Scientist of the Month
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South Korean science award
Award
CountrySouth Korea
Presented byMinistry of Science and ICT, National Research Foundation of Korea, Sedaily
First award1997
WebsiteAward website (Korean)
| Scientist of the Month | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Korea |
| Presented by | Ministry of Science and ICT, National Research Foundation of Korea, Sedaily |
| First award | 1997 |
| Website | Award website (Korean) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 이달의 과학기술인상 |
| Hanja | 이달의 科學技術人賞 |
| RR | Idarui gwahakgisurinsang |
| MR | Idarŭi kwahakkisurinsang |
Scientist of the Month (Korean: 이달의 과학기술인상) is a South Korean national award presented to Koreans and Korean diaspora. The award is hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT, National Research Foundation of Korea, and the newspaper Sedaily. The first award was given in 1997 and is given to one individual monthly along with a certificate from the Ministry and a prize of KRW 10 million. In addition to the ethnicity requirement, nominees must be actively engaged in R&D at a South Korean university, public research institute or industry. Laureates of the Top Scientist and Technologist Award of Korea, Korea Science Award, Korea Engineering Award, and previous Scientists of the Month are ineligible. Recipients of the Young Scientist Award and Woman Scientist/Engineer of the Year Award are only eligible if they have made significant contributions over a three-year period.[1]
| Year | Month | Name | Affiliation | Field | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | |||||
| April | Lee Jongmin (이종민) |
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute | Nuclear power | Development of laser spectroscopy technology for nuclear power | |
| May | Kim Chunchu (김춘추) |
Catholic University of Korea, Medical School | Medicine | Establishment of bone marrow transplantation technology for patients with incurable hematological malignancies | |
| June | Jeong Suwon (정수원) |
Weltech | Naval architecture and ocean engineering | Research and development of welding and automated manufacturing methods in the shipbuilding industry | |
| July | Jo Sunhaeng (조순행) |
Korea Institute of Energy Research, Separation Process Research Center | Chemical engineering | Development of a new energy-saving pressure adsorption gas separation process | |
| August | Lee Cheolhun (이철훈) |
Hanyang University, Medical School | Human genetics | Development of a new, non-toxic substance that kills Legionella bacteria | |
| September | Yang Hyeonseung (양현승) |
KAIST | Electronics and computer science | Development of intelligent mobile robots | |
| October | Lee Gyeonggwang (이경광) |
Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Regenerative Medicine Research Center | Agriculture | Development of transgenic dairy cows that mass-produce lactoferrin | |
| November | Bak Yongsu (박용수) |
Yonsei University, College of Engineering | Metallurgical engineering | Development and commercialization of ultra-corrosion-resistant super stainless steel | |
| December | Woo Jongsu (우종수) |
Hanmi Pharm, Central Research Institute, Formulation Research Center | Pharmacology | First domestic development of the immunosuppressant cyclosporine | |
| 1998 | January | Bak Jongcheol (박종철) |
Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science, Quantum Physics Lab | Superconductor physics | Development of high-temperature superconducting materials |
| February | Yun Inseop (윤인섭) |
Seoul National University, College of Engineering | Chemical and biological engineering | Development of a dynamic simulator for chemical plant operations called MOSA | |
| March | Doh Muhoe (도무회) |
Onbio | Agrochemistry | Domestic production of high-purity polydextrose | |
| April | Jeong Ilnam (정일남) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology | Materials | Improving academic achievements and domestic research levels in silicon chemistry | |
| May | Hwang Gyuyeong (황규영) |
KAIST | Computer science | Development and commercialization of object-oriented multimedia 'Odysseus' | |
| June | Kim Juhan (김주한) |
Turbotech Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd. | Electrical and electronic engineering | Development of CNC controller devices for machine tool lathes and milling machines | |
| July | Yu Seongeun (유성은) |
Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Bio-Function Modulating Substance Development Center | Chemistry | The first domestic development and commercialization of two new antihypertensive drugs | |
| August | Lee Jinsu (이진수) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Electrical and electronic engineering | The world's first development of thick plate control and detection technology for the steel industry. | |
| September | Lee Jeongseon (이정선) |
Hyundai Motor Company, Product Development Research Institute | Ulsan engine design | Independent development of a gasoline engine for light vehicles under 1,000 cc | |
| October | Bae Gyujin (배규진) |
Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology | Civil engineering | New technologies in tunneling technology. Development of new construction methods. | |
| November | Jeong Jechang (정제창) |
Hanyang University, College of Engineering | Electrical and computer engineering | Development of element technologies adopted in the MPEG2 international standard | |
| December | Yun Jongeun (윤종은) |
Mando Air Conditioning Co., Ltd., Winia Business Division | Mechanical engineering | Development of the world's first kimchi fermentation and storage technology | |
| 1999 | January | Kang Seonggyu (강성규) |
Korea Institute of Energy Research, Senior Research Department | Fluid engineering | Development of a waste gas circulation catalytic combustion dryer |
| February | Kang Heon (강헌) |
Seoul National University, College of Natural Sciences | Chemistry | Surface analysis using Cs+ | |
| March | Lee Seungho (이승호) |
Virtual Media | Computer science | Commercialization of groupware HandyOffice | |
| April | Kim Huiyeong (김희영) |
Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Microwave Chemical Technology Research Team | Chemical engineering | Development of a polycrystalline silicon manufacturing process for semiconductors | |
| May | Hwang Woo-suk (황우석) |
Seoul National University, College of Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary medicine | Production of high-performance dairy cow clones using somatic cell nuclear transfer | |
| June | Lee Hyeongu (이형우) |
Midas IT Co., Ltd. | Mechanical design | Development of a program for structural analysis and optimal design in the civil engineering and architectural fields. | |
| July | Kim Dongho (김동호) |
Yonsei University, College of Science | Chemistry | Clarification of ultrafast phenomena using ultrashort pulse lasers | |
| August | Kim Hyeongmin (김형민) |
Wonkwang University, College of Pharmacy | Oriental medicine | Elucidating the Role of Mast Cell Transforming Factor in Allergic Reactions | |
| September | Song Wonpyo (송원표) |
Hyosung Heavy Industries, Changwon Branch, Power Team, Circuit Breaker Division | Electrical engineering | Development of a 765kVA ultra-high-voltage, large-capacity gas-insulated switchgear | |
| October | Kim Gukheon (김국헌) |
KAIST | Electrical engineering | Development of generator excitation systems for thermal and nuclear power plants | |
| November | Shin Sung-chul (신성철) |
KAIST | Physics | Development of a new high-density information storage nanomagnetic multilayer thin film material | |
| December | Kim Daegi (김대기) |
IntoGen Co., Ltd. | Pharmacology | Development of Sunpla, a third-generation platinum-based anticancer drug | |
| 2000 | January | Lee Young-wook (astronomer) [ko] (이영욱)[2] |
Yonsei University, College of Science | Astronomy and space science | Elucidating the formation and evolution of our galaxy |
| February | Oh Taegwang (오태광) |
Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Microbial Genome Research Lab | Microbial enzymes | Development of a new enzyme, "phytase," to prevent environmental pollution. | |
