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Ajou presents certificates of appointment to new faculty members[16.08.26]A ceremony for presenting certificates of appointment to Ajou University’s new professors for the fall semester of the 2016 academic year was held on the morning of August 26th in Yulgok Hall's Conference Room 1.The number of new faculty members is 14 for the University and 2 for the University’s Medical Center. At the ceremony, President Dong Yeon Kim and professors with administrative positions welcomed the new faculty members. The event began with an introduction of new professors, followed by the presentation of the certificates and a luncheon. During the afternoon session, there was a briefing on the responsibilities of the University divisions.President Kim said, "Ajou is pursuing 'Game-changing Revolution' to bring changes to universities. I expect you to join the campaign and make great contributions for the University's development."< List of the newly appointed faculty members>Joo Hyeong Kim (Department of Chemical Engineering, assistant professor)Jong Hyeon Kim (Department of Applied Chemical & Biological Engineering, assistant professor)Jin Yeong Kim (Department of Architecture, assistant professor)Won Joon Hwang (Department of Software, assistant professor)Ji Eun Lee (Department of Physics, assistant professor)Ha Yeong Kim (Department of Financial Engineering, assistant professor)Dae Gyun Yoon (Department of Software, associate professor)Jae Yeong Choi (Department of Software, associate professor)Jong Hyeon Kim (Department of Cyber Security, associate professor)Nam Shik Moon (Department of Mathematics, associate professor)Chang Soo Lim (Department of Chemistry, assistant professor)Taek Gyun Lee (University College, assistant professor)Ha Yeong Oh (University College, assistant professor)Eun Hee Koo (University College, assistant professor)Bo Hyeon Kim (Department of Medical Sciences, assistant professor)Jeong Ah Ahn (Department of Nursing Sciences, assistant professor)
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Ajou's student society SeA wins the Grand Prize at the Classics Discussion Contest for University Students[16.08.25]SeA, a student discussion society from Ajou University's Department of History, received the Grand Prize at the 3rd Classics Discussion Contest for University Students hosted by the Korea National Institute for General Education (KNIGE) under the Korean Council for University Education.The contest, which was held on August 23rd at Yonsei University, aims to encourage students to enhance their understanding of humans and the world through reading and discussing classics and to promote a culture where lecturers and students discuss classics together. Students who are attending four-year universities were qualified for the contest, and the participants presented on two books selected from among the classics designated by KNIGE.The contest consisted of a preliminary and final round, with nine teams making it to the final based on a review of their discussion reports and in-depth interviews. In the final round, each team made a presentation and answered questions from judges and the audience.SeA won the first place award and 3 million won in prize money. The discussion that earned the prize for Jae Heon Cha (Department of History, entrance class of 2014), Eun Bi Kim (Department of Political Science and Diplomacy, entrance class of 2014), Hyeon Woo Shin (Department of History, entrance class of 2016), and Jun Mo Yang (Department of History, entrance class of 2014) was entitled "Mentoring from Mencius and Aristotle – Explore the Path for Korean Society." Professor Jong Sik Kim (Department of History) advised the students regarding the event.
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Ajou's professors develop flexible and highly efficient solar cells [16.08.23]A team of Professor Jae Jin Lee and Professor Joon Seok Heo from Ajou University (both in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering) succeeded in developing ultra-light and highly efficient solar cells based on GaAs. The team used the Metalorganic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) technology in developing high-grade solar cell wafers and a new combination of p-type electrode structure, etc.Their research findings were included in The Scientific Reports published in late July by Nature. According to the team, the thin film-type solar cell it developed is easier to commercialize for unmanned aircrafts and hand-held electronic devices, etc. thanks to high efficiency, flexibility, and lightness.There have been active research activities involving inorganic materials, because flexible solar cells commonly made from organic materials are priced lower, but not efficient enough. The research team addressed the issue by using GaAs, a representative inorganic material and preferred in reliability and energy conversion efficiency, etc. The newly developed solar cell adopts a relatively simple Epitaxial Lift-off (ELO) process utilizing the stress of metal deposed on flexible boards and has a highly efficient n-on-p structure. The ELO process, a common way of making GaAs-based flexible solar cells, deposes semi-conductor elements onto a flexible board by separating them in the shape of thin films after the elements are formed on a hard board.A technical challenge regarding the flexible n-on-p structure solar cell is that its p-type electrode is melted down by etching solution such as hydrofluoric acid during the relevant process. The research team made a breakthrough by