kaist logo KAIST Newsletter Vol.42.2026.8.27
Inaugural Ceremony for 18th Pres. Choongsik Bae KAIST held an inauguration ceremony for its 18th President Choongsik Bae at the KAIST Auditorium on Monday, August 10. At the ceremony, the university unveiled "Fundamentals First, Innovation Forward" as its new vision.
Research
KAIST Finds Algal Blooms Make Plastic More Prone to Breaking Apart 이미지 KAIST Finds Algal Blooms Make Plastic More Prone to Breaking Apart A KAIST research team has shown that algal bloom conditions can make discarded plastics more prone to breaking apart, potentially accelerating the formation of microplastics.
Patient Specific BBTB Chip Predicts Glioblastoma Treatment Response 이미지 Patient Specific BBTB Chip Predicts Glioblastoma Treatment Response A joint research team has developed a patient specific blood brain tumor barrier chip capable of predicting treatment responses in glioblastoma patients.
KAIST Turns Carbon Dioxide in Seawater into Stone for Permanent Storage 이미지 KAIST Turns Carbon Dioxide in Seawater into Stone for Permanent Storage KAIST and MIT researchers have developed a technology that converts carbon dioxide dissolved in seawater into stone or minerals, preventing it from returning to the atmosphere and enabling permanent storage.
Campus/People
Former KAIST President Kwang Hyung Lee Received Honorary Doctorate in Military Science 이미지 Former KAIST President Kwang Hyung Lee Received Honorary Doctorate in Military Science Kwang Hyung Lee, former KAIST President, received an honorary doctorate in military science from Korea National Defense University (KNDU). The degree recognizes his dedication to national defense.
Twelve Years Later, KAIST’s URP Continues to Shape World-Class Talent​ 이미지 Twelve Years Later, KAIST’s URP Continues to Shape World-Class Talent​ Three 2014 URP undergraduate researchers have built distinguished careers, proving KAIST’s Undergraduate Research Participation Program (URP) lasting impact on talent development.
KAIST Team Led by Prof. Insu Yun Places Second at DEF CON CTF 2026 이미지 KAIST Team Led by Prof. Insu Yun Places Second at DEF CON CTF 2026 Korean hacking team “0x4b52,” which included Professor Insu Yun of the School of Electrical Engineering as well as numerous KAIST students and alumni, finished second at DEF CON CTF 2026, held in Las Vegas.
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