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    When Cells Refuse to Die: A New Weapon Rises in the Fight Against Cancer

    A research team led by Professor Dokyoung Kim of the College of Medicine has examined emerging cancer therapies that move beyond conventional cell-death paradigms. Focusing on the regulation of metal ion metabolism, the team outlined a new therapeutic direction that may overcome the limitations of apoptosis The study brings together two rapidly evolving strategies at the forefront of academic and industrial research: cuproptosis (copper-dependent cell death) and ferroptosis (iron-dependent cell death). Both pathways have drawn attention for their ability to target cancer cells that have developed resistance to standard chemotherapy. The findings were published in Coordination Chemistry Reviews (Impact Factor: 23.5, top 1% in JCR) under the title, “Beyond apoptosis: Navigating Cancer therapy with cu/Fe-Ligand Nano-complexes through Cuproptosis and Ferroptosis.” Combining cuproptosis and ferroptosis with nanotechnology to enhance tumor targeting and minimize side effects To maximize the effectiveness of cuproptosis- and ferroptosis-based therapies while addressing systemic toxicity, the researchers propose integrating these mechanisms with nanotechnology. In particular, the review identifies Cu/Fe–ligand nano-complexes as an optimal delivery platform capable of inducing both cuproptosis and ferroptosis with high efficiency. Because direct administration of metal ions can damage healthy cells, ligands are engineered to safely encapsulate the ions and release them only within the tumor microenvironment, where cancer cells proliferate. This stimuli-responsive release design dramatically improves tumor selectivity while reducing adverse effects. Of particular interest is the development of Cu²⁺/Fe³⁺-based nano-complexes that harness both copper and iron simultaneously. While cuproptosis and ferroptosis proceed through distinct molecular pathways, studies suggest they may interact at certain points. A Cu/Fe–ligand nano-complex can trigger both processes within a single platform, generating synergistic effects that enhance cancer cell destruction. Even if cancer cells evade one death pathway, they can still be targeted through the other—giving this dual approach enormous potential for overcoming drug resistance. Multifunctional nanosystems that coordinate multiple death pathways could establish a new benchmark in the treatment of refractory cancers. “Copper- and iron-based nanoplatforms present a powerful new tool against cancer drug resistance,” said Professor Kim, emphasizing the importance of translational research. “Bringing this approach into clinical practice will require close collaboration across materials science, biology, and clinical medicine.” Research Professor Byung Seok Cha, co-corresponding author of the study, added, “Our review helps set the stage for a new direction in cancer therapy. We expect it to contribute meaningfully to the development of personalized homeostasis therapeutics based on nanomedicine.”

    2025.10.17
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    COVID-19 Raised Non-COVID Mortality and Disrupted Healthcare Access, Kyung Hee-Led Study Finds