| March | Lee Giwon (이기원) |
Samsung Electronics, CTO Strategy Office | Electrical engineering | System-on-chip ASIC-based technology development | |
| April | Bak Yonggi (박용기) |
Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science, Electromagnetic Standards Department, Superconductivity Group | Materials engineering | Development of a magnetocardiographic measurement device using a superconducting SQUID | |
| May | Noh Tae-won (노태원) |
Seoul National University, College of Natural Sciences | Physics and astronomy | Development of new material thin films for F-RAM | |
| June | Hong Changyong (홍창용) |
LG Chemical Research Institute, Department of Life Sciences, New Drug Research Institute | Organic chemistry | Development of the world's first next-generation antibiotic, 'Factive' | |
| July | Bak Nosang (박노상) |
Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Medicinal Chemistry Center | Chemistry | Research and development of non-narcotic analgesics | |
| August | Kim Kimoon (김기문) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Advanced materials science | Development of chiral porous crystal materials | |
| September | Oh Junnam (오준남) |
Mando Central Research Institute | Electronic engineering | Development of electronically controlled brake device | |
| October | Kim Eungyu (김은규) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Systems Research Department | Semiconductor physics | Development of semiconductor quantum devices and single-electron transistors | |
| November | Nam Hong Gil (남홍길) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Convergence biotechnology | Isolation and characterization of photoperiodic flowering-time regulation genes | |
| December | Kim Jongmin (김종민) |
Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Electron Emitter Research Group | Electrical engineering | Development of large-area digital imaging devices using electron-emitting devices | |
| 2001 | January | Baek Yeongjun (백영준) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Future Technology Research Center | Materials engineering | Diamond wafer synthesis technology using direct current plasma |
| February | Ryu Hanil (류한일) |
Seoul National University, College of Engineering | Materials engineering | Discovery of a new zero-thermoelectric ceramic material | |
| March | Lee Sangyeop (이상엽) |
KAIST | Biochemical engineering | Development of production technology for optically pure precision chemicals | |
| April | Lee Hyeoncheol (이현철) |
Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine | Diabetology | Development of diabetes gene therapy | |
| May | Lee Jonguk (이종욱) |
Yuhan Corporation Central Research Institute | Pharmacology | Development of a new gastric ulcer treatment drug, YH1885 | |
| June | Mun Daewon (문대원) |
Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science, Nanosurface Group | Surface chemistry | Development of ultra-thin film interface precision analysis technology | |
| July | Kim Naksan (김낙산) |
Hyundai Motor Company, Research and Development Headquarters, Passenger Diesel Engine Design Team | Mechanical design | Development of ultra-low-emission, low-fuel-efficiency passenger diesel engines | |
| August | Ryoo Ryong (유룡) |
KAIST | Chemistry | Synthesis and structural determination of mesoporous silica crystals | |
| September | Ryu Seongeon (류성언) |
Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cell Switch Protein Structure Research Group | Chemistry | Identification of the mechanism of cellular function switching by reactive oxygen species | |
| October | Kang Yongsu (강용수) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Facilitated Transport Membrane Research Group | Chemical engineering | Development of an environmentally friendly, energy-saving membrane | |
| November | Oh Byeongha (오병하) |
KAIST | Life sciences | Elucidating the mechanism by which Helicobacter pylori survives in the stomach | |
| December | Gu Bongyeong (구본경) |
Mando Central Research Institute, Brake System Team | Electronic engineering | Development of a driving force control device for automobiles | |
| 2002 | January | Song Choong Eui (송충의) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Biosciences | Chemistry | Technology for manufacturing clean optically active compounds using ionic liquids |
| February | Lee Seong-ik [ko] (이성익) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Physics | Development of diboride magnesium superconducting thin films | |
| March | Bak Chungmo (박충모) |
Kumho Life Insurance Environmental Science Research Institute | Biological sciences | Clarification of the principles of light-induced plant growth regulation | |
| April | Kang Daeim (강대임)[3] |
Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science, Material Standards Department, Nanosurface Group | Mechanical engineering | Development of absolute evaluation technology for force standard accuracy | |
| May | Nam Chang-hee (남창희) |
KAIST | Physics | Coherent X-ray generation using femtosecond terawatt lasers | |
| June | Lee Wonho (이원호) |
LG Chemical Research Institute, Polymer Research Institute, Chemical Process Group | Chemical engineering | Commercialization of acrylic acid manufacturing catalyst | |
| July | Kim Daejun (김대준) |
Sejong University, College of Engineering | New materials engineering | Development of zirconia bioceramics | |
| August | Hyeon Taeghwan (현택환) |
Seoul National University | Chemical and biological engineering | Development of a mass production technology for uniform, highly crystalline magnetic nanoparticles without size separation | |
| September | Hahn Okhui (한옥희) |
Korea Basic Science Institute, Daegu Center, Solid Sample Analysis Team | Chemistry | Development of a method for determining the location of substitutional elements using solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance | |
| October | Bak Cheonhong (박천홍) |
Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Intelligent Precision Machinery Research Department | Mechanical engineering | Development of technology to improve the motion precision of a stage for ultra-precision positioning | |
| November | Bae Seokcheol (배석철) |
Chungbuk National University, Medical School | Gene expression biochemistry | Discovery of a gastric cancer suppressor gene | |
| December | Je Jeongho (제정호) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, X-ray Imaging Research Group | Materials engineering | Development of high-resolution and real-time X-ray fluoroscopy microradiology technology | |
| 2003 | January | Kim Jaehui (김재희) |
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Intelligent Systems Research Lab | Production engineering | Development of new automatic nuclear reactor detection technology |
| February | Kim Kyu-won (김규원) |
Seoul National University | Molecular medicine and biopharmaceuticals | Identification of a novel structural modification and degradation mechanism of an angiogenesis-regulating protein | |
| March | Kim Hyeongju (김형주) |
Korea Biosystems, Corporate Research Institute | Biotechnology | Development of a BOD measuring device using a mediator-free microbial fuel cell, a core technology. | |
| April | Kim Jongsu (김종수) |
Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Applied Astronomy Research Department | Astronomy | Theoretical studies on the formation of giant molecular clouds | |
| May | Heo Namhoe (허남회) |
Sogang University, College of Natural Sciences | Chemistry | First discovery of reentrant spin glass phenomenon in giant magnetoresistance materials | |
| June | Kim Seonchang (김선창) |
KAIST | Biological sciences | Development of artificial strains for bioindustry | |
| July | Hahn Jangseon (한장선) |
LG Chem Technology Research Institute/Functional Resin Research Institute | Chemical engineering | Manufacturing and commercialization of high-efficiency binders using a novel emulsion polymerization method. | |
| August | Ahn Chideuk (안치득) |
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute | Digital electronics | Development of core technologies in the fields of multimedia and digital broadcasting and securing international standard technologies | |
