Dr. Donghyun Jo of Aerospace Research Institute Awarded KAIST Jo Jeong-hoon Academic Prize
Dr. Donghyun Cho (from the left), Yontae Yoon, PhD candidate, Hyunmin Lee, integrated master's and doctoral course, Seonju Lim, student
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Junho] KAIST announced on the 12th that Dr. Donghyun Cho of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) has been selected as the recipient of the 16th KAIST Jojunghoon Academic Award.
In addition to Dr. Cho, KAIST selected three scholarship recipients: Yoon Yongtae, a doctoral student in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at KAIST; Lee Hyunmin, a combined master's and doctoral student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Korea University; and Lim Seonju, a student at Gongju Sadaebu High School. Scholarships will be awarded on the morning of the 13th.
Dr. Cho has published a total of six SCI-level papers in the field of space development, presented 35 conference papers, and filed and registered over 40 domestic and international patents, earning recognition for successfully conducting numerous aerospace research projects.
Dr. Cho developed and operates the KARISMA software, which comprehensively analyzes and manages the collision risk of space debris for domestically operated satellites. In particular, he established a ground testbed for developing space debris removal algorithms and, through model development, enabled foundational technology testing for future satellite docking missions.
The KAIST Jojunghoon Academic Award was established in May 2003 to honor the late Dr. Jojunghoon, an honorary doctor who died in an accident while conducting research at the KAIST Rocket Laboratory. Dr. Cho’s father, Professor Donggil Cho, donated 478 million KRW, combining compensation from the bereaved family and personal funds, to KAIST as an academic fund. Since 2005, the award has been given annually to young scientists who have achieved outstanding research accomplishments in the field of aerospace engineering.
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KAIST also uses this fund to select one scholarship recipient each year from KAIST, Korea University, and Gongju Sadaebu High School, where Dr. Cho studied, and awards scholarships accordingly. The academic award winner receives a prize of 25 million KRW, while university (graduate) students and high school students receive scholarships of 4 million KRW and 3 million KRW, respectively.
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