    A research team led by Professor Hae Sun Suh of the College of Pharmacy delivered the world’s first cross-national, comprehensive analysis of COVID-19’s impact on disease-specific mortality, healthcare resource utilization, and disease burden The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly reshaped population health and how people used healthcare worldwide. Yet most prior studies examined only a single disease or a single country, limiting what we could learn. To capture longer-term, system-wide effects, Professor Hae Sun Suh’s team analyzed ten years of large-scale medical big data from 31 countries across Europe, Asia, Oceania, and North America—including Australia, Taiwan, Japan, the United States, and the Republic of Korea. The findings were published in eClinicalMedicine (IF 10.0; top 3.2%) in July 2025 under the title, “Impact of COVID-19 on disease-specific mortality, healthcare resource utilization, and disease burden across a population over 1 billion in 31 countries: an interrupted time-series analysis.” Pandemic ripple effects: higher mortality, worsened access to care The research team comprised Professor Hae Sun Suh (lead), Dr. Kyungseon Choi and Student Minseol Jang of the Institute of Regulatory Innovation through Science; Professors Sang Jun Park (Seoul National University) and Siin Kim (Kyungsung University). Drawing on population-scale datasets covering more than one billion people, the team applied interrupted time-series (ITS) analysis to track changes in disease-specific mortality, healthcare resource utilization (HRU), and disease burden. To our knowledge, the scale and scope are unprecedented among COVID-19 studies to date. According to the analysis, the pandemic period was marked by deterioration in access to care and statistically significant increases in disease-specific mortality and burden across multiple categories, including infectious, circulatory, digestive, and respiratory diseases. Within the circulatory group, mortality from ischemic heart disease continued on an upward trajectory beyond the initial shock of COVID-19, while deaths associated with hypertension and liver disease spiked sharply in the early phase. In the immediate aftermath of the pandemic’s onset, HRU contracted across most conditions: outpatient visits fell, and hospital days shortened. Over time, oncology and mental-health services rebounded but a more granular look revealed divergence: chronic intestinal conditions saw continued declines in utilization, whereas outpatient encounters for thyroid and liver disorders, sleep disorders, and mood disorders increased—showing a split pattern across disease areas. Professor Suh noted, “This study is the first to move beyond single-disease, single-country snapshots and show, at scale, how COVID-19 altered both mortality and access to care. The evidence points to a clear task for policymakers: protect continuity of care for vulnerable patients and build real-time data systems that keep health services running in the next crisis.” This research was supported by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s Regulatory Science Program.

    2025.10.17
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    Kyung Hee Researchers Develop Next-Generation Intelligent Material That Adapts to Its Environment

    A research team led by Professor Yoonseok Park of the Department of Advanced Materials Engineering has created a new class of muscle-inspired mechanical metamaterials whose rigidity can be actively adjusted in real time using magnetic fields Drawing inspiration from the sarcomere—the fundamental contractile unit of muscle—the team designed a structure that can rapidly shift from soft and compliant to firm and load-bearing. Unlike conventional systems that simply switch between “on” and “off,” the material supports three discrete mechanical states (soft, medium, hard), delivering far greater control and responsiveness. Magnetic control over mechanical behavior To build the material, the researchers formulated a printable ink that blends neodymium-based magnetic particles (NdFeB) with a highly elastic block copolymer, SIS (styrene-isoprene-styrene). Using 4D printing, they fabricated a magneto-responsive architecture that can be “dialed in” on demand. The resulting platform—a magnetically tunable stiffness metamaterial (MTSM)—reacts to an external magnetic field in about 0.1 seconds and can vary its mechanical stiffness by more than 390%. When the units are assembled into a 3D array, different regions can be set to different rigidity levels depending on field direction and strength. In other words, the same structure can behave like a cushion in one area and a brace in another. This level of spatial and temporal control suggests that the material is not just deformable, but actively reconfigurable. To demonstrate how this works in practice, the team built an adaptive wheel system whose behavior changes with the terrain. On rough or uneven ground, the wheel softens locally to absorb impact and climb over obstacles; on smooth surfaces, it stiffens to maintain stability and efficient rolling. This kind of terrain-aware response is directly relevant to soft robotics, autonomous mobility platforms, and artificial muscle systems, where machines are expected to move through unpredictable environments and still maintain precision and reliability. “Our work moves beyond passive ‘shape-changing’ materials,” said Professor Park. “We are laying the groundwork for truly intelligent matter—systems that can program, update, and reorganize their own mechanical properties in response to what is happening around them.” Industries such as soft robotics and bioelectronics increasingly need materials that do more than just bend. They need structures that sense conditions, adapt their physical behavior, and keep functioning without manual intervention. Traditional fixed-property materials struggle to meet that demand, especially in complex, real-world settings. This study, titled “Rapidly Programmable Magneto-Mechanical Metamaterials Inspired by the Sarcomere Structure,” was published in Advanced Materials (impact factor: 29.4) on August 28, 2025, under the title, “Bioinspired, Rapidly Responsive Magnetically Tunable Stiffness Metamaterials.” The work was conducted in collaboration with Dr. Seung Kwon Seol and his team at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI).

