Lecture on 「Global Capstone Design」Project based learning (PBL) ...

Lecture on 「Global Capstone Design」Project based learning (PBL) of global industry fields Dongguk University conducts a lecture to nurture global key talentsOn Friday, January 14, 2022, the Office of International Affairs, Dongguk University, announced that it will be jointly opening a lecture on 「Global Capstone Design」 with the LINC+ Project Group, headed by Youngsik Jung, as a part of the global project based learning (gPBL) program.Dean Sejin Min of the Office of International Affairs explained the background of this program, saying that “with the increasing demand for global companies and overseas employment, it is becoming increasingly important to strengthen the learning of practical capabilities through PBL learning focused on solving problems in global industry fields. Further, with a growing interest in Korea, [the Office of International Affairs] devised a global learning project that extends beyond the typical student exchanges with universities overseas.” She added that “the existing PBL was expanded to gPBL, which is expected to dominate the role as a platform that meets the demands of the consumers of both education and talent.”「Global Capstone Design」 is a two-week program that will begin on Monday, Month 17, 2022. and end on the Friday, Month 28, 2022. This program aims to nurture key global talents with the capability to perform tasks and solve problems based on actual examples in global industry fields. A total of 17 students from Dongguk University and its sister universities in 3 countries (Malaysia, France, and Finland) will be participating in this global industry-university program. The students will be conducting a joint project by analyzing the case studies of advanced industries through an online platform in connection with Bithumb (Korea’s No.1 cryptocurrency platform), a promising global Korean company.Professor Sungbeom Jeon of Department of Industrial System Engineering at Dongguk University will be in charge of the lecture. Professor Jeon expressed his expectations, stating that “through this global exchange program, the students will be able to cultivate the ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of students from different cultures and backgrounds. Further, the process and final presentation of the joint project with a cryptocurrency-related company will serve as a great opportunity for the students who wish to advance into fintech in the future.”After a pilot operation this winter break, the LINC+ Project Group will be collaborating with various global companies to promote a global industry-academy course in the regular curriculum from 2022.

Dongguk University changes the design of its graduation gowns af...

Dongguk University changes the design of its graduation gowns after 115 years Designer Sang-bong Lee has designed the graduation gowns of Dongguk University in line with “Korean traditional beauty,” which will be worn during the 2022 spring commencement ceremony for the first time.The newly designed Dongguk University graduation gowns will be worn by its bachelor’s degree awardees.President Sung-yee Yoon of Dongguk University showcases the newly designed academic regalia, which has changed 115 years after the opening of the university in 1906.The existing graduation gowns are in the form of religious robes that were commonly used by universities across the country and have been criticized for not reflecting Dongguk University’s unique founding philosophy. As a response, Jung-seok Sung, the Chairman of Dongguk University’s academic regalia renewal committee, has worked on a renewal project by considering the opinions of several committee members suggesting that Dongguk University needs its own cap and gown.Sung-hwan Cho, head of Dongguk University’s Communication and Public Relations team, explained, “To revive our university’s identity and historical tradition based on Buddhist spirits, the logo and color are reflected in the unique design of Dongguk University. In particular, we focused on designs that would make the gowns look the most stylistic and beautiful when the students wear them.”Accordingly, the gowns were designed by Sang-bong Lee, a Korean fashion master designer. He analyzed and reinterpreted the features of traditional dresses, such as Hanbok and Buddhist Jangsam robes, and used collars, hemlines, sleeves, and folds as design elements to capture Korea’s traditional beauty in the graduation gowns.Designer Lee added slits and folds to the graduation gowns to depict lotus flowers, symbolizing Buddhism, and highlighted the number eight by adding eight folds and using an octagonal graduation cap. In addition, to preserve the aesthetics of the Korean apparel, the width of the sleeves was widened, and the collars were designed to face each other to accentuate the neckline. He added, “the fabric used by other universities is cut in a straight line, while for Dongguk University’s graduation gowns, the line is cut diagonally to makes their A-line look more stylistic. Additionally, the collars are detachable, which make it easier to wash them. To add practicality, pockets were added to make it easier to put ones’ hands into them, increasing their utility for active uses as opposed to the existing graduation gowns.”All graduation gowns to be worn by the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degree awardees have Dongguk Orange as the main color, the signature color of the university. The backside was folded into several layers. The identity of the university was further strengthened by adding sleeve openings in the form of a letter D and a logo engraved on the chest to represent the unique features of Dongguk University. With the release of the new academic regalia, students are also showing enthusiasm on Internet communities.Dongguk University plans to use the newly designed graduation gowns from the spring commencement ceremony of 2022.

