Pukyong National University Holds 77th Anniversary Ceremony of Its Founding

On the morning of the 9th, Pukyong National University held its 77th anniversary ceremony in the large conference room on the 2nd floor of the university headquarters.

The event was held a day before the anniversary on May 10th, with guests including former President Kang Nam-ju, Alumni Association President Seo Young-ok, AMP Alumni Association President Jin Gil-ho, as well as faculty, staff, and students in attendance.

On this day, three professors?Kim Do-hoon from the Department of Maritime and Fisheries Management, Choi Yo-sun from the Department of Energy Resources Engineering, and Kang Hyun-wook from the Department of Biomedical Engineering?received the 27th Pukyong National University Academic Award for their contributions to academic development by publishing outstanding papers in domestic and international journals.

Following this, three professors?Heo Yoon from the Department of Korean Language and Literature, Ryu Jong-sik from the Department of Environmental Geoscience, and Lim Sung-in from the Department of Chemical Engineering?received the New Researcher Award for their creative and passionate research activities.

Six professors?Park Jong-chul from the Department of Marine Sports, Kim Do-hyung from the Department of Fisheries Biomedical Science, Jeong Yeon-ho from the Department of Information and Communication Engineering, Kim Baek-min from the Department of Environmental Atmospheric Science, Kang Tae-seop from the Department of Environmental Geoscience, and Noh Young-min from the Department of Environmental Engineering?received the 15th Pukyong National University Industry-Academia Cooperation Award for their active joint research and technology transfer efforts.

Additionally, 23 faculty and staff members received the University Development Merit Award, and five professors including Choi Hee-rak from the Department of Materials Engineering received the Alumni Association President’s Award.

The 77th anniversary ceremony of Pukyong National University is currently underway.

President Jang Young-su stated, "Pukyong National University, born from the innovative integration of Busan Technical College and Busan Fisheries University established in 1941, has risen as a specialized comprehensive national university stepping onto the global stage today."

He continued, "At this very point, where we are recognized as a leading innovative university by the region, nation, and the world, let us strengthen our determination to leap forward even more."

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