developing and adopting the p-type electrode that is not dissolved by etching solution and has low resistance.The team then made flexible GaAs-based solar cells by applying the newly developed p-type electrode to epi wafer – a process of adding semi-conductor properties to a GaAs-based board – after it is formed on MOCVD. The new cell has a global level of energy conversion efficiency with 22.08 percent and is strong in flexibility and lightness. The hard board used in the process can be recycled, which can dramatically reduce the manufacturing costs. Seong Hyeon Moon (doctoral course of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering) participated in the related paper as the first author and the research was conducted with the support of the Energy Technology Development Project carried out by the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning, the Priority Research Institutes Project carried out by the Ministry of Education, and the General Researcher Support Project (new research) carried out by the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning.< A photo of the GaAs-based solar cell developed by Ajou's research team. It has a highly efficient n-on-p structure thanks to a new combination of p-type electrodes that can endure the ELO process.>
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The first committee meeting is held to discuss Ajou University Library remodeling[16.08.19]The first meeting of the Central Library Remodeling Committee was held on the morning of August 18th in the Theater on the ground floor of the Ajou University Central Library.The meeting was attended by President Dong Yeon Kim, Library Remodeling Committee Chairman and Executive Vice President for Industry-Academia Cooperation Kyung Hee Choi, deans of colleges, and relevant vice presidents. Also in attendance were President Gyeong Jin Lee from the General Student Council, Yong Won Park from the General Alumni Association, Chairman Won Gyu Cho from the Alumni Association of the Department of Architecture, Chairman Jeong Man Cho from the Alumni Association of the Graduate School of Public Affairs, and relevant staff members from the University. The Committee members are deans of colleges, Vice President for Planning, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Administration, the president and vice president of the Student Council who represent students, and six officials from the General Alumni Association.The meeting kicked off with an introduction of the Library remodeling project by Vice President for Planning Jung Seob Lee, followed by a presentation of the remodeling plan by Central Library Executive Director Dong Woo Shin (professor in the Department of Architecture) and discussion among the participants.Last year, the University established its development plan – Ajou's Great Turning – and has since been pursuing improvements to the campus environment. In a survey of 1,000 students, the Central Library topped the ranking of facilities that should be renovated first. In June and July, the University conducted a study on remodeling the Library and presented the findings to the Committee on the day.There have been steady demands for renovating the Library because its buildings and facilities have deteriorated since its construction in 1983. The Committee plans to redesign the Library, reflecting student demands and requirements prior to beginning the remodeling during the winter vacation.President Kim said, "I expect that the remodeled Library will become a popular place among Ajou people."He went on to say, "It should also be an opportunity to establish the functions and roles of the Library in line with ongoing changes," adding, "I ask that the Committee produces the best possible results, though there will be many things to consider including the budget."
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Ajou's Chan Hyeon Park and Hyo Seung Park win the First Prize at the Defense Science and Technology Fair[16.08.12]Two graduate students from Ajou University won the First Prize at the '2016 Defense Science and Technology Fair – Defense Technology Startup Challenge' hosted by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration.The Fair, which was held from August 4th to the 7th at COEX, Seoul, aims to identify innovative ideas and foster venture businesses for the development of science technology through a partnership between the private, public, and military sectors. The Defense Technology Startup Challenge was a part of the Fair, along with the International Military Science & Technology session, the Defense Venture Idea Competition, and an introductory session on new defense technologies, etc. The team of Chan Hyeon Park (Department of Systems Engineering, pictured above) and Hyo Seung Park (Department of Software), both graduate students from Ajou University, won the First Prize (Minister of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration Prize). The event had two categories – Student Division and Adult Division – and the First Prize winners received 15 million won in prize money.The two students derived their award-winning idea from a patented technology posted on the Military Technology Marketplace – Guided Weapons Operating in an Ultra High Subsonic Environment Open Parachutes with Aerodynamic Load. The idea can be used to open a parachute when a commercial drone is in danger of crashing.Chan Hyeon Park said, "I want to thank my guiding professor (Professor Eui Whan Kim, Department of Systems Engineering) for fully supporting students' interests and their personal goals."
