Samsung Electronics Female Researcher Who 'Retired' Drum Washing Machines Wins 'Korea Engineer Award'
Ministry of Science and ICT Announces July Recipients of the 'Korea Engineer Award'
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on the 12th that the recipients of the 'Korea Engineer Award' for July are Yang Geon-ho, Executive Director of Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd., and Gong Gyeong-yeol, Research Director of Giduk Industry Co., Ltd.
Yang, the awardee in the large corporation category, developed NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) latex, a key raw material for medical gloves, with the world's highest quality, achieving a 35% share of the global market. He was recognized for his contribution to the development of the petrochemical industry, including meeting the surging demand for COVID-19 medical gloves.
Gong Gyeong-yeol, the awardee in the small and medium-sized enterprise category, developed automation technology for producing parts in the shipbuilding sector. This achievement increased productivity by 80% compared to manual work while improving product quality.
The Ministry of Science and ICT also selected Bang Eun-sook, Senior Researcher at Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and Park Myeong-ha, Research Director at EcoCo Co., Ltd., as the recipients of the Korea Engineer Award in the female category for the first half of the year. The ministry selects six female engineers annually to promote their development.
Bang, the female awardee from a large corporation, developed the QuickDrive new drive system that enhances the core performance and energy efficiency of washing machines. This innovation reduced washing time by half and saved 20% energy compared to conventional drum washing machines.
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Park, the female awardee from a small and medium-sized enterprise, domestically produced an amphibious aquatic plant removal vessel that automates aquatic plant removal work at a cost more than 30% cheaper than imported alternatives.
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