The 9th place in the 2021 JoongAng Ilbo College Evaluation is th...

The 9th place in the 2021 JoongAng Ilbo College Evaluation is the fruit of your sweat and toilDear beloved Dongguk family members!This morning, I felt an auspicious energy that no one knew existed when I saw this year's first snow falling from the sky. Perhaps it was the harbinger of what's to come on The JoongAng Ilbo University Ranking announcement.In the 2021 JoongAng Ilbo University Ranking, our university ranked ninth, the highest ever. This is a feat that all the Dongguk people wholeheartedly welcomed with concerted efforts under the motto of "Energize Dongguk."First and foremost, let us all share full-on congratulations and encouragement with each other. This is a proud achievement and also a brilliant accomplishment that we have made. This is all the more meaningful and joyful in that this result was made possible by not just some individuals but by all of us believing we are all in this together.A university is an organization where education, research, and administration are closely tied together. Behind the fact how Dongguk University, the complex organism, was able to enter the top-ten ranks for the first time in the history of the university ranking is because of the Dongguk members who are doing their parts, working hard to get things done in their respective positions. Thanks to the faculty members' endeavors for teaching and research and the staff members’ efforts on duties such as administrative work, today we were able to achieve the best performance ever.The JoongAng Ilbo reported, "Dongguk University (Seoul) had been below the top-20 in the overall ranking until 2010 and has remained at around 17th since 2010. However, in this year's assessment, it was included in the top-ten for the first time based upon the rise in the ranking in the research category and the strengths of its students' job landing and start-ups."While reading the news article, I reminded the time when I became the president first time. Our university was ranked 17th for four years in a row from 2016 to 2019. As I became president, I said I would aim for our university to be within the top-ten ranks in university evaluation, laying out the plan for the “Energize Dongguk” project.The responses around me were not all as favorable as I had hoped. Many responded that it was too difficult to come true. Some cautioned that though that would be practicable, it would take a long time. But I did not give up. I did not doubt myself. I had a strong belief and conviction. I steadfastly believed in the power of "Dongguk" and the power of "us." I had a confidence that we would surprise everyone.First, I laid the foundation. Going back to where it all began to realize the Dongguk University’s founding philosophy "Safeguard the nation through education” with a beginner’s mind, I focused on education itself, the base of a university. I built up a framework. To fulfill the responsibility of a university as a specialized research institute, I endeavored to bring some fundamental changes in turning Dongguk University into a research-oriented one through the "Energize Dongguk" project. Week after week with department chairs, I formulated and revised strategies over and over again.The synergies between education and research has returned the amazing results we have today. Some may say this was a "miracle" while reading news articles. Nevertheless, all including myself are fully aware. What they call a "miracle" are in reality the sweat we shed, the time we spent collecting thoughts sometimes agonizingly, and all the efforts we cannot stop making.Dear Dongguk family members!I hope you enjoy the result to your heart's content and have fun with no worries, and from tomorrow, let us once again take a step forward to a new goal. Dongguk University made this year the first year of the second phase of building our university, with the launch of the University Rebuilding Advisory Committee, which was kicked off in April. Now, we have to move beyond "Energy Dongguk" to "Globalize Dongguk."This would not be an easy road. This could be a difficult journey to overshadow the achievements we have made so far. However, let us not give up. Let us not doubt ourselves. If we trust each other and keep moving on, we will surprise the world again.Let us walk together toward a new goal. Believing that Buddha's mercy will always be with us in our future, I wrap this up. Thank you.November 10, 2021Palms together,Yoon Sung YeePresident, Dongguk University

Dongguk takes the 9th place in the university evaluation by Joon...

