carried out by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning and the National Research Foundation of Korea. Professor Cho’s team developed a new nanomaterial doping technology using flames, which more than doubled the solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency of the hematite (α-Fe2O3) catalyst, a representative low-priced material of photoanodes. Doping is a technology for controlling electric and optical properties of semiconductors by adding impurities. The research team grew nanorod (NR)-shaped hematite on a transparent electrode with a low temperature solution process and evenly coated doping precursor including titanium on it. It then conducted a fast heat treatment with a high-temperature flame. In this process, the team succeeded in evenly doping and controlling high-density titanium without changing morphology or properties of the NRs. After that, the research team removed inert film in a solution-based etching process and coated the FeOOH with a subsidiary catalyst. The process improved both the movement of electric charge and surface properties within hematite photoanodes, which more than doubled the efficiency of hematite-based photoelectrochemical elements. Professor Cho said, "The doping technology that we have developed consists of quite a simple process and takes only a few seconds or minutes," adding, "It can be applied to various photoanode materials for inorganic semiconductors." He explained that the technology can be used to develop nanomaterials including solar batteries, which are the key to energy-related technologies, and to improve their performance. Professor Cho went on to say, "The findings are expected to contribute to developing next-generation nanomaterials for generating high-efficiency and low-cost hydrogen energy, and to developing essential technologies for designing photoelectrochemical elements." Ti4+ 전구체가 코팅된 산화철 광전극 시편:A hematite photoanode sample coated with Ti4+ precursor < A scene from flame doping process>
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Ajou is designated as the Unification Education Center for Southern Gyeonggi Province: Expected to lead in building unification infrastructure [2016.04.05] Ajou University was designated as the Unification Education Center for Southern Gyeonggi Province by the Institute for Unification Education under the Ministry of Unification in the '2016 Regional Unification Education Centers Project.' Through the Project, President Dong Yeon Kim of the University will lead unification education programs as the Chairman of the Unification Education Council for Southern Gyeonggi Province. The Ministry of Unification is operating a total of 17 regional Unification Education Centers, including Seoul, Southern Gyeonggi Province, Northern Gyeonggi Province, Incheon, Gangwon Province, and Busan. The Centers are responsible for various unification-related education programs as the unification education takes root in local communities. The Unification Education Center for Southern Gyeonggi Province is set to provide local citizens and students with opportunities to easily access unification-related programs, including Unification Lectures Involving Citizens, a Lecturing Tour for Local Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, and First-hand Experiences of Unification, etc. In addition, Ajou plans to contribute to building local unification infrastructure by spreading unification-related opinions among citizens through expert forums and workshops with the Unification Education Council members. The University is the only institution to be designated by the Ministry of Unification as the Unification Education Leading University and the Regional Unification Education Center. Ajou was earlier chosen as the 'Unification Education Leading University,' along with five universities including Seoul National University, Soongsil University, and Chungnam National University. Through the 'Unification Education Leading University Project,' the Ministry aims to promote unification education at universities by developing unification education models and expanding related subjects, etc.
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< Chairman Ho Seok Choo delivers certificates of scholarships to students. > The 2016 academic year ceremony for presenting Daewoo Scholarships was held at 11 a.m. on March 31st in Yulgok Hall's Video Conference Room at Ajou University. Over the past 23 years since 1993, the Daewoo Educational Foundation has presented full scholarships to top performing students by class from the University's colleges and schools, and a total of 38 students were selected to receive the scholarships this year. The ceremony was attended by Chairman Ho Seok Choo and members of the board of directors from the Foundation, deans, vice presidents, and relevant officials from Ajou’s colleges and schools, and the scholarship students from the University. It kicked off with a report on the current status of Daewoo Scholarships by Vice President for Student Affairs Jai Hyoung Cho, followed by a video presentation about the scholarships, the awarding of the certificates of scholarship, a pledge and words of appreciation by the representative of the scholarship students, congratulatory messages, and words of encouragement by the Foundation directors. Representing the scholarship students, Chi Nam Ahn (Department of Chemistry, Senior) expressed her appreciation, saying, "I am proud to receive this full scholarship thanks to my hard work during the previous semester. Having been given this opportunity, I will work hard to contribute to the University after graduation." In his words of encouragement, Chairman Choo said, "There is a saying ‘Building a Castle Leads to Failure, While Building a Road Brings Success.’ I ask that you don’t remain complacent with this financial support, but use it as an opportunity to realize your grandest dreams." President Dong Yeon Kim congratulated the students, saying, "I expect you to develop your own unique talents beyond academic excellence. I ask that you create greater value by making the most of your potential." < List of the 2016 Daewoo Scholarship students> ▲ College of EngineeringJi Hoon Song (Department of Chemical Engineering, Senior), Eui Gyun Park (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sophomore), So Jeong Park (Department of Applied Chemical & Biological Engineering, Junior), Joon Won Choi (Department of Chemical Engineering) ▲ College of Information TechnologyIk Jae Shin (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Freshman), Eun Ji Chwa (Department of Digital Media, Sophomore), Dong Shik Oh (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Junior), Won Hyeok Ahn (Department of Software Convergence Technology, Senior) ▲ College of Natural SciencesJae Hyeop Lee (Department of Mathematics, Freshman), Hyeon Tae Jang (Department of Mathematics, Sophomore), Gi Jeon Shim (Department of Mathematics, Junior), Chi Nam Ahn (Department of Chemistry, Senior) ▲ School of Business AdministrationJong Hyeok Park (Department of e-Business, Freshman), Na Hyeon Kim (Department of Business Administration, Sophomore), Sang Hyeon Choi (Department of e-Business, Junior), Chan Sol Park (Department of Business Administration, Senior) ▲ College of HumanitiesRuk Han Lee (Department of English Language and Literature, Freshman), Soo Min Kang (Department of Culture and Contents, Sophomore), Min Jeong Yoo (Department of French Language and Literature, Junior), Ye Eun Lim (Department of English Language and Literature, Senior) ▲ College of Social SciencesMin Ju Nam (Department of Psychology, Freshman), Ga Yeong Kim (Department of Economics, Sophomore), Ji Hyeon Lee (Department of Public Administration, Junior), Byeong Jun Oh (Department of Economics, Senior) ▲ College of PharmacyTae Woong Yoon (Department of Pharmacy, Freshman), So Yeon Kim (Department of Pharmacy, Sophomore), Da Hye Kim (Department of Pharmacy, Junior), Mi Jeong Kim (Department of Pharmacy, Senior) ▲ School of MedicineSang Hyeon Suh (Department of Medical Sciences, Freshman), Ji Su Seong (Department of Medical Sciences, Sophomore), Hae In Lee (Department of Medical Sciences, Junior), Min Ji Kim (Department of Medical Sciences, Senior), Yul Gang Huh (Department of Medical Sciences, Fifth year), Seong Ji Moon (Department of Medical Sciences, Sixth year) ▲ College of NursingHee Jae Yoo (Department of Nursing Sciences, Freshman), Chan Yang Park (Department of Nursing Sciences, Sophomore), Dong Yeon Kim (Department of Nursing Sciences, Junior), Seong Hee Yoo (Department of Nursing Sciences, Senior) < Chi Nam Ahn reads words of appreciation as the representative of the scholarship students.> < Chairman Choo asks that the students use the Daewoo Scholarships as an opportunity to achieve their grandest dreams.> < President Dong Yeon Kim delivers his congratulatory message to the students. >
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Ajou signs an agreement with the Korea Rural Community Corporation on technical exchanges for promoting drone usage 2016-03-28 At 10 a.m. on March 28th, Ajou University held a ceremony in Yulgok Hall's Conference Room 1 to sign an agreement with the Korea Rural Community Corporation (KRC) on technical exchanges to promote drone use in agriculture and fisheries and other related areas in farming and fishing communities. Under the agreement, the two institutions will carry out research and develop related technologies on drone use in agriculture and fisheries, and farming and fishing communities, jointly use respective assets and share related technologies and information that are necessary for research, and conduct regular activities for technical exchanges in R&D, including academic studies, seminars, and symposiums. In addition, they will establish the Drone Development & Test Center to work together for studying and developing drones. KRC CEO Sang Mu Lee said, "This agreement will combine Ajou's technical expertise and KRC's know-how in studying various technologies that can be used in farming and fishing communities. Such activities are also expected to contribute to the Creative Economy." Ajou University President Dong Yeon Kim said, "Drone-related business is one of the areas where the University has priority and Ajou people have lots of interest. I expect that this agreement will bring together our two institutions to create synergy effects regarding drone usage in agriculture and fisheries and other areas related to farming and fishing communities."