    2025.10.17
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    Kyung Hee Nuclear Engineering Students Continue to Win Honors at International Conferences

    Two graduate students from Kyung Hee’s Department of Nuclear Engineering have recently earned international recognition for their outstanding research. Student Min Seek Kim won first place in the Bachelor’s and Master’s category of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Pressure Vessels & Piping (PVP) Division, while Student Do Yeon Lee received a graduate scholarship award at Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology (SMiRT) Both students are in the fourth semester of the master’s program and conduct their research in Professor Yoon Suk Chang’s laboratory in the Department of Nuclear Engineering. Student Min Seek Kim presented a study titled “Numerical Analyses for Derivation of New Control Rod Replacement Criteria,” which examines the structural integrity of reactor control rods. As nuclear power plants operate more flexibly and at higher output, control rods undergo repeated insertion and withdrawal, increasing the risk of wear and structural degradation. His work addresses this problem by proposing safer, data-driven replacement criteria for worn control rods. Flexible operation and advanced reactor development In this study, Student Kim performed a series of numerical simulations on representative wear defects observed in the control rods of standard Korean nuclear power plants. By varying parameters such as defect type, length, depth, and contact angle (wrapping angle), the analysis quantified how each geometric parameter affects integrity. “Based on the finite element results, I proposed replacement thresholds for each defect type and geometry,” he said. “These findings can support safe reactor operation and long-term control-rod life management.” Student Do Yeon Lee presented a study titled “Creep Crack Growth Evaluation of SFR Pipe Using an Extended Damage Mode,” which addresses material reliability in fourth-generation nuclear reactors. In these next-generation systems, typical operating temperatures fall within the creep-sensitive range, meaning that structural components can gradually deteriorate due to creep crack growth. A reliable method for evaluating this behavior is therefore critical for safety. Student Lee incorporated creep effects into the Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman (GTN) fracture model to develop and validate an extended damage model. Focusing on piping in a Sodium-cooled Fast Reactor (SFR), Lee analyzed how initial crack geometry influences creep crack growth and quantified the time required to reach allowable crack lengths suggested in prior studies. “These results can serve as baseline data for structural reliability in nuclear power systems and help establish inspection criteria for crack evaluation in reactor piping,” he said. Kyung Hee Graduate Program trains experts in advanced reactor technology The two students said that the strong research culture in their lab—including active encouragement to submit work to international conferences—helped them pursue ambitious projects early in graduate school. “In graduate school, I’ve learned what it means to take ownership of a research topic and drive it forward,” Student Lee said. Both students gained early research experience as undergraduates at Kyung Hee and went on to pursue master’s degrees in the Department of Nuclear Engineering. The nuclear industry is entering a period of renewed innovation, from small modular reactors (SMRs) to Generation-IV reactor systems, and Kyung Hee students are already working in that space, not just reading about it in class. Professor Chang’s laboratory is directly involved in the design of Korean SMR systems, placing Kyung Hee’s Department of Nuclear Engineering firmly at the forefront of advanced reactor development.

    2025.10.17
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    Kyung Hee Selected for the Korean Stipend Program