Dongguk takes the 9th place in the university evaluation by JoongAng Ilbo, the highest ranking everThanks to the implementation of the Energize Dongguk project and the founding philosophyDongguk stands out in the fields of research competitiveness and student job placement and start-ups, entering top-ten positions for the first time.Dongguk University (President Yoon Sung Yee) ranked ninth, the highest ever, with an eight-notch increase from the previous year (excluding 2019 and 2020) in the 2021 JoongAng Ilbo university ranking released on November 10.Dongguk University has made it to the top-ten ranks for the first time in history with an even rise in rankings in various fields, including 5th in the student education category (formerly 8th), 12th in professor research (previously 27th), 13th in reputation (previously 16th), and 26th in educational environment (previously 22nd).Dongguk University, which remained 17th for the last four years from 2016 to 2019, has been reborn as a research-oriented university through the "Energize Dongguk" project that began in 2019. Research competitiveness and the strengths in the fields of student job placement and start-ups were most conducive to bringing out such good results. Also highlighting this point, The JoongAng Ilbo reported, "Dongguk University (Seoul) had been below the top-20 in the overall ranking until 2010 and has remained at around 17th since 2010. However, in this year's assessment, it was included in the top ten for the first time based on the rise in the ranking of the research category and the strengths of its students' job landing and start-ups."The research category is such an influential category since the weight of the category in the JoongAng Ilbo university ranking accounts for 32%. Dongguk University's ranking in faculty members' research category rose 15 notches from before, which led to a rise in the overall ranking. The university ranked 12th in all sub-categories of research prowess, including 11th for citations in international journal papers; 27th for technology transfer fee revenue per science and technology professor; 14th for international journal papers per professor; and 26th for on-campus research expenses per professor. Universities that swiftly improved their research competitiveness in the science and engineering field ranked 1st to 10th, ranking at the top.Most remarkable in the JoongAng Ilbo university evaluation is found in the student education category. The student education category is related with universities' efforts to help their students advance into society, such as the quantity and quality of job placement or start-ups, on-the-job training, and start-up education. It is of particular note that The JoongAng Ilbo took into account not only the quantitative performance of student start-ups such as start-up subsidies and number of enterprises, but also qualitative aspects such as sales revenues per company, number of those employed, and persons who support start-ups.Dongguk University scored 54.78 points out of 80 points, ranking fifth. Hanyang University (Seoul) 62.74 points; Sungkyunkwan University 56.71 points; Yonsei University (Seoul) 56.56 points; and Korea University (Seoul) 56.00 points, ranking first to fourth, respectively. It also ranked high in the job placement rate category. With both the net and the employment retention rate being in the top ten, Dongguk University once again showcased that it is a university with excellence in both "quality and quantity" of employment. The net employment rate ranked 10th with 71.44%, and the employment retention rate ranked 8th with 89.70%.It was remarked by Yoon Sung Yee, the President of Dongguk University, upon hearing the results of the university evaluation that most important is to continue to focus on “education” itself, the base of a university by keeping the beginner’s mind to uphold the university’s foundational spirit “safeguard the nation with education.” Further to this, he mentioned that he endeavored to bring some fundamental changes in turning his university into a research-oriented one through the "Energize Dongguk" project, and that the synergies between education and research have produced these good outcomes. He also added that with the launch of the University Rebuilding Advisory Committee, which was kicked off in April 2021, this year would be the first year of the second phase of building the university, and that Dongguk University will keep pushing forward to move beyond “Energize Dongguk” toward “Globalize Dongguk."

Quantum Functional Semiconductor Research Center of Dongguk Univ...

Quantum Functional Semiconductor Research Center of Dongguk University, Development of quantum devices operating in room temperature- Successfully developed new-concept quantum devices capable of n-ary numeration digital logic- Published in ACS Nano, one of the best journals in the field of nanoscience and technologyDongguk University’s Quantum Functional Semiconductor Research Center (Director: Kim Deuk-Young) has developed a new-concept quantum device that enables logic of various multi-valued electronic information with one transistor. The center is a research institute that has been selected for the “University Priority Research Institute Support Project” by the Ministry of Education and is conducting the “Next-generation Quantum-Nano Structure Semiconductor Micro Information Device Research.”Lee Se-Joon, professor at the College of Physical and Semiconductor Science (corresponding author) and Dr. Lee Young-Min (principal author) of the Quantum Functional Semiconductor Research Center, who led the research, said that unlike the existing semiconductor quantum dot devices that operate only at very low temperatures, they have succeeded in manufacturing a quantum elliptical device that operates even at room temperature. In addition, by utilizing the spontaneous drive energy modulation function of the manufactured device, they have experimentally demonstrated that it is possible to selectively express and reconstruct various multi-valued electronic information using only one quantum device.The results show that not only can electronic information operations and logic circuits be reduced very simply, but existing CMOS device-based binary digital operations system can be switched to n-ary numeration systems. Professor Lee explains that expressing and calculating various multi-valued electronic information more quickly and easily can lead to developing n-ary numeration digital operation and information process systems more easily. This means that with even a very simple circuit configuration it is possible to quickly calculate and analyze a huge amount of information required for artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, big data processing, and the like. He then expressed his hope that it could be actively used for applied research for portability, convenience, and versatility of ubiquitous devices in the future.Meanwhile, this research is groundbreaking and has not yet been reported worldwide, and is published in ACS Nano (IF = 15.881, JCR top 6.1%), one of the best journals in the field of nanoscience and technology.