| September | Kim Sung-hoon (김성훈) |
Seoul National University | Molecular medicine and biopharmaceuticals | Downregulation of fuse-binding protein c-myc by tRNA synthetase cofactor p38 is required for lung cell differentiation | |
| October | Kim Yeongju (김영주) |
Samsung Electronics, CTO Strategy Office Software Center | Computational statistics | Development of cell capacity analysis and wireless network design technology for third-generation mobile communication systems | |
| November | Yun Seokjin (윤석진) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology | Materials research | Development of a piezoelectric ultrasonic motor for nano-positioning control | |
| December | Kim Jingon (김진곤) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Chemical engineering | Development of block copolymers with nanostructures only in a specific temperature range | |
| 2004 | January | Bak Yeongok (박영옥) |
Korea Institute of Energy Research | Clean energy | High-efficiency and multi-functional dust collection filter technology |
| February | Oh Seunghun (오승훈) |
SK Inc., Precision Chemical Research Team | Chemical engineering | Commercialization of transalkylation catalysts | |
| March | Shin Hee-Sup (신희섭) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology | Neuroscience | Elucidating the pain-suppressing mechanism of the consciousness-blocking gene | |
| April | Kim Chungseon (김충선) |
Yonsei University | Physics | Exploring new possibilities for the asymmetry of matter and antimatter in the universe | |
| May | Sung Dan Keun (성단근) |
KAIST | Electronic and computer science, and electrical and electronic engineering | Orthogonal code/resource hopping multiplexing method | |
| June | Kim Jin-soo (김진수) |
Toolgen Co., Ltd. | Chemistry | Development and industrialization of gene regulation core technology | |
| July | Chung Kwang Hwa (정광화) |
Chungnam National University | Semiconductor physics | Development of vacuum characteristic evaluation technology for 72 items and dissemination of vacuum technology information | |
| August | Choi Sookyung (최수경) |
Gyeongsang National University | Physics | Played a leading role in the discovery of a new particle, X (3872), in Bell experiment | |
| September | Bak Juntaek (박준택) |
KAIST | Chemistry | Synthesis, reactivity, and electrochemical properties of fullerene-metal complexes | |
| October | Bak Yongjo (박용조) |
Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Photonics Lab | Metallurgical engineering | Development of 45 mW laser diode with 405 nm wavelength for next-generation optical recording devices | |
| November | Ahn Jihwan (안지환) |
Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, Resource Utilization and Materials Research Department | Mineral processing engineering | Development of technology to manufacture high-functionality precipitated calcium carbonate using limestone as a raw material | |
| December | Lee Sangyeol (이상열) |
Gyeongsang National University | Applied life sciences | A study on the biological defense mechanism through the two-function regulation of peroxiredoxin proteins in response to environmental stress | |
| 2005 | January | Bak Sujin (박수진) |
Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Chemical Materials Research Department | Chemistry | Development of ultra-low-temperature adhesive sealant technology for LNG vessels |
| February | Lee Yonghui (이용희) |
KAIST | Physics | Current-driven single-cell photonic crystal laser | |
| March | Lee Giyong (이기용) |
Samsung SDI, Central Research Institute, Development Team 1 | Mechanics of materials | Development of world's first new low-temperature polysilicon crystallization technology for organic EL displays | |
| April | Kang Seongcheol [ko] (강성철) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Intelligent Robot Center | Robotics | Development and commercialization of Robhaz, a work robot with rough terrain driving | |
| May | Hahn Takdon (한탁돈) |
Yonsei University | Computer science | Color-based image sensor research | |
| June | Ahn Gyuhong (안규홍) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Environmental Process Research Department | Civil engineering | Technologies for water source conservation and river water quality improvement | |
| July | Nam Wonu (남원우) |
Ewha Womans University | Nanoscience and chemistry | Identification of intermediate production of oxygenase | |
| August | Baek Yunggi (백융기) |
Yonsei University, General Graduate School | Biomedical sciences | Discovery and development of synthetic method for Daumone, a longevity-inducing nematode | |
| September | Lee Heun (이흔) |
KAIST | Biochemical engineering | Elucidation of hydrogen storage phenomena within ice particles composed of water | |
| October | Kim Jinseok (김진석) |
Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science, Quality of Life Standards Department | Chemistry | Air density redefines by discovering air composition errors | |
| November | Bak Jaegeun (박재근) |
Hanyang University | Convergence electronics engineering | High-performance nano-SOI technology for information and communication semiconductors | |
| December | Im Gihong (임기홍) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Electronics and electrical engineering | Technologies for single and multi-carrier communication methods | |
| 2006 | January | Woo Jeongwon (우정원) |
Ewha Womans University | Chemistry and nanoscience | Fabrication of three-dimensional photonic crystals and band gap control using liquid crystals |
| February | Kwon Sikcheol (권식철) |
Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Materials Research Institute | New materials engineering | Wear-resistant coating technology for inner surface of long-axis high-pressure cylinders | |
| March | Lee Myeongsu (이명수) |
Seoul National University | Chemistry | Formation of supramolecular tubes through self-assembly of amphiphilic rigid-flexible macrocycle molecules | |
| April | Kim Gyeonggyu (김경규) |
Sungkyunkwan University | Medicine | Elucidation of the three-dimensional structure of the B- and Z-type junctions of DNA | |
| May | Kim Jingeun (김진근) |
KAIST | Civil and environmental engineering | Concrete crack control evaluation system | |
| June | Seo Yeongjun (서영준) |
Seoul National University | Molecular medicine and biopharmaceuticals | Carcinogenic control technology using molecular markers and exploration of cancer-preventing food materials and elucidation of their mechanisms of action | |
| July | Choe Yanggyu (최양규) |
KAIST | Electrical and electronic engineering | Development of the world's smallest 3nm-class nanoelectronic device (FinFET) | |
| August | Yeom Han-woong (염한웅) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Physics | Discovery of unique phase transition in metal atomic line | |
| September | Keum Jonghae (금종해) |
Korea Institute for Advanced Study | Mathematics | Classification of finite symmetry groups on K3 surfaces | |
| October | Lee Jong-ho (이종호) |
Seoul National University | Electrical and computer engineering | High-density/high-performance 3D CMOS devices | |
| November | Ha Changsik (하창식) |
Pusan National University | Polymer engineering | Development of organic-inorganic hybrid materials with highly regular, large nanopore structures. | |
| December | Jeong Jonggyeong (정종경) |
Seoul National University | Life sciences | Elucidating the molecular mechanisms of Parkinson's disease | |
| 2007 | January | Bak Seoksun (박석순) |
Ewha Womans University | Environmental engineering | Model study for identifying hydraulic and water quality characteristics of Paldang Lake |
| February | Hong Seongmin (홍성민) |
Inha University | Life and marine sciences | Development of foundational technologies for glacier research | |
| March | Ahn Gwangseok (안광석) |
Seoul National University | Life sciences | Discovering principle by which the immune system identifies and attacks only diseased cells | |
| April | Lee Munho (이문호) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Advanced materials science | Development of ultra-low-k polymer nanomaterials and synchrotron X-ray nanoanalysis technology | |
| May | Shin Seongu (신성우) |
