Selection of Recipients for the Korea Science, Engineering, and Young Scientist Awards

Professor Park Kyuhwan, Korea University

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Junho] This year, the Korea Science Award, Korea Engineering Award, and Young Scientist Award were presented to scientists who have illuminated the field of science and technology. On the 10th, the Ministry of Science and ICT announced that it had selected the awardees in collaboration with the National Research Foundation of Korea and the Korean Academy of Science and Technology. The recipients of the Presidential Award include two for the Korea Science Award, two for the Korea Engineering Award, and four for the Young Scientist Award.

For the Korea Science Award, Professor Kim Beomsik of the Institute for Basic Science and Professor Park Kyuhwan of Korea University were selected in recognition of their world-class research achievements in the field of basic science.

Professor Kim is a global authority on mirror symmetry theory and created an original geometric theory called quasimaps to explain the mirror symmetry phenomenon, which is difficult to describe separately in mathematics and physics, opening a path to an integrated perspective encompassing both fields. Professor Park theoretically demonstrated that it is possible for all light to transmit through a medium without reflection and also fabricated metamaterials to prove this.

For the Korea Engineering Award, Professor Park Bugyeon of Pohang University of Science and Technology and Professor Lee Youngguk of Yonsei University were selected for their world-class research achievements in engineering.

Professor Park developed a numerical approach to overcome time-delay elements in systems. Professor Lee, in collaboration with domestic companies, developed the world's first high-manganese TWIP steel, contributing to vehicle body lightweighting and safety enhancement.

The Young Scientist Award, given to researchers under 40 years old, was awarded to Professor Seo Inseok of Seoul National University, Professor Ham Yugeun of Chonnam National University, Professor Park Jungwon of Seoul National University, and Professor Joo Youngseok of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.

Professor Seo developed a method for analyzing metastability in cases without symmetry, producing research results that contribute to shortening deep learning optimization time. Professor Ham developed a predictive model for El Ni?o, a cause of abnormal weather, by applying artificial intelligence deep learning techniques. Professor Park developed equipment capable of liquid-phase imaging under high vacuum, overcoming the limitations of conventional transmission electron microscopes. Professor Joo conducted precise analysis of whole-genome big data of lung adenocarcinoma using bioinformatics techniques.

Professor Lee Young-guk, Yonsei University

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