A research team led by Professor Jae-Joon Lee from Dongguk Unive...

A research team led by Professor Jae-Joon Lee from Dongguk University developed a highly efficient battery that operates under artificial indoor light.- Their research was selected as the cover article for Solar RRL, one of the most respected journals in the field of solar energy conversion- They developed the source technology of artificial light ALC that can be used as a source of energy for IoT devicesA study demonstrating a 63.4% increment in output power density for dye-sensitized photovoltaics (DSPV) with artificial indoor light, conducted by the research team led by Professor Jae-Joon Lee from the Department of Energy and Materials Engineering at Dongguk University, was selected as the cover article for Solar RRL, a prestigious journal that publishes high-quality research articles in the Wiley Online Library. Professor Jae-Joon Lee, who is the corresponding author, was accompanied by Dr. Ashok Kumar, Dr. Hyeong Cheol Kang, Dr. Francis Asiam, and Dr. Kicheon Yoo in synthesizing the nanophosphor SrF2:Pr3+-Yb3+ by codoping praseodymium (Pr, atomic number 59) and ytterbium (Yb, atomic number 70) with SrF2 and lanthanum nanoparticles for the first time. This nanophosphor was incorporated in the photoanode and used as an induction material for down-conversion. Dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC), a next-generation solar cell, is gaining considerable traction as an alternative to the currently popular silicon solar cells due to its inexpensive materials, simple manufacturing process, and excellent performance (photoelectric conversion efficiency of 13%).Recently, there is a growing expectation for DSPVs that can be operated under indoor and artificial light conditions to open up a new path to energy self-sufficiency of wearables and portable smart electronics with its high performance and applicability. However, its low photoelectric conversion rate is a serious limitation as the photon harvesting performance of the DSPV's photoanode is rather poor due to low light intensity from artificial indoor light conditions. Therefore, the research team proposed to introduce SrF2:Pr3+-Yb3+, a nanophosphor that was synthesized for the first time, to the photoanode of the DSPV, and succeeded in increasing the output power density of the photoelectric cells to 63.4%. Thanks to this technique, it became possible to develop a source of energy for self-sustainable wearable devices, portable smart electronics, and IoT devices. Professor Jae-Joon Lee said, “As this technique showed a high level of efficiency not only for DSSC but also under artificial indoor light conditions, it can be used for indoor devices”. He optimistically added, “I hope that this study can be useful to other studies that seek to develop self-powered IoT devices.” This study was conducted with the support of Brain Pool programs (research on materials for photoelectric conversion-storage fusion devices operating on optimized light energy conversion) and Project for Climate Change Technology Development (development of organic-based solar cell source technology for urban distributed power generation) of the National Research Foundation of Korea.

Dongguk University held 2021 Summer Graduation Ceremony online a...

Dongguk University held 2021 Summer Graduation Ceremony online at 10 am on Aug. 19Dongguk University held the 2021 summer graduation ceremony at 10 am on August 19, 2021. The total number of degree recipients was 1,468, including 99 PhD’s, 215 master’s and 1,154 bachelors.In his graduation speech, President Yoon Sung Yee said, “You started college life offline but completed it online. Based on this experience, I encourage all of you to become smart leaders in the new contactless era. Instead of seeking immediate gains, you need to cherish everlasting values, and honesty, sincerity, and sacrifices as well as appreciation and thoughtful consideration will guide you toward success and prosperity.”Amid COVID-19, the graduation ceremony was pre-recorded. After editing, the completed video file was posted on the official YouTube account of Dongguk University.According to the released video, the ceremony proceeded in the order of opening remarks of the ceremony, the three Buddhist rites, report on academic affairs; president’s graduation address, chairman’s address, congratulatory speech by the president of the alumni association, video clips of congratulatory remarks by alumni, presentation of awards to graduates and persons of merit, graduation ceremony where the president grants the degree to individual graduates, singing the school song in unison, chanting of the Four Great Vows, and closing ceremony.Of these, the visit-and-grant graduation ceremony, which was first devised to meet the wishes of graduates who were not happy with a graduation ceremony online, drew keen attention. President Yoon and Deans of colleges visited the graduates in person to confer graduation certificates and graduation gowns and took pictures with them. The university selected five graduates via application. For two days from August 10 to 11, they visited in-person places designated by each graduate and presented them “a customized graduation ceremony.”In addition, the university will operate an outdoor photo zone for graduates until August 29. To create an atmosphere for graduation ceremony, the school installed back walls, photo booths, and Ako character balloons at Paljeongdo and Students’ Union in Seoul Campus.