Hanyang University | Architecture | Development of a sustainable high-rise building construction system | |
| June | Lee Ilhang (이일항) |
Inha University | Information and communication engineering | Development of an optical printed circuit board (O-PCB) | |
| July | Jeong Yonghwan (정용환) |
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Advanced Core Materials Development Lab | Materials engineering | Development of high-performance zirconium alloy | |
| August | Suh Pann-Ghill (서판길) |
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology | Feng Shui | Discovering core mechanisms of growth hormone signaling regulation | |
| September | Hahn Jeongho (한정호) |
Chungbuk National University | Physics | New method for discovering exoplanets | |
| October | Kim Hwangyu (김환규) |
Korea University | New materials chemistry | Spectroscopic studies to develop novel synthesis methods and elucidate the principles of high-efficiency light-amplifying nanomaterials | |
| November | Seon Umyeongho [ko] (선우명호) |
Hanyang University | Future automotive engineering | Network-based next-generation automotive electronic control system design technology | |
| December | Ji Seonha (지선하) |
Yonsei University, Graduate School of Public Health | Health | Impact of obesity on mortality | |
| 2008 | January | Lee Munho (이문호) |
Jeonbuk National University | Electronic information engineering | Jacket matrix discovery and optimal mobile communication code design |
| February | Kim Sun-kee (김선기) |
Seoul National University | Physics and astronomy | Dark matter search experiment | |
| March | Kim Seongjun (김성준) |
Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Materials Research Institute | Steel | Development of advanced high-strength steel materials and integrated molded parts for automobiles | |
| April | Lee Jio (이지오) |
KAIST | Nanoscience and technology | TLR receptor structure elucidation | |
| May | Kim Byeonghyeon (김병현) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Convergence biotechnology | Development of novel quencher-free molecular beacon for nucleic acid analysis | |
| June | Oh Byeonggwon (오병권) |
Seoul National University | Mathematical sciences | Study of n-normal form and n-universal form | |
| July | Lee Wonjae (이원재) |
Ewha Womans University | Life sciences | Clarifying the principle of intestinal bacterial symbiosis | |
| August | Lee Eungsuk (이응숙) |
Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Nanomachinery Research Center | Mechanical engineering | Development of large-area nanoimprinting processes and application technologies | |
| September | Park Nam-Gyu (박남규) |
Sungkyunkwan University | Chemical engineering | Research on development and industrialization of core technologies for dye-sensitized solar cells | |
| October | Ahn Sunil (안순일) |
Yonsei University | Atmospheric science | Elucidating mechanism of El Niño fluctuations due to global warming | |
| November | Bak Gwangseong (박광성) |
Chonnam National University | Urology and medical sciences | Mechanism of vaginal lubrication through aquaporin water transport channels | |
| December | Paik Un-gyu (백운규) |
Hanyang University | Energy engineering and new materials engineering | Development of cathode materials and processes for aqueous lithium secondary batteries | |
| 2009 | January | Won Jongpil (원종필) |
Konkuk University | Social and environmental systems engineering | Development and application of high-performance composite materials to improve performance of concrete structures |
| February | Yu Beomjae [ko] (유범재) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology | Cognitive Robotics Research Group | Development of 'Maru', a real-time, remote-controlled network-based humanoid robot capable of full-body movement | |
| March | Oh Uhtaek (오우택) |
Seoul National University | Molecular medicine and biopharmaceuticals | Cloning and functional studies of ANOCTAMIN1, a novel chlorine channel | |
| April | Jang Taehyeon (장태현) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Chemistry | Development of precise separation/analysis method for polymers | |
| May | Lee Byeongtaek (이병택) |
Soonchunhyang University | Medicine | Development of ceramic microstructure control and multi-extrusion process | |
| June | Kim Sangguk (김상국) |
Seoul National University | Materials engineering | Establishment of magnetic vortex dynamics and development of core source technology for spin waves | |
| July | Kim Yeongjun (김영준) |
Yonsei University | Biomedical sciences | Epigenetic regulation of gene expression | |
| August | Lee Pilho (이필호) |
Kangwon National University | Organic chemistry | Development of new organic reaction using indium | |
| September | Lee Byoungho (이병호) |
Seoul National University | Electrical and computer engineering | Research optical systems and image processing technologies for three-dimensional displays | |
| October | Kim Seungu (김승우) |
KAIST | Mechanical and aerospace systems | Development of extreme ultraviolet laser based on plasmon resonance using an ultrashort laser | |
| November | Lee Yongnam (이용남) |
Sogang University | Mathematics | Construction of simply connected general complex surface with geometric number 0 | |
| December | Cho Minhaeng (조민행) |
Korea University | Chemistry | Ultrashort-wave spectroscopy of optical isomers | |
| 2010 | January | Yang Geunhyeok (양근혁) |
Kyonggi University | Plant architecture engineering | Development of eco-friendly cement-free concrete |
| February | Kim Sanggeon (김상건) |
Seoul National University | Pharmacology | Research on mechanisms of fatty liver and steatohepatitis and new therapeutic drug classes | |
| March | Ham Byeongseung (함병승) |
Inha University, Graduate School of Information and Communication Engineering | Information and communication engineering | Development of long-term quantum memory protocol | |
| April | Jo Gilwon (조길원) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Chemical engineering | Development of stimulus-responsive functional nanosurfaces and organic printed electronic devices | |
| May | Jeong Haung (정하웅) |
KAIST | Physics | Applications of complex network science | |
| June | Lee Takhui (이탁희) |
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology | Physics and astronomy | Development of molecular transistor devices | |
| July | Jang Jeongsik (장정식) |
Seoul National University | Chemical and biological engineering | Development of high-sensitivity sensor manufacturing technology based on conductive polymer nanomaterials | |
| August | Jang Junyeon (장준연) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology | Metallurgical engineering | Development of spin transistor device utilizing electron spin | |
| September | Lee Hyeonu (이현우) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Physics | Interdimensional universality of dynamic interfaces | |
| October | Hahn Changsu (한창수) |
Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Nanomachinery Research Center | Mechanical engineering | Development of carbon nanotube separation technology using microchips | |
| November | Go Jaejung (고재중) |
Korea University | Materials chemistry | Development of organic dyes for dye-sensitized solar cells | |
| December | Yu Hoejun (유회준) |
KAIST | Electrical and electronic engineering | Development of object recognition processor that mimics the structure of the human brain | |
| 2011 | January | Lee Changjoon Justin (이창준) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology | Chemistry | Elucidating the mechanism of signaling substance secretion in non-neuronal brain cells |
| February | Lee Jaeu (이재우) |
Sejong University | Astronomy and space science | Elucidating formation process of globular clusters and our galaxy | |
| March | Lee Simseong (이심성) |
Gyeongsang National University | Chemistry | Development of intelligent nanosupramolecules with controlled photoluminescence through single-crystal structural transformation | |
| April | Kang Seongho (강성호) |
Yonsei University | Electrical and electronic engineering | Research on testing and self-repair of effective memory | |