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Ajou signs an agreement on R&D education with the Korea Institute of Human Resources Development in Science and Technology 2016-03-25 Ajou University signed an agreement on operating R&D education programs at universities with the Korea Institute of Human Resources Development in Science and Technology (KIRD. Chairman Yong Seop Ryu) on the morning of March 25th in Yulgok Hall. Under the agreement, the two institutions will establish the cooperative system necessary for R&D education and share faculty members, education facilities, and education content, etc. In particular, the 'R&D Education Program for Ajou University,' a tailored course for Ajou's graduate students in master's and doctoral courses, is scheduled to begin in March. The Program will cover research ethics, research notes, and research and thesis writing in English, etc. President Dong Yeon Kim said, "The high-quality educational content provided by KIRD is expected to significantly improve the R&D abilities of Ajou's graduate students in natural sciences and engineering majors. These students will lead the development of science and technology in the future." Chairman Ryu from KIRD said, "I will strive to make our partnership an exemplary case. I also hope that KIRD will be able to expand cooperation with Ajou into other fields." The agreement signing ceremony was attended by President Kim, Executive Vice President for Industry-Academia Cooperation Kyung Hee Choi, Dean of the Graduate School Joong Soon Jang, Vice President for Planning Jung Seob Lee, and Director Kyung Chul Shin of Planning Team from the University, and Chairman Ryu, Director Hyeon Jin Yoon of Human Resources Development & Training Department, Director Suk Jeong Choi of University-based Training Department, and Director Bong Nak Lee of Research & Study Department from KIRD.
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< From the far left in above picture are Professor Dong Pyo Ju, Professor Soo Ghee Oh, President Dong Yeon Kim, Professor Tae Young Choi, and Executive Vice President for Industry-Academia Cooperation Kyung Hee Choi.> A ceremony is held to present government awards to Ajou's retiring professors 2016-03-24 On March 24th, a ceremony was held to present government awards to Ajou's retiring professors in the President's Office at the University. President Dong Yeon Kim delivered orders and certificates of award on behalf of President Geun Hye Park. Three professors – Professor Dong Pyo Ju (Department of Chemical Engineering), Professor Tae Young Choi (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering), and Professor Soo Ghee Oh (Department of Physics) – retired in February 2016. Professor Ju was appointed as a professor in 1979, and Professor Choi and Professor Oh began their service at the University in 1983. The three retiring professors received the Order of Service Merit (Green Stripes) in recognition of having spent 36 years in public service, including military service and teaching experience at other institutions. According to the government standards for the presentation of awards, faculty members who have served for at least 33 years can receive the Order of Service Merit, and the Green Stripes are the fourth-highest grade after Blue, Yellow, and Red Stripes. President Kim, Executive Vice President for Industry-Academia Cooperation Kyung Hee Choi, other vice presidents, and officials from Faculty Affairs Team of the University attended the ceremony to congratulate the retiring professors on their receiving the awards. President Kim commended their contributions to Ajou as he treated them to lunch, remarking, "I look forward to your continued service in the future as honorary professors for the development of the University."
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Ajou is selected as the Unification Education Leading University by the Ministry of Unification 2016-03-22 Ajou University was selected as the 'Unification Education Leading University' by the Ministry of Unification. Through the project, the Ministry aims to promote unification education at universities by developing unification education models and expanding related subjects, etc. On March 18th, the Ministry of Unification said that it chose six universities as 'Unification Education Leading Universities,' including Ajou, Seoul National University, Soongsil University, Chungnam National University, Kyungnam University, Gwangju National University of Education. Thirty-one four-year universities applied for the project, which was introduced this year. The selection was based on written evaluations and interviews, and a total of 1.8 billion won will be provided to the six universities that were chosen. Having been selected for the project, the University plans to run the 'Ajou Unification Education Program,' which aims to foster talents with practical expertise in unification by providing experience-oriented unification education based on revamped liberal arts and major subjects. The University is also preparing programs to facilitate unification-related community services and study clubs run by students and support exchanges between students and youth who fled from North Korea to the South. Other programs include online lectures on unification and various other special lectures, which will help the citizens and local governments prepare for the unification era, as well as students. Last December, the University opened the Unification Institute and held the "2015 Conference on the Unification of the Koreas - From Humanitarian Support to Cooperation for Development" in partnership with the Gyeonggi Provincial Government.
