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‘OSK Rising Stars 30’ Recognizes Four KAISTians
Four KAISTians were selected as star researchers to brighten the future of optics in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Optical Society of Korea (OSK). As ‘OSK Rising Stars 30’, the OSK named 27 domestic researchers under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions and will continue contributing to the development of Korea’s optics academia and industry.
Professor YongKeun Park from the Department of Physics was selected in recognition of his contributions to the field of biomedical optics. Professor Park focuses on developing novel optical methods for understanding, diagnosing, and treating human diseases, based on light scattering, light manipulation, and interferometry. As a member of numerous international optics societies including the OSA and the SPIE and a co-founder of two start-up companies, Professor Park continues to broaden his boundaries as a leading opticist and entrepreneur.
Professor Jonghwa Shin from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering was recognized for blazing a trail in the field of broadband metamaterials. Professor Shin’s research on the broadband enhancement of the electric permittivity and refractive index of metamaterials has great potential in both academia and industry.
Professor Hongki Yoo from the Department of Mechanical Engineering is expected to create a significant ripple effect in the diagnosis of cardiovascular disorders through the development of new optical imaging techniques and applications.
Finally, Dr. Sejeong Kim, a KAIST graduate and a Chancellor’s postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), was acknowledged for her optical device research utilizing two-dimensional materials. Dr. Kim’s research at UTS now focuses on the introduction of micro/nano cavities for new materials.
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Dr. Sejeong Kim Recognized as Excellent Young Scientist
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Dr. Sejeong Kim, a postdoctoral research associate in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney was honored to receive the Excellence Award for a Young Scientist by the Korea Federation of Women’s Science & Technology Association (KOFWST). The award ceremony will be held on October 31 in Seoul.
KOFWST recognizes ten promising young female scientists and engineers every year who show significant potential, passion, and remarkable achievement in their work. The awardees are selected among those who finished their degree within the previous five years. Dr. Kim earned her Ph.D. in physics at KAIST in 2014 and was selected as the winner in the field of physics in recognition of her outstanding research activities in photonics.
Dr. Kim conducted various research activities in the field of photonics and was published in high impact journals including Nano Letters and Advanced materials. In July, she developed the first photonic cavity from van der Waals materials and published the study in Nature Communications titled “Photonic Crystal Cavities from Hexagonal Boron Nitride.” At UTS, she carries out research activities supervised by Professor Igor Aharonovich and has engaged in many science outreach activities.
2018.10.18 View 4872