    Kyung Hee University has been selected for the Ministry of Science and ICT’s R&D Support Program for STEM Graduate Research Stipends, commonly referred to as the Korean Stipend Program. The national initiative integrates student support across R&D projects to provide stable funding for graduate researchers in science and engineering The program aims to reduce the financial burden on STEM graduate students by providing basic research stipends so that they can fully focus on their work—not on how to afford it. President Jinsang Kim remarked, “This selection recognizes Kyung Hee’s longstanding commitment to student success through high-quality education and academic support. It is a meaningful step toward nurturing creative leaders for an era of transformation. Kyung Hee will continue to build a world-class research ecosystem.” A sustainable growth ecosystem for future scholarsUnder the vision of “Building a Sustainable Growth Ecosystem for Future Scholars,” Kyung Hee has set mid- to long-term goals in three areas: (1) establishing a fully immersive research environment, (2) strengthening research-driven growth support, and (3) building a sustainable funding structure. To realize these goals, the University has outlined a long-term roadmap through 2033 with three phases: foundation building, growth acceleration, and ecosystem completion. Each phase is designed to progressively expand both the scale and quality of support. During the foundation-building phase, Kyung Hee will introduce the KHU Graduate Research Stipend, setting baseline stipend levels aligned with the national program and expanding eligibility to all graduate students in science and engineering. The University will also conduct a comprehensive review of current stipend distribution to create a more efficient and equitable support system. To secure stable funding, Kyung Hee will launch the Together Research Campaign, which aims to ensure realistic labor cost allocations for graduate student researchers in large-scale R&D projects. This initiative is designed to establish a consistent and sustainable framework for supporting graduate researchers. In the growth acceleration phase, the University plans to expand the pool of stipend recipients and introduce Kyung Hee Stipend-Plus, a performance-based program for outstanding graduate researchers. Stipend-Plus will recognize achievements such as publications in leading academic journals, patent applications, entrepreneurial activity, and other forms of research-driven innovation. In doing so, Kyung Hee seeks not only to fund research, but also to create opportunities for graduate students to translate their work into tangible outcomes. Completing the ecosystem: research immersion, growth support, and sustainable funding In the final ecosystem completion phase, Kyung Hee will enhance the quality and continuity of support. The University will track and develop research performance both quantitatively and qualitatively; identify and reward exceptional researchers; and strengthen systems for student entrepreneurship, technology commercialization consulting, and post-graduation career development. At this stage, the goal is long-term stability. Kyung Hee aims to operate a diversified funding portfolio, improve financial self-sufficiency over time, and ensure that graduate researchers can grow in a secure and sustainable research environment—without being forced to choose between economic survival and academic achievement. Director Een-Kee Hong of the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation stated, “Kyung Hee is fully committed to making sure the next generation of scholars can focus on their research without financial anxiety. Being selected for this program reflects both the University’s research strengths and our determination to develop the next generation of researchers. We will use every resource available to help our students grow into the people shaping what comes next.”

    2025.10.17
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    Discovering a Black Hole's Unexpected Twist Even Einstein Couldn't Have Predicted