Dongguk University receives record-high number of R&D projects c...

Dongguk University receives record-high number of R&D projects commissioned in 1H 2021Up 23% from last year to 67.3 bil. won, of which new orders account for 40.6 bil. wonDongguk University’s efforts to strengthen its R&D competitiveness are bearing fruit. On August 21, the Office of Research announced that the value of R&D project orders received in the first half of 2021 reached a record high of 67.3 billion won, up 23% from the same period last year, including new orders of 406 billion won.By sector, projects included 10.32 billion won for Buddhism and culture, 10.97 billion won for biotech and medicine, 13.29 billion won for DNA, and 6.06 billion for safety and security.In Buddhism and culture, Prof. Kim Jong-uk, College of Buddhist Studies, and Prof. Jeong Ju-won, Department of Home Economics Education, were the largest funding recipients. Prof. Kim Dong-eok, College of Medicine, and Prof. Kwon Gyong-hee, College of Pharmacy, topped the list in biotech and medicine. In DNA, Prof. Kim Heung-su, Department of Mechanical, Robotics, and Energy Engineering, and Prof. Lim Hyeon-sik, Division of Physics-Semiconductor Science, won the most significant share of contracts. In safety and security, Prof. Park Jin-ho, Department of Multimedia Engineering, and Prof. Jo Eun-gyeong, College of Police and Criminal Justice made a significant contribution.Kim Gwan-gyu, Vice-President of Research, said, “The Office of Research is responsible for managing R&D projects in four specialized categories. These efforts have led to record-high results. Drawing on a combination of our superior research capabilities and excellent research staff, we remain dedicated to achieving best results in R&D projects in the second half of this year as well.”

President’s Graduation Ceremony Speech

The honorary president of KCC, Chung Sang-yung, who donated KRW ...

The The honorary president of KCC, Chung Sang-yung, who donated KRW 14.5 billion for the development of his alma mater, has passed away Admitted to the Department of Law in 1955, he founded KCC in 1958 with the industrial patriotic spirit The founder and honorary president of KCC, Chung Sang-yung (admitted to the Department of Law in 1955) who donated KRW 14.5 billion for the development of his alma mater, Dongguk University, passed away in the evening of January 30th.Honorary president Chung Sang-yung, the youngest brother of the late Chung Ju-yung, the honorary president and the founder of Hyundai Group, was born in Tongcheon, Gangwon-do in 1936 and founded Keumkang Slate Industrial, KCC’s predecessor, at the age of 22 in August 1958. He rejected support from his oldest brother, the late Chung Ju-yung, and chose to become independent. He founded Korea Chemical in 1974 and entered the paint business, which is in the field of organic chemistry. In 1989, he separated the construction business division and established Geumgang Engineering and Construction (currently KCC E&C). After merging Geumgang and Korea Chemical, and launching Geumgang KCC in 2000, he changed the company name to “KCC” in 2005 and developed it into a global chemical company of advanced materials, ranging from construction to silicon and advanced materials.Honorary president Chung Sang-yung, who entered the Department of Law in 1955 and established a relationship with Dongguk University, donated KRW 14.5 billion to Dongguk University during his lifetime, significantly contributing to the development of the alma mater and the cultivation of younger students. This is the largest amount donated by an individual since the opening of the University. The donations were made for various areas, such as scholarships for national examination candidates, a school purchase fund, and a construction fund. In particular, KRW 11.8 billion worth of private materials were donated in 2014, and “Sangyung Bio Hall” was built on Goyang Campus of Dongguk University.At the time of donation, honorary president Chung Sang-yung, said, “I decided to donate in the hopes that my alma mater would perform better. I would be grateful if all the members of the school, alumni, and Buddhists could also contribute to the development of Dongguk University.” In response to his statement, many people, including Yeong-il-am monk Hyun-eung, made donations.At the completion ceremony of Sangyung Bio Hall held in November 2014, he stressed that “naming the building ‘Sangyung Bio Hall’ does not mean commemorating my name,” but “it means coexistence and co-prosperity of universities that study life sciences, life science industry, and of many people in our society.” President Yoon Sung-yee expressed gratitude and condolence, stating that “the honorary president, Chung Sang-yung, is a proud Dongguk man who contributed to national economic development as the first-generation Korean businessman” and “the great love that he has given to his alma mater Dongguk University for decades, for cultivation of talents will be forever remembered in the hearts of all Dongguk people.”