| May | Cha Jaechun (차재춘) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Mathematics | Invariant theory for four-dimensional deformation of rings | |
| June | Kim Taehwan (김태환) |
Hanyang University | Convergence electronics engineering | Development of next-generation non-volatile memory devices | |
| July | Hahn Yunbong (한윤봉) |
Jeonbuk National University | Chemical engineering | Development of metal oxide nanostructure manufacturing and chemical/biosensor application technology | |
| August | Koh Gou Young (고규영) |
KAIST | Life sciences | Development of "dual angiogenesis inhibitor" that inhibits cancer growth and metastasis | |
| September | Kim Eunseong (김은성) |
KAIST | Physics | Discovery of supersolid phenomena | |
| October | Lee Hakju (이학주) |
Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials | Mechanical engineering | Development of 10 nm-level nano-measurement source technology | |
| November | Yun Juyeong (윤주영) |
Ewha Womans University | Chemical, biological and molecular sciences | Research on a fluorescent chemical sensor selective for APT | |
| December | Choe Junho (최준호) |
KAIST | Life sciences | Novel gene twenty-four defines a critical translation step in the Drosophila clock | |
| 2012 | January | Bak Baeho (박배호) |
Konkuk University | Physics | Friction anisotropy-driver domain imaging on exfoliated monolayer graphene |
| February | Lee Seonghwan (이성환) |
Korea University | Brain engineering | Development of computer vision-based automatic human motion analysis and recognition technology | |
| March | Bak Chanbeom (박찬범) |
KAIST | New materials engineering | Development of artificial photosynthesis technology based on nanomaterials | |
| April | Noh Cheoleon (노철언) |
Inha University | Chemistry | Development of new atmospheric particle measurement and analysis technology | |
| May | Lee Myeonggyun (이명균) |
Seoul National University | Physics and astronomy | Discovering massive structure in a wandering globular cluster | |
| June | Lee Sanghun (이상훈) |
Korea University | Electrical engineering | Development of ultrafine fibers capable of coding materials and structures at the micro level and technologies applicable to regenerative medicine | |
| July | Jeong Huitae (정희태) |
KAIST | Chemical and biological engineering | Development of core technology to improve graphene properties | |
| August | Lee Junho (이준호) |
Seoul National University | Biotechnology | Cellular-level elucidation of the species' diffusion process | |
| September | Lee Giam (이기암) |
Seoul National University | Mathematical engineering | Study of fully nonlinear equations | |
| October | Seo Gapyang (서갑양) |
Seoul National University | Mechanical and aerospace engineering | High-sensitivity skin-attached sensor imitating the locking mechanism of a scarab wing | |
| November | Shin Injae (신인재) |
Yonsei University | Chemistry | Discovery and application of biofunctional organic molecules that can regulate protein activity | |
| December | Yun Yeojun (윤여준) |
Ewha Womans University | Chemical, biological and molecular sciences | Identification of antibiotic kanamycin biosynthesis process and development of novel antibiotic candidate for treating multidrug-resistant superbugs | |
| 2013 | January | Kim Seonguk (김선국) |
Kyung Hee University | Architecture | Development of high-mobility/flexible 2D nanoplate thin-film transistors |
| February | Lee Jeongyong (이정용) |
KAIST | New materials engineering | Development of a real-time atomic-level analysis technology for crystal growth in liquids | |
| March | Kim Jongseung [ko] (김종승)[4] |
Korea University | Chemistry | Development of novel drug delivery complex that combines disease diagnosis and treatment | |
| April | Yun Hongdeok (윤홍덕) |
Seoul National University | Medical school | Identification of transcriptional network regulating stem cell pluripotency | |
| May | Kang Byeongnam (강병남) |
Seoul National University | Physics and astronomy | Explosive percolation transition | |
| June | Lee Junghui (이중희) |
Jeonbuk National University | Fusion engineering | Development of eco-friendly manufacturing technology for highly conductive nanocomposite materials | |
| July | Lee Taeu (이태우) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | New materials engineering | Development of high-efficiency flexible organic light-emitting diodes using graphene electrodes | |
| August | Hwang Seonuk (황선욱) |
Korea University | Medical sciences | Discovery of salt taste receptor protein in the brain | |
| September | Kim Maenggi (김맹기) |
Kongju National University | Atmospheric science | Elucidating impact of anthropogenic black carbon on accelerating glacier and snow melting in Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau | |
| October | Kim Donghun (김동훈) |
Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials | Electronic engineering | Development of core technologies for unmanned processing optimization and autonomous response | |
| November | Kim Usik (김우식) |
Kyung Hee University | Medicine | A new concept in crystallization technology using Taylor vortex | |
| December | Lee Seunghun (이승훈) |
Seoul National University Hospital | Medicine | Development of ceria nanoparticles as a new stroke treatment | |
| 2014 | January | Lee Heungno (이흥노) |
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology | Information and communication engineering | Realization of high-resolution information acquisition technology using sign-theoretic multi-compression sensing techniques |
| February | Lee Jongram (이종람) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | New materials engineering | Development of substrate technology for flexible electronic devices | |
| March | Kim Jinyeong (김진영) |
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology | Chemical engineering | Improving efficiency of polymer optoelectronic devices through surface plasmon resonance | |
| April | Ahn Jihun (안지훈) |
Korea University | Life sciences | Identification of plant thermometer protein that detects temperature changes | |
| May | Kim Yeonghun (김영훈) |
Seoul National University | Mathematical sciences | Moduli space and invariants of Riemann surfaces | |
| June | Kim Sanguk (김상욱) |
KAIST | Computer engineering | Nanotechnology for molecular assembly of chemically doped carbon materials | |
| July | Bak Seungbeom (박승범) |
Seoul National University | Chemistry | Quantum efficiency control technology of Seoul-Fluor, a unique fluorescent framework | |
| August | Jeon Jangsu (전장수) |
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology | Life sciences | Identifying cause of degenerative arthritis | |
| September | Gu Boncheol (구본철) |
Seoul National University | Physics and astronomy | Confirming creation and origin of phosphorus (P), an essential element for living organisms | |
| October | Kim Jongman (김종만) |
Hanyang University | College of Nanotechnology | Development of new fingerprint analysis method using sweat pore maps | |
| November | Hwang Cheolsang (황철상) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Biotechnology | Discovery of N-terminal methionine protein degradation signal and degradation pathway | |
| December | Jang Yunseok (장윤석) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Environmental analytical chemistry | Treatment of environmental pollutants using nano-bio fusion technology and identification of the environmental and ecological hazards of nanomaterials | |
| 2015 | January | Jo Yonghun (조용훈) |
KAIST | Physics | New concept photonic light source and light control technology using nanostructures |
| February | Jo Gwanghyeon (조광현) |
KAIST | Bio and brain engineering | Development of new cancer cell death control technology through IT convergence research | |
| March | Shin Sehyeon (신세현) |
Korea University | Mechanical engineering | Separation of platelets from whole blood using standing surface acoustic waves in a microchannel | |
| April | Kim Jinhyeon (김진현) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology | Neurology | Creating 3D brain maps using the new brain neural network mapping technology (mGRASP) | |
