Dong-A University Chemical Engineering BK21 Education and Research Group Holds "Summer Workshop and Performance Sharing Session"

The BK21 Southeast Region Localized Ultra-Precision Chemical Materials Engineer Training Education and Research Group of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Dong-A University (President Lee Haewoo) recently held the "2025 Summer Workshop and Performance Sharing Session" at the Seunghak Campus, announcing its research achievements and talent development outcomes both internally and externally.

The BK21 Education and Research Group of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Dong-A University is holding the 2025 Summer Workshop and Performance Sharing Session and taking a commemorative photo. Photo by Dong-A University

The event was attended by Heon-Sang Lee, head of the education and research group, Jeong-Hoon Sa, deputy head, faculty members of the Department of Chemical Engineering, Dr. Seo-Gyun Kim from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology, as well as about 80 graduate students and undergraduate researchers.

The participating graduate students presented a total of 37 research achievements (15 oral presentations and 22 posters), and outstanding presenters were given separate awards.

In the special lecture, Dr. Seo-Gyun Kim introduced "Wet Spinning-Based High-Performance Carbon Nanotube Continuous Fiber Manufacturing Technology," sharing its industrial application potential and the latest research trends.

The education and research group also focused on the achievements of the past five years during this performance sharing session. They published 111 papers in internationally renowned SCI-level journals, including 40 papers in JCR top 10% journals. By publishing in prestigious journals such as "Nature Communications" and "Advanced Materials," they have been recognized for their research originality and international competitiveness.

The research achievements extended beyond papers. The group filed 25 patent applications, registered 10 patents, and completed 9 technology transfers, making visible progress in industry-academia cooperation. In terms of talent development, many graduates have entered major companies and research institutes such as Samsung Electronics, LG Chem, and Lotte Chemical, while some have advanced to doctoral programs at prestigious overseas universities, actively participating on the global stage.

Heon-Sang Lee, head of the education and research group, stated, "This event, which combined research exchanges between professors and students with special lectures by external experts, was an opportunity to confirm both academic achievements and talent development outcomes," adding, "It became a moment for students to feel proud as researchers and to grow together."

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