    A research team led by Professor Jongho Park of the School of Space Research and the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT)* collaboration has released a new image of the supermassive black hole M87, revealing surprising changes in its polarization structure This image, derived obtained from observations made in 2021, comes three years after the first black hole observation in human history in 2017 and the follow-up observations made in 2018. By comparing the datasets, the team explored the temporal evolution of the M87, analyzing how the black hole’s appearance changes over time. Their findings revealed that while the central dark region, known as the black hole shadow, and the ring of light bent by the black hole's immense gravity remain constant in size, the polarization pattern around the black hole has dynamically shifted over time. These changes in polarization around the black hole suggest a temporal rearrangement of the magnetic field structure near the event horizon or a shift in the influence of hot plasma along the line of sight. These results indicate that the environment surrounding the black hole is far more dynamic and complex than previously understood, underscoring the need for continued observation and theoretical research. Tracking magnetic field changes around the M87 captures unexpected polarization reversal Professor Park's research team contributed significantly to this observation by developing GPCAL, a polarization correction software that precisely separates and corrects the instrumental polarization generated by telescopes and receivers. This enables researchers to precisely isolate the true polarization signal emitted by the black hole itself. GPCAL was first adopted as a primary analysis tool in the EHT international collaborative analysis, which significantly enhanced the accuracy and reliability of the magnetic field map around black holes. As co-leader of the M87 polarization imaging team, Professor Park oversaw the long-term data correction and verification process, ensuring the reproducibility and stability of the results. He explained, "The size of the black hole ring has remained consistent over the years, confirming the black hole shadow predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity. However, the polarization pattern has changed significantly. This result suggests that the magnetized plasma swirling near the event horizon is highly dynamic and complex." Dr. Paul Tiede of the Harvard & Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, one of the principal investigators of this international collaboration, said, "Years of black hole imaging deepens our understanding of one of the most extreme environments in the universe." The EHT international research group has been observing M87 since 2017, producing new results. In 2026, they plan to observe M87 twice a week for approximately three months to capture black hole video. This will allow them to capture a more precise, real-time picture of the black hole's evolution. The results of this research are forthcoming in Astronomy & Astrophysics under the title, “Horizon-scale variability of M87 from 2017-2021 EHT observations.” function playVideo() { const video = document.getElementById('vodPlayer'); video.controls = true; // 기본 컨트롤 보이기 video.play(); // 영상 재생 document.querySelector('.play-button').style.display = 'none'; // 재생 버튼 숨기기 } 연구 결과를 요약한 영상. --> * The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) is both an international collaborative project and a global virtual telescope that links radio observatories around the world to form an Earth-sized virtual radio telescope array capable of imaging black holes. The term “event horizon” refers to the boundary separating the interior of a black hole from the observable universe. .video-container { position: relative; width: 100%; height: auto; } .play-button { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 80px; height: 80px; background: url("https://t1.daumcdn.net/cfile/tistory/272B024E567617E839") no-repeat center center; background-size: contain; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); cursor: pointer; opacity: 0.7; z-index: 2; } .play-button:hover { opacity: 1; } .video-container video { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; z-index: 1; } .text { height: auto; display: flex; padding: 20px; text-align: justify; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; background-color: #eee; border: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); color: #333; }

    2025.10.01
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    Connector Technology Development and Successful Demonstration of Data Transmission & Reception

    A research team from the Department of Metaverse of the Graduate School has successfully demonstrated Korea’s first metaverse based data space Led by Professors Sangmin-Michelle Lee, Seokhee Jeon, and Tack Woo, the research team collaborated with the Korean company Y-Matics Inc. to jointly develop connector technology that enables data transmission, reception, and settlement within the metaverse, a breakthrough that has attracted significant attention. The experiment was conducted in a metaverse-style replica of Woojungwon, the university building that houses the department. Through the newly developed connector, the team successfully visualized the process of transmitting 3D spatial data and user behavior logs generated by movements within the metaverse Woojungwon. During the demonstration, Y-Matics’s domestically developed data space connector enabled not only simple data exchange but also settlement functionality. Users can directly access desired data through a data space catalog and process usage settlement by data type through a clearinghouse, establishing a technical foundation for future data transactions. Expanding data spaces for educational innovation The team is extending these findings to education. Professor Lee is currently developing a sandbox-style XR teaching and learning space, a virtual learning environment where students can freely express their creativity and complete projects. Equipped with AI agents, the system provides personalized learning support tailored to each student's needs. By linking this space to a data space, the team can collect and analyze student behavioral data in real time, providing an evaluative basis for scientifically validating educational effectiveness. Professor Lee emphasized, "An XR learning space equipped with AI agents can enhance learners' creativity and collaboration skills. Integrating it with a data space will mark a turning point in strengthening its reliability and effectiveness in educational settings." Professor Lee's lab (2xAI Lab) is also developing and piloting a foreign language education AI system based on the Diffusion Model. The lab plans to integrate this system with a data space to enhance personalized learning support and continue research on the secondary use of learning data. Expanding to hyper-realistic metaverse and physical AI Professors Jeon and Woo are leading contents research that combines physical interaction and gamification elements within the metaverse, supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea and the Institute of Information & Communications Technology Planning and Evaluation (IITP). Their project aims to build a multimodal data space capable of processing not only visible 3D screen information but also human movement, behavior, and physical response data. This research contributes to the creation of an immersive, hyper-realistic metaverse and shows strong potential for connection with emerging Physical AI technologies, which integrate real-world sensory and behavioral data into intelligent systems. Data spaces will thus serve as a new bridge, transcending mere virtual environments and connecting human behavior and artificial intelligence. Through the Triple Helix mode of innovation, Kyung Hee has been advancing the integration of data space technology into the metaverse. This achievement, presented at the EKC 2025 academic conference in Vienna, Austria, garnered international attention. By demonstrating successful data transmission, reception, and settlement, the University has secured both data sovereignty and interoperability, presenting a new technological direction that bridges the real and the virtual worlds.

