Professor Jo Yongtae of Changwon National University Receives Organizing Committee Chairman Award in Research Innovation at 'Nano Korea 2020'

Nano Korea award-winning work by Professor Cho Young-tae of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Changwon National University. (Photo by Changwon National University)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Choi Hyun-joo] Changwon National University announced on the 9th that Professor Cho Young-tae of the Department of Mechanical Engineering received the Organizing Committee Chairman Award at 'Nano Korea 2020.'

Professor Cho proposed an optimal surface structure with superhydrophobicity in an eco-friendly manner by applying nanotechnology, and achieved research results on continuous production technology of large-area omniphobic films with high durability using this structure.

As a result, he was recognized for significantly contributing to the advancement of national nanotechnology academia.

Professor Cho's research team has achieved outstanding research results in the design and application technology of nano-micro composite structures.

In particular, they are conducting joint research with institutions such as MIT in the United States, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, and the Korea Institute of Materials Science through the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's 'Advanced Root Technology Development' project and the 'Alchemist Project' on special surface fabrication such as superhydrophobicity, oleophobicity, anti-icing, anti-fouling, antiviral properties, and the development of special films capable of fine dust removal.

Additionally, they are conducting innovative technology research such as the production of eco-friendly antiviral films and the development of fine dust removal vehicles applying functional surface fabrication technology. Over the past five years, they have published more than 50 papers in domestic and international professional journals, registered 21 domestic and international patents, and completed 10 technology transfers, demonstrating excellent research achievements.

Currently, based on his expertise in the nanotechnology field and advisory experience in smart industrial complexes, Professor Cho is serving as the general manager of the planning project to establish the Nano Convergence National Industrial Complex to be built in Miryang City as a smart industrial complex.

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