S-Oil Awards 'Outstanding Thesis and Next-Generation Scientists'

Anwar Al Hizazi, CEO of S-Oil. Photo by S-Oil

On the 5th, the S-Oil Science and Culture Foundation held the '14th S-Oil Excellent Thesis Award' ceremony and the '6th Next Generation Scientist Award' ceremony at its headquarters in Gongdeok-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul.

At the ceremony co-hosted by the Korean Academy of Science and Technology and the Korean Council for University Presidents, research grants totaling 144 million KRW were awarded to 12 young scientists and 12 advisors selected for excellent theses in six fields: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering/Materials Engineering, and IT. Additionally, research grants totaling 240 million KRW were awarded to six next-generation scientists selected in six fields: Physics, Chemistry, Physiological Medicine, Chemical Engineering/Materials Engineering, IT, and Energy.

The Excellent Thesis Award recipients were ▲Mathematics: Dr. Kim Sun-woo (Seoul National University), Dr. Choi In-hyuk (KAIST) ▲Physics: Dr. Jang Won-jin (Seoul National University), Dr. Cho Dae-geun (POSTECH) ▲Chemistry: Dr. Kang Kyu-min (KAIST), Dr. Jung Hoe-min (KAIST) ▲Life Sciences: Dr. Lee Young-yoon (Seoul National University), Dr. Ha Yoo-jin (Yonsei University) ▲Chemical Engineering/Materials Engineering: Dr. Ryu Seung-woon (POSTECH), Dr. Baek Ji-hwan (Seoul National University) ▲IT: Dr. Won Dae-yeon (Seoul National University), Dr. Cha Sung-min (Seoul National University). Awards were presented to the researchers and their advisors who published outstanding theses.

The Next Generation Scientist Award recipients were ▲Physics: Professor Kim Hee-chul (POSTECH) ▲Chemistry: Professor Yoon Dong-gi (KAIST) ▲Physiological Medicine: Professor Kim Chang-gon (Yonsei University) ▲Chemical Engineering/Materials Engineering: Professor Han Jung-woo (Seoul National University) ▲Energy: Professor Jang Ji-wook (UNIST) ▲IT: Professor Choi Jun-il (KAIST).

Al Hizazi, CEO of S-Oil, stated, "The future of Korean science is bright as there are scientists who have published excellent papers in basic science fields and gained global recognition." He added, "S-Oil will continue to support Korean scientists so that they can focus on their research stably." Since 2011, S-Oil has established and operated the independent S-Oil Science and Culture Foundation to support pure science fields. Besides the Excellent Thesis Award ceremony, the foundation runs various programs to support research and nurture talent in science, including hosting international academic forums in science and engineering fields.

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