| May | Lee Gitaek (이기택) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Marine chemistry | Elucidating changes in marine ecosystem due to influx of atmospheric nitrogen pollutants | |
| June | Kim Seongung (김성웅) |
Sungkyunkwan University | Energy science | Development of high-efficiency thermoelectric materials through formation of high-density grain boundary dislocations and elucidation of electronic and heat transfer phenomena | |
| July | Lee Changhui (이창희) |
Seoul National University | Electrical and information engineering | Development of world's most efficient tri-color quantum dot light-emitting diode | |
| August | Lee Sangjun (이상준) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Mechanical engineering | Identification of unknown biofluid phenomena and development of core technologies | |
| September | Ha Heonpil (하헌필) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology | Materials engineering | Low-temperature denitrification catalyst with high efficiency and durability that can operate over a wide temperature range | |
| October | Kim Yonghui (김용희) |
Hanyang University | Pharmacology | Development of adipose cell-targeted gene delivery system for obesity treatment and obesity-induced metabolic syndrome | |
| November | Yeom Yeongil [ko] (염영일) |
Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology | Molecular genetics | Identification of cell signaling system mediated by lactate | |
| December | Lee Taeeok (이태억) |
KAIST | Systems engineering | Development of semiconductor manufacturing process equipment operation optimization and discrete event system scheduling theory and methods | |
| 2016 | January | Kuk Jongseong (국종성) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Climatology | Recent investigation into causes of climate change in Arctic and mid-latitude regions |
| February | Kim Hyeonjae (김현재) |
Yonsei University | Electrical and electronic engineering | Development of core backplane technologies for flat panel displays | |
| March | Kim Geunsu (김근수)[5] |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Physics | Bandgap control and discovery of anisotropic Dirac states in two-dimensional materials | |
| April | Ham Sihyeon (함시현) |
Sookmyung Women's University | Chemistry | Study of aggregation of disease-related proteins | |
| May | Jo Dongu (조동우) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Mechanical engineering | Development of integrated 3D tissue/organ printing technology for regenerating damaged tissues/organs in the human body | |
| June | Shim Taebo (심태보) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology | Medicinal chemistry | Technology transfer (development of global innovative targeted anticancer drug candidates) | |
| July | Byeon Jaehyeong (변재형) |
KAIST | Mathematical sciences | Development of variational calculus for constructing integrated solutions | |
| August | Han Wook-shin (한욱신)[6] |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Creative IT convergence engineering | Development of world's most efficient big graph data analysis technology | |
| September | Noh Yongyeong (노용영) |
Dongguk University | Convergence energy and new materials engineering | Development of ultra-thin, high-performance flexible electronic devices and high-sensitivity gas sensors using printing technology | |
| October | Kim Dongpyo (김동표) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Chemical engineering | Development of microsecond synthetic chemistry control technology | |
| November | Jo Maenghyo (조맹효) |
Seoul National University | Mechanical and aerospace engineering | Development of core technology for multiscale analysis of photoresponsive polymer materials | |
| December | Kim Jeonghun (김정훈) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Life sciences | Dopamine regulation of amygdala inhibitory circuits for expression of learned fear | |
| 2017 | January | Bak Taeseong (박태성) |
Seoul National University | Statistics | Pathway-based approach using hierarchical components of collapsed rare variants |
| February | Jeong Jonghwa (정종화) |
Gyeongsang National University | Chemistry | Development of intelligent self-assembly supramolecular gels | |
| March | Bak Namgyu (박남규) |
Seoul National University | Electrical and information engineering | Development of first top-down, universal metamaterial/metasurface | |
| April | Heo Wondo (허원도) |
KAIST | Life sciences | Development of optogenetic source technology for controlling calcium ions in vivo | |
| May | Lee Jongseop (이종섭) |
Korea University | Civil, architectural and environmental engineering | Development of geotechnical and geophysical ground property evaluation technology | |
| June | Kang Giseok (강기석) |
Seoul National University | Materials engineering | Development of new materials for next-generation metal-air secondary batteries | |
| July | Yun Taeyeong [ko] (윤태영) |
Seoul National University | Electrical engineering | Elucidating movement of membrane proteins at single molecular level | |
| August | Kim Ingang (김인강) |
Korea Institute for Advanced Study | Mathematics | Analysis of difficult problems in topology and geometry of three-dimensional manifolds | |
| September | Shim Sangjun (심상준) |
Korea University | Biochemical engineering | Development of DNA-based size- and shape-controlled metal nanoparticle synthesis technology | |
| October | Bak Jinhong (박진홍) |
Sungkyunkwan University Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Electrical engineering | Development of ultra-low-power semiconductor devices and circuit technology capable of ternary operation | |
| November | Seong Hyeongjin (성형진) |
KAIST | Mechanical engineering | Development of sophisticated liquid droplet control technology for microfluidic chips | |
| December | Kim Changyeong (김창영) |
Seoul National University | Solid state physics | Elucidating electronic structure of highly correlated materials, such as high-temperature superconductors | |
| 2018 | January | Kim Jun (김준) |
Yonsei University Department of Atmospheric Science | Atmospheric physics, atmospheric environment, remote sensing | Development of remote sensing technique capable of analyzing air pollution from a geostationary orbit, enabling observation of regional distribution and movement of air pollutants |
| February | Lee Gyeongmu (이경무) |
Seoul National University | Electrical engineering | Development of deep learning-based super-resolution image restoration technology | |
| March | Lee Huiseung (이희승) |
KAIST | Chemistry | Development of magnetic compass using nonmagnetic biomolecular peptides | |
| April | Seon Jeongyun (선정윤) |
Seoul National University | Materials engineering | Development of hydrogel-based touch panel with enhanced transparency and elasticity | |
| May | Bak Huiseong (박희성) |
KAIST | Chemistry | Development of customized protein modification technology to control disease-causing proteins | |
| June | Kim Jhoon (김기현)[7] |
Hanyang University | Civil and environmental engineering | Detecting and controlling air pollutants using eco-friendly new materials | |
| July | Bak Honggyu (박홍규) |
Korea University | Physics | Development of a light-powered nanowire transistor | |
| August | Yun Seongro [ko] (윤성로) |
Seoul National University | Electrical and information engineering | Development of artificial intelligence technology for sequential big data analysis | |
| September | Gu Jongmin (구종민) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology | Chemical engineering | Development of MXene-polymer composite raw material technology | |
| October | Lee Haesin (이해신) |
KAIST | Chemistry | Development of bloodless injection needle that doesn't bleed when pricked | |
| November | Kim Myeonghui (김명희) |
Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology | Food microbiology | Elucidation of the antiviral function of protein synthesis enzyme complexes | |
| December | Cheon Jung Hee (천정희) |
Seoul National University | Mathematics | Complete decryption of multilinear functions, the biggest issue in cryptography | |
| 2019 | January | Lee Yongjae (이용재) |
Yonsei University | Geology | First discovery of superhydrated minerals deep underground |