    2025.10.01
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    Skills Honed at Kyung Hee, Tested on the Global Stage Through WCPD

    The University is running the World Class Postdoctoral (WCPD) Program to support promising early-career researchers The WCPD Program provides newly minted PhDs with a year of financial support for overseas research, aiming to sustain early-stage academic careers and raise the quality of research. This year, two scholars were selected: Dr. Sumin Cho from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Dr. Youngsang Ko from the Department of Plant & Environmental New Resources. “I earned every degree—from bachelor’s to PhD—at Kyung Hee and was eager to challenge myself in a new research setting,” Dr. Ko said. “This fellowship will enable me to pursue collaborative research abroad.” Toward an eco-friendly polymer nanocomposite semiconductor platform Dr. Ko first encountered nanomaterials as an undergraduate and quickly committed to graduate research. “It wasn’t easy at the start, but my advisor, Professor Jungmok You, kept me on track,” he said. “Each publication was another push forward.” The lab hosts homecoming days twice a year to connect alumni and current members. “I didn’t have to go it alone—that’s why I could go farther,” Ko said. “Those 28 papers aren’t mine alone; they belong to my professor and my lab mates, too.” His main line of work has centered on environmentally friendly, conductive nanocomposites derived from natural biomass. As plastic and e-waste grow into pressing problems, bio-based polymers such as cellulose have drawn attention for combining biodegradability and sustainability. Ko has engineered functional nanomaterials by integrating biomass with conductive polymers and metallic nanomaterials, targeting applications in electronics, energy-storage systems, and biointerfaces. “Looking at where society is heading, the demand for eco-friendly materials will only rise,” he said. “I tailored my research to offer technical solutions that meet that need.” Heading to the University of Central Florida Drawing on the capabilities he developed at Kyung Hee, Dr. Ko will conduct his postdoctoral research at the University of Central Florida (UCF), focusing on two-dimensional materials. His goal is to build an eco-friendly polymer semiconductor composite platform for next-generation wearable electronics. He plans to leverage Kyung Hee’s expertise in nanocellulose substrates and surface-modification techniques and combine it with semiconductor synthesis and ultrathin film growth. “I aim to develop eco-friendly materials for use across electronic devices, including sensors,” he said. Dr. Ko also hopes to use the postdoctoral period to build his own international research community. “As global collaboration and joint research become ever more important, I intend to keep pace—and deliver results,” he said.

    2025.09.24
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    Ambitions Nurtured at Kyung Hee, Advanced Abroad Through WCPD

