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Atomic lift-off of epitaxial membranes for cooling-free infrared detection

Atomic lift-off of epitaxial membranes for cooling-free infrared detection

Prof. Celesta S. Chang

Professor Celesta S. Chang's research team from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has developed an 'Atomic Lift-Off' technique that enables the production of ultrathin, freestanding perovskite oxide membranes—paving the way for high-performance, cooling-free infrared sensors.

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Cytoplasmic zinc promotes IL-1β production by monocytes and macrophages through mTORC1-induced glycolysis in rheumatoid arthritis

Cytoplasmic zinc promotes IL-1β production by monocytes and macrophages through mTORC1-induced glycolysis in rheumatoid arthritis

Prof. Won-Woo LEE

Professor Won-woo Lee's research team at the College of Medicine identified the mechanism of enhancing the inflammatory response and suggested a new possibility for controlling the immune response of patients with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Identification of Sex Pheromone Components of Korean Dioryctria abietella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Population and Synergism of Pheromone and Pine Cone Volatile Blends

Identification of Sex Pheromone Components of Korean Dioryctria abietella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Population and Synergism of Pheromone and Pine Cone Volatile Blends

Prof. Il-Kwon Park

Professor Il-Kwon Park's research team at the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Biological Resources announced that they had succeeded in identifying and artificially synthesizing the sex pheromone components of Korean Dioryctria abietella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) population, which causes enormous damage to the endangered Korean fir's (Abies koreana) cone.

Ice front retreat reconfigures meltwater-driven gyres modulating ocean heat delivery to an Antarctic ice shelf

Ice front retreat reconfigures meltwater-driven gyres modulating ocean heat delivery to an Antarctic ice shelf

Prof. SungHyun Nam

The joint research team led by Professor Nam Seong-hyeon of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences published the world's first research result on the self-defense mechanism of the Antarctic ice shelf in the academic journal Nature Communications.

Multiferroic enabled magnetic-exciton in 2D qunatum entangled van der Waals antiferromagnet NiI2

Multiferroic enabled magnetic-exciton in 2D qunatum entangled van der Waals antiferromagnet NiI2

Prof. Je-Geun Park

Professor Je-geun Park's research team at the Department of Physics and Astronomy announced that they had discovered quantum entanglement in a new two-dimensional material with magnetism.

Genome structure and diversity among Cynanchum wilfordii accessions

Genome structure and diversity among Cynanchum wilfordii accessions

Prof. Tae-Jin Yang

Professor Yang Tae-jin's team in the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources is conducting research on the genomic structure characteristics and genetic diversity of Baeksuo grown in Korea.

Light-Triggered In Situ Biosynthesis of Artificial Melanin for Skin Protection

Light-Triggered In Situ Biosynthesis of Artificial Melanin for Skin Protection

Prof. Byung-Gee Kim

The research team of Professor Kim Byung-gi and Hwang Seok-yeon in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering announced that they have developed a biomimetic system that protects skin tissues and cells from UV rays by making artificial melanosomes.

The Discovery of Genetic Factors Surrounding the Physiological Disorder of Root Plants

The Discovery of Genetic Factors Surrounding the Physiological Disorder of Root Plants

Prof. Ji-Young Lee

The research team of Professor Lee, Ji-Young in the Department of Biological Sciences announced that they have found that the pithiness in radish taproots is facilitated by NAC013, which is a transcription factor activated in environments that cause the increase of reactive oxygen.

The First Implementation of Floquet Engineering in Magnetic Materials

The First Implementation of Floquet Engineering in Magnetic Materials

Prof. Je-Geun Park

The joint research team of Professor Park, Je-Geun in the Department of Physics & Astronomy announced that they have succeeded in implementing the Floquet engineering technology in the magnetic van der Waals material MnPS3.

The Technology that Remotely Detects Objects with Eyes Closed

The Technology that Remotely Detects Objects with Eyes Closed

Prof. Jeong-yun Sun & Prof. Ho-young Kim

The research team of Professor Jeong-Yun Sun and Professor Ho-Young Kim in the College of Engineering announced that they have developed the technology that remotely detects the location and motions of objects nearby by mimicking ray’s ability to detect electric field.

NIRVP: A robust structural proxy for sun-induced chlorophyll fluorescence and photosynthesis across scales

NIRVP: A robust structural proxy for sun-induced chlorophyll fluorescence and photosynthesis across scales

Prof. Youngryel Ryu

Professor Youngryel Ryu of the Department of Landscape Architecture and Rural Systems Engineering developed a technology that conveniently and accurately detects photosyntheis on ground by using remote sensing.

Transparent Air Filters with Active Thermal Sterilization

Transparent Air Filters with Active Thermal Sterilization

Prof. Seung Hwan Ko

Professor Seung Hwan Ko's research team in the Department of Mechanical Engineering announced that they developed a "transparent copper nanowire" which collects and sterilizes fine dust and pathogens.

Deep reinforcement learning-designed radiofrequency waveform in MRI

Deep reinforcement learning-designed radiofrequency waveform in MRI

Prof. Jongho Lee

Professor Jongho Lee's research team in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering announced that they developed a technology that enables artificial intelligence to design the electromagnetic waves used in MRI by itself.