| February | Lee Jongho (이종호) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology | Inorganic materials | Securing large-area proton ceramic fuel cell technology | |
| March | Choe Hyeonyong (최현용) |
Yonsei University | Electrical and electronic engineering | Development of quantum information conversion device using a laser | |
| April | Bang Changhyeon (방창현) |
Sungkyunkwan University | Chemical engineering, mechanical and aerospace engineering | Research octopus suction cups and diagnostic and therapeutic patch that can be stuck underwater | |
| May | Kim Hyeongbeom (김형범) |
Yonsei University | Medicine | Precise prediction of gene editing activity using artificial intelligence | |
| June | Kwak Junmyeong (곽준명) |
DGIST | Plant molecular genetics | Elucidating reason and principle why plant abscission always occurs in fixed location | |
| July | Shin Gwanu (신관우) |
Sogang University | Chemistry | Implementing artificial cells that can metabolize energy on their own | |
| August | Bak Hoseok (박호석) |
Sungkyunkwan University | Chemical engineering, polymer engineering | Elucidating energy storage mechanism of two-dimensional semiconductor phosphorene | |
| September | Song Seokho (송석호) |
Hanyang University | Physics | Novel optical device operating principle that utilizes energy loss | |
| October | Bak Byeongguk (박병국) |
KAIST | New materials engineering | Development of high-efficiency spin current-generating material, a key next-generation semiconductor technology | |
| November | Hong Yongtaek (홍용택) |
Seoul National University | Electrical and information engineering | Development of flexible hybrid electronics technology based on printing processes | |
| December | Bak Jonghyeok (박종혁) |
Chungbuk National University, Medical School | Medicine | Providing evidence for health research of people with disabilities and healthcare policies using big data | |
| 2020 | January | Kim Dohwan (김도환) |
Hanyang University | Chemical engineering | Development of electronic skin technology that mimics tactile cells applicable to wearable electronic devices |
| February | Shim Jaeyun (심재윤) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Electronics and electrical engineering | Development of nanowatt integrated circuits for ultra-small wireless IoT sensor platforms | |
| March | Hwang Daehui (황대희) |
Seoul National University, Department of Life Sciences | Life sciences | Elucidation of genetic proteome mechanism of early-onset gastric cancer, a threat to those in their 30s and 40s | |
| April | Kim Sangu (김상우) |
Sungkyunkwan University | New materials engineering | Development of technology to charge implantable medical devices using human-safe ultrasound | |
| May | Jeon Heonsu (전헌수) |
Seoul National University, College of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics and Astronomy | Physics | Developing next-generation laser control technology by revealing properties of random optical modes | |
| June | Ye Sanguk (예상욱) |
Hanyang University, (ERICA) Department of Marine Convergence Engineering | Atmospheric science | Identifying atmospheric circulation characteristics that control changes in precipitation in tropical Pacific due to increased CO2 | |
| July | Kim Sanghyeon (김상현) |
Korea Institute for Advanced Study | Mathematics | Solved problem in topology by proving regularity of differential homomorphism groups | |
| August | Hong Wonbin (홍원빈) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering | Electronics and electrical engineering | Providing data highway foundation with ultra-high frequency 5G communication antenna source technology | |
| September | Kim Byeongseok (김병석) |
Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology | Civil engineering | Development and commercialization of ultra-high-strength, high-durability super concrete with a 200-year lifespan | |
| October | Kim Jeongwon (김정원) |
KAIST | Electrical engineering | Development of ultra-high-speed, high-resolution, and multi-functional sensor technology capable of detecting nanometer differences | |
| November | Baek Jongbeom (백종범) |
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology | Polymer engineering | Breaking stereotype about metal magnets through discovering first plastic magnetic material | |
| December | Kim Jongpil (김종필) |
Dongguk University | Biotechnology | Development of vivo cell fate conversion technology to treat Parkinson's disease | |
| 2021 | January | Kim Beomjun (김범준)[8] |
KAIST | Chemical engineering | Development of high-performance fuel cells with durable block copolymer carbon particles |
| February | Bak Gyeongpyo (박경표) |
Seoul National University, School of Dentistry | Dentistry | Development of radiation protection agent that removes reactive oxygen species when exposed to radiation | |
| March | Bak Jinhyeong (박진형) |
Sogang University | Mathematics | Solving geometric and algebraic problems of second varieties in algebraic geometry | |
| April | Hahn Seungyong (한승용) |
Seoul National University | Electrical and information engineering | New record for DC magnetic fields using high-temperature superconducting magnets | |
| May | Shin Byeongha (신병하)[9] |
KAIST | New materials engineering | Development of high-efficiency, high-stability, large-bandgap perovskite solar cells | |
| June | Eom Jingi (엄진기) |
Korea Railroad Research Institute, Future Transportation Policy Headquarters | Transportation engineering | Development of human-centered, big data-based passenger analysis system | |
| July | Shim Heungseon (심흥선) |
KAIST | Physics | Theoretical elucidation and first demonstration of existence of condor spin cloud, a key to future semiconductor development | |
| August | Bak Huncheol (박훈철) |
Konkuk University | Smart transportation engineering | Development of beetle-inspired flying robot capable of exploring without crashing | |
| September | Lee Changha (이창하) |
Seoul National University | Chemical and biological engineering | Development of intelligent water treatment technology to improve removal efficiency of various new water pollutants | |
| October | Yang Changdeok (양창덕) |
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology | Energy and chemical engineering | Development of core material that addresses both stability and efficiency of next-generation solar cells | |
| November | Lee Hyeokjin (이혁진) |
Ewha Womans University, College of Pharmacy | Biomedical engineering | Development of lipid nanoparticles that aid in delivery of ribonucleic acid therapeutics and messenger ribonucleic acid vaccines into the body | |
| December | Kim Cheolhong (김철홍) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Electronic and electrical engineer | Strengthening competitiveness of digital health industry through development and commercialization of optical ultrasound medical imaging | |
| 2022 | January | Mun Juho (문주호) |
Yonsei University | New materials engineering | Development of eco-friendly (green) hydrogen production technology using low-cost, high-efficiency solar cells |
| February | Lee Junyeop (이준엽) |
Sungkyunkwan University | Chemical engineering, polymer engineering | Breakthrough in display technology through development of high-efficiency, long-life blue organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) | |
| March | Jo Seungu (조승우) |
Yonsei University | Biotechnology | Implementing an advanced artificial brain based on stem cells and tissue engineering | |
| April | Lee Changsu (이창수) |
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute | Energy eystems engineering | Development of complex behavior analysis simulator for deep disposal of high-level radioactive waste | |
| May | Lee Jeongyong (이정용) |
KAIST | Electrical and electronic engineering | Development of high-efficiency photovoltaic devices using next-generation semiconductor heterojunctions | |
| June | Bak Seonyeong (박선영) |
Kyungpook National University | Earth system sciences | Observing causes of global environmental change...providing scientific evidence for climate change response | |
| July | Kwon Sunghoon (권성훈) |
Seoul National University | Electrical and information engineering | Developing solution for commercializing DNA memory with ultra-high-purity DNA purification technology | |
| August | Jo Gilyeong (조길영) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Physics | Successfully maintaining "floquet state," which allows properties of matter to be altered by light | |
| September | Kim Donghyeon (김동현) |
Korea Railroad Research Institute | Mechanical engineering | Development of high-speed rail tunnel sonic boom reduction hood | |
| October | Hahn Jeongu (한정우) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Chemical engineering | Development of core technology for synthesizing nanocatalysts with excellent performance and stability | |
| November | Go Seunghwan (고승환) |
Seoul National University | Mechanical engineering | Development of transparent silicon micropatterning technology applicable to organ-mimetic chips | |
| December | Bae Sangsu (배상수) |
Seoul National University | Medical school | Development of sophisticated and safe next-generation DNA base-editing gene scissors | |
| 2023 | January | Kim Yunseok (김윤석) |
Sungkyunkwan University | New materials engineering | Realizing high-performance next-generation semiconductor materials using ion beams |
| February | Song Yeongmin (송영민) |
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology | Information mechanical engineering | Development of amphibious, ultra-compact, wide-angle camera capable of 360-degree omnidirectional shooting | |
| March | Lee Sangho (이상호) |
Kookmin University | Construction systems engineering | Development of next-generation water treatment, desalination, and water resource management technologies to overcome the water shortage crisis | |
| April | Kang Munjin (강문진) |
KAIST | Mathematical sciences | Solving problem of shock waves in compressible Euler equations | |
| May | Shin Hyeonseok (신현석) |
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology | Chemistry | Synthesis of amorphous boron nitride thin films capable of overcoming limitations of semiconductor microfabrication | |
| June | Kim Chanhyeok (김찬혁) |
KAIST | Chemistry | Development of novel treatment for Alzheimer's disease using the immune system | |
| July | Choe Jeonggyun (최정균) |
KAIST | Bio and brain engineering | Development of core technologies for smart immune cell systems and mRNA-based anticancer vaccines | |
| August | Kim Yunhui (김윤희) |
Gyeongsang National University | Chemistry | Development of high-efficiency, high-stability materials for organic solar cells | |
| September | Kwon Ilhan (권일한) |
Hanyang University | Resource and environmental engineering | Development of technology to increase the added value of carbon-cycle waste resources | |
| October | Shin Yeongsu (신영수) |
KAIST | Electrical and electronic engineering | Development of high-performance semiconductor lithography optimization technology using machine learning | |
| November | Jeong Sangguk (정상국) |
Myongji University | Mechanical engineering | Development of electronic self-cleaning glass for autonomous driving sensors | |
| December | Jeong Sujong (정수종) |
Seoul National University | Environmental studies | Development of global carbon cycle diagnostic technology to address climate change | |
| 2024 | January | Kim Taeil (김태일) |
Sungkyunkwan University | Chemical engineering | Development of noise filter materials using biomimetic techniques and their application to bioelectronic devices |
| February | Kim Jeong (김정) |
KAIST | Mechanical engineering | Development of large-area robotic skin technology capable of human-like tactile sensation and wound healing | |
| March | Kim Daedeok (김대덕) |
Seoul National University | Pharmaceutical sciences | Development of ultra-small, tumor-targeting nanoparticles capable of extracorporeal excretion through advanced design strategies | |
| April | Son Donghui (손동희) |
Sungkyunkwan University | Electronics and electrical engineering | Development of flexible bioelectronic device system capable of interfacing with biological tissue | |
| May | Seo Mingyo (서민교) |
KAIST | Physics | Extreme challenges and rediscovery of optical irreflection and optical vacuum | |
| June | Kim Seunggyu (김승규) |
Incheon National University | Oceanography | Unraveling global circulation of microplastics and Arctic's role | |
| July | Rho Junsuk [ko] (노준석)[10] |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering | Development of materials and processing technology for mass production of ultra-thin metalens | |
| August | Kim Changseok (김창석) |
Pusan National University | Optical mechatronics engineering | Development of color-modulated 4D optical imaging technology that enables autonomous driving even in bad weather | |
| September | Lee Seongjung (이성중) |
Seoul National University | Dental science | First study identifying mechanism by which brain glial cells regulate social behavior | |
| October | Park Moon Jeong (박문정) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Chemistry | Polymer phase transition research | |
| November | Jeong Ilmun (정일문)[11] |
Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology | Water resources engineering | Development of bypass-type sand dam to improve water welfare in mountainous areas | |
| December | Kim Beomjun [ko] (김범준) |
Pohang University of Science and Technology | Physics | Discovery of spin nematic phase | |
| 2025 | January | Choe Hyeongjin (최형진) |
Seoul National University | Medicine | GLP-1 appetite regulation mechanism by the hypothalamus |
| February | Lee Geonjae [ko] (이건재)[12] |
KAIST | New materials engineering | Development of surface-emitting micro LED mask using micro-mass vacuum transfer | |
| March | Lee Sanghyeok (이상혁) |
Seoul National University | Mathematical sciences | Bounded maxima of functions on space curves | |
| April | Oh Junhak (오준학) |
Seoul National University | Chemical and biological engineering | Manufacturing of chiral organic materials and application in advanced optoelectronic devices | |
| May | Kim Jaejun (김재준)[13] |
Seoul National University | Electrical and information engineering | Lightweighting of AI models and design of dedicated semiconductor accelerators | |
| June | Oh Hyeongseok (오형석) |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Clean Energy Research Center | Chemical and biological engineering | Development and demonstration of high-value-added compound (e-Chemical) production technology through electrochemical CO2 conversion | |
| July | Kim Sanghyeon (김상현) |
Yonsei University | Civil and environmental engineering | Development of high-efficiency, continuous production technology for "eco-friendly life science hydrogen (green biohydrogen)" using organic waste resources | |
| August | Jeong Myeonghwa (정명화) |
Sogang University | Physics | Discovery of room-temperature quantum mechanical spin pumping phenomenon | |
| September | Jeong Jaeung (정재웅) |
KAIST | Electrical and electronic engineering | Development of variable stiffness intravenous needle that softens with body temperature | |
| October | Han Bohyeong (한보형) |
Seoul National University | Computer engineering | Development of an inference algorithm (FIFO-Diffusion) for generating infinite-length images without additional learning. | |
| November | Choe Mingi (최민기) |
KAIST | Biochemical engineering | Development of a high-performance catalyst for environmentally friendly ammonia synthesis | |
| December | Lee Gwan-hyung (이관형) |
Seoul National University | Materials engineering | Development of "hypotaxy," a large-area single-crystal 2D semiconductor growth platform |
See also
References
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- ↑ "Professor Junsuk Rho of POSTECH Selected as 'Scientist of the Month' for July 2024". Pohang University of Science and Technology. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "Dr. Chung, Il Moon wins 'Scientist of the Month' award on November". Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "KAIST's Lee Geon-jae wins Scientist of the Month for innovative micro LED technology". The Chosun Ilbo. Lee Jong-hyun. 5 February 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
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