    The University is running the World Class Postdoctoral (WCPD) Program to support promising early-career researchers The WCPD Program provides newly minted PhDs with a year of financial support for overseas research, aiming to sustain early-stage academic careers and raise the quality of research. This year, two scholars were selected: Dr. Sumin Cho from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Dr. Youngsang Ko from the Department of Plant & Environmental New Resources. For Dr. Cho, the program marks the latest chapter in a journey closely tied to Kyung Hee. Since enrolling in Mechanical Engineering in 2014, he has pursued every stage of his academic career at the University. “As an undergraduate research assistant, I naturally became interested in graduate school,” he recalled. “Working on papers and projects during my master’s studies opened my eyes to the many opportunities available here. I decided to continue into the PhD program because of the strong collaboration with my advisor, Professor Dongwhi Choi, and fellow researchers. With them, I felt I could gain even greater experience.” WCPD proves instrumental in securing the overseas placement During his doctoral studies, Dr. Sumin Cho focused on energy-harvesting and self-powered sensor systems—technologies that convert mechanical energy into electricity and generate their own signals. He also pursued technology entrepreneurship, launching a project to develop electroceutical devices and systems that use electrical stimulation to promote wound healing; the venture was selected for the national Preliminary Startup Package. “Kyung Hee gave me opportunities to explore research in many directions,” Cho said. “Beyond entrepreneurship, the BK21 Four program enabled me to secure funding for projects of my own design, and the Khreative U+ KHU-Fellowship provided a stable environment for self-directed research. I am grateful to the University.” After completing his PhD, Cho stayed on as a research professor in Professor Choi’s lab, mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers while advancing hydrogel-based biosensors that detect subtle physiological movements. The goal is next-generation healthcare solutions that combine high sensitivity, comfort, and biocompatibility. Cho’s postdoctoral fellowship will take him to Professor Jun Chen’s laboratory at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). “Programs like WCPD are an enormous help when applying for postdoctoral positions at overseas institutions,” he noted. “Being selected made it much easier to secure the placement.” At UCLA, Cho plans to develop battery-free, wearable devices capable of real-time monitoring of biomechanical signals. “With advances in semiconductor technology, self-powered sensors will be able to continuously track physiological signals and transmit them wirelessly,” he said. “My goal is to build a wearable healthcare platform that supports people across the lifespan.”

    2025.09.24
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    Kyung Hee Earns KIPO’s 2025 Honor for Excellence in IP Management

    Kyung Hee University’s Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation (IACF) has been named a 2025 Excellent Institution for Intellectual Property (IP) Management by the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) The designation recognizes universities that have posted strong results across the IP portfolio over the past three years and is intended to promote revenue-oriented IP management. With this status, the IACF will receive IP points from KIPO that can be used to cover the costs of creating, prosecuting, and maintaining IP—support expected to protect research outputs and strengthen IP management for overseas expansion. Under the vision of building a global network that turns IP into real-world value, the IACF set five strategic pillars with detailed action plans. It enhanced in-house expertise and expanded ongoing training to make IP management more systematic. It also launched an Overseas Filing Fast Track and retained international patent firms, laying the institutional groundwork for a higher-quality IP portfolio. Beyond the lab: creating a virtuous cycle from patents to market At the same time, the IACF has stepped up idea scouting. Leveraging faculty strengths, it identified K-Labs—core laboratories aligned with Kyung Hee’s advantages—and ran tailored programs in technology transfer, KHU IP advancement, and global IP creation to spur invention and filings. These efforts have established an end-to-end pathway that moves discoveries beyond the lab and into practical use, supporting real-world application. To identify the best candidates, the IACF convenes an evaluation committee that reviews annual filings and crafts field-specific IP R&D strategies so new patents track market demand. Rather than stopping at application counts, it promotes technologies at domestic and international exhibitions to secure partners and deals—linking research, IP, and industry in a virtuous cycle that generates measurable value. Kyung Hee is a leading university in standard-essential patents (SEPs). In video-codec standards, the University holds over 400 international video SEPs, the largest portfolio among domestic and international universities. In 2024, these standard patents generated nearly four billion KRW in royalties, highlighting their substantial commercial impact and Kyung Hee’s leadership in innovation. The IACF plans to expand that income by identifying additional patents aligned with international video standards. Director Een-Kee Hong of the IACF said, “This designation recognizes the excellence of Kyung Hee’s IP-based strategy for bringing research into global use. We will continue to strengthen our IP management capacity so that the creative work of our researchers can find value in global markets.”

    2025.09.24
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