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Two students are selected for the Ajou-Suwon Scholarship master's degree Program 2016-03-21 The 2016 scholarship award ceremony was held on March 15th in Yulgok Hall's Video Conference Room at Ajou University for the Ajou-Suwon Scholarship master’s degree Program (ASSP), which is operated by the Graduate School of International Studies under the University and the Suwon Center for International Cooperation (SWCIC). ASSP was launched in 2014 by the Suwon Municipal Government to improve the competitiveness of the city and develop the infrastructure for international exchanges by attracting excellent talents from its sixteen sister and friendly cities in 13 countries. During the event, Pham Minh Hang from Hai Duong Province, Vietnam and Benaissa Lamiae from Fez, Morocco were selected as scholarship students based on the recommendation from Suwon's sister cities. The selection raised the number of those benefiting from ASSP to five. Starting from this year, scholarship funds for the students cover all the expenses, including tuition fees, boarding fees, and part of their living expenses for up to two years of the master's course, which amounts to 15 million won per year. Until last year, the scholarships funded half the tuition fees only. After receiving the certificate of scholarship, Pham Minh Hang (Department of International Trade, Graduate School of International Studies) said, "I am so excited to be able to study with the scholarships provided by our sister city, Suwon. Upon receiving my master's degree, I will take the lead in promoting Ajou University in Vietnam and expanding exchanges between Suwon City and Hai Duong Province." Dean Jay Ick Lim of the Graduate School of International Studies said, "ASSP is in its third year with the partnership with Suwon City and I expect the program for attracting excellent foreign students to grow further and benefit even more students." SWCIC Chief Man Ho Noh said, "We will continue the scholarship program in partnership with universities in Suwon, so that it can bring more outstanding foreign talents to the city." The scholarship award ceremony was attended by about ten relevant officials, including Dean Jay Ick Lim, and Chief Man Ho Noh and team leader Jae Myeong Ha from SWCIC.
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Ajou's first Brown Bag Meeting is held for the spring semester 2016-03-15 The first Brown Bag Meeting for the spring semester of the 2016 academic year was held at noon on March 15th in Conference Room 1 of Ajou's Yulgok Hall. Eighteen students who were selected based on prior applications talked with President Dong Yeon Kim over sandwiches and beverages for about two hours. Students asked questions about Paran Semester – Ajou's Creative Activity Program, other major programs offered by the University including the new scholarship system, some of the challenges President Kim faced and how he addressed them, and how to read books effectively, etc. President Kim said, "You should prepare for possible challenges when you are in favorable and comfortable times, instead of remaining complacent ," advising, "You can succeed when you throw yourselves into tough situations." He went on to say, "I expect students to experience failures and trials and errors through programs like Paran Semester," adding, "The University will actively support your challenges." He also introduced the University’s programs to help students find jobs and start businesses abroad and asked students to make the most of such programs when they take on challenges. The Brown Bag Meeting with the President will take place during lunch time on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Participants will engage in dialogue on any topics they would like, rather than setting ones in advance. About 20 students will be invited to each Brown Bag Meeting based on prior applications made via the University website. Participants will be selected in the order of their applications, and those who are not chosen will be given priority for the following sessions. ‘Brown Bag Meeting’ means a small number of people talking over lunch, and the term was created because the sandwiches or salads, etc. eaten for lunch usually come in brown bags.
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Plaques of appreciation are presented to Ajou's Professor Tae Young Choi, Professor Kee Choo Choi, and Miraecom CEO Jae Joon Kim for their scholarship fund donations 2016-03-15 A ceremony for presenting plaques of appreciation to scholarship fund donors was held on the morning of March 15th in the President's Office at Ajou University. During the event, Professor Tae Young Choi (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering) and Professor Kee Choo Choi (Department of Transportation System Engineering) and CEO Jae Joon Kim of Miraecom received plaques. The ceremony was attended by President Dong Yeon Kim, Dean Kun Mo Lee of the Graduate School of Engineering, Vice President for Planning Jung Seob Lee, and Head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Chae Woo Lee from the University. President Kim delivered the plaques of appreciation and flower bouquets to the donors to express his gratitude. Professor Tae Young Choi donated 20 million won in development funds to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Professor Kee Choo Choi donated 20 million won, which is being used as scholarship funds for students under the name 'Choi Kee Choo Scholarships.' CEO Jae Joon Kim, an alumnus of Ajou's Graduate School of Engineering, kindly contributed 10 million won. * Top photo – President Dong Yeon Kim presents a plaque of appreciation to Professor Tae Young Choi (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering). * Bottom photo – From far left, Professor Chae Woo Lee (Head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering), Dean Kun Mo Lee of the Graduate School of Engineering, Professor Tae Young Choi, President Dong Yeon Kim, Professor Kee Choo Choi (Department of Transportation System Engineering), and CEO Jae Joon Kim of Miraecom, and Vice President for Planning Jung Seob Lee pose for a picture.
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