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Twenty new faculty appointments have been made in the College of Engineering, College of Social Sciences, College of Medicine, and more. From the first semester of 2024, on the lecture hall... Focused on research and training of future students [March 04, 2024] From the first semester of the 2024 school year, twenty new faculty members will join YU. <On February 26th, YU held a ceremony to present appointment letters to the new faculty members for the 2024 school year.> The twenty new faculty members will engage in research and training of future students from the first semester of 2024, and the list is as follows: Prof. JEONG Yoo-jin (Faculty of Chemical Engineering), Prof. KIM Jae-hyeon (Department of Mechanical Engineering), Prof. JANG Jong-moon (Department of Electronics Engineering), Prof. KIM Jin-jae (Department of Future Automotive Engineering), Prof. RYU In-seok (Department of Military Science), Prof. KIM Seok-hyeon (Department of Business Administration), Prof. KIM Hong-joo and PARK Young-seop (Department of Internal Medicine), Prof. SHIM Beom-jin and PARK Wook-tae (Department of Orthopedic Surgery), Prof. KIM Hyo-shin (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology), Professors JO So-hye (Department of Psychiatry), JO Chan-ho (Department of Ophthalmology), KIM Joon-gun (Department of Dermatology), JO Yoon-young (Department of Radiation Oncology), KWON Jin-ju (Department of Dentistry), KIM Seong-hoon (Department of Nuclear Medicine), Prof. JEONG Myeong-ki (Faculty of Pharmacy), Prof. JIN Sang-rak (Department of Biotechnology), and Prof. SHIN Won-baek (Department of Visual Design). <New faculty members for the first semester of 2024> From the first row left, Professors JEONG Yoo-jin, KIM Jae-hyeon, JANG Jong-moon, KIM Jin-jae, and RYU In-seok From the second row left, Professors KIM Seok-