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Ajou's President visits U.S. to discuss expanding student internship programs[16.08.11]Ajou University President Dong Yeon Kim visited the U.S. cities of Los Angeles and Seattle for seven nights and nine days from July 28th to August 5th to discuss expanding student internship programs with local companies run by Koreans.On August 1st, President Kim met with representative Hoon Kim at the CKP LA Office and signed a relevant agreement. CKP, the largest Asian accounting firm in the U.S., has hired Ajou students as paid interns since last year. Four accounting majors have been sent to the firm as interns over the past two years.The two sides agreed to lengthen the internship program to one year from the current six weeks to three months so that the students can better prepare for the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountant) exam.On August 2nd, Ajou's delegation concluded an internship program agreement with H-Mart, the largest Asian market in the U.S. Starting this month, twelve students from the University will be dispatched to H-Mart as interns and build on-site experiences in design and purchasing, etc. Under the agreement, the two sides will expand the internship into a one-year program in which fifty students will participate per year.Ajou's agreements with CKP and H-Mart were covered by The Joongang Ilbo U.S., The Korea Times, and The Korea Herald Business.President Kim also dropped by the CKP San Diego Office where Ajou students are working as interns. He encouraged the students and watched a major league baseball game with them at the ballpark. He then gave a lecture at an event hosted by the World-OKTA LA Office. During the lecture, Korean businesspeople recognized the objective of Ajou's AFTER YOU Program and promised to make financial contributions. President Kim also met with seven LA-based alumni of Ajou University, including Don Hee Park (Department of Mechanical Engineering, entrance class of 1973).For the last activity during its stay in the U.S., the delegation led by President Kim visited students participating in 'the AFTER YOU Program – 2016 Summer Ajou Global Campus' at the University of Washington (UW) located in Seattle. A total of thirty students are having various experiences at UW, including an intensive English language course. President Kim met with Vice Provost Rovy Branon of UW and discussed further developing cooperation and exchanges between the two institutions.President Dong Yeon Kim poses for a picture after signing an agreement with CKP (top) and with H-Mart (above).Clockwise from top left– A scene from a meeting with LA-based Ajou University alumni– President Kim poses for a picture with the "AFTER YOU Program" participants at the University of Washington.– President Kim takes a picture with CKP intern students at a major league ballpark.– President Kim, Ajou University interns at CKP, and CKP LA representative Hoon Kim pose for a picture (from far left).
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An award ceremony for a programming contest is held on August 8th[16.08.09]The award ceremony for the '2016 Programming Contest for Four Universities in Southern Gyeonggi Province (SHAKE!)' was held on August 8th in the Office of the President at Ajou University.The Contest was first organized last year by Ajou's LINC Project Group in partnership with the student councils of computer-related departments and academic societies from Kyung Hee University, Sungkyunkwan University, and Hanyang University ERICA Campus, and it aims to identify and foster talents in programming. Naver has sponsored the contest and, this year, it also provided the venue for the final round and additional prizes.The preliminary round was held from May 10th to the 28th at each university, with a total of 238 students participating. Of those, sixty students – fifteen from each university – made it to the final round, which was held July 2nd in Naver's D2 Startup Factory located in Bundang, Seongnam City.Byeong Chan Suh and Hyeon Jin Lee (Department of Software, Ajou University) won the Grand Prize and the First Place Award, respectively. The Excellence Award went to Seung Joo Choi (Department of Software, Ajou University) and the Participation Award was presented to Jeong Hoon Park (Department of Software, Sungkyunkwan University) and Hyeong Jin Lim (College of Information & Communication Engineering/Software, Sungkyunkwan University). Ki Seok Jeong (Department of Software, Ajou University) received the Naver Special Prize.President Dong Yeon Kim and Executive Vice President for Industry-Academia Cooperation Kyung Hee Choi from Ajou University and Director Jong Mok Park from Naver attended the award ceremony and presented certificates of award and additional prizes to the award winners. Also in attendance were Ajou's Professor Sang Yoon Oh (Department of Software), who played a major role in organizing the event, LINC Project Team Leader Goon Jin Lim, and Chairman Min Ki Park from academic society A.N.S.I., etc.
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Ajou's Software Specialized University Project Group holds education programs for elementary, middle, and high school students and teachers[16.08.08]Ajou University held various education programs in July for elementary, middle, and high school students, middle school teachers, and local citizens as part of the Software Specialized University Project. The programs were organized to enhance their understanding of the values of software.The programs consisted of the Junior Game Software Academy (July 16 – 29), the Software Academy for Teachers (July 23 – 26), and the Youth Software Camp (July 27 – 29).Ajou's Department of Software joined hands with the Suwon Municipal Government in organizing the event.The University plans to continue to hold software education programs. In September and November, another Junior Game Software Academy is scheduled for elementary school students. During the winter vacation, there will be additional sessions of the Youth Software Camp for elementary, middle, and high school students and the Software Academy for Teachers. In addition, the Online Software Academy for Citizens, which will educate Suwon citizens on Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT), will be launched in September.Last year, Ajou University was selected as a ‘Software Specialized University' by the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning, and it will receive an annual average of two billion won over up to six years. * Top photo – A scene from the Junior Game Software Academy* Middle photo – A scene from the Software Academy for Teachers* Bottom photo – Participants give presentations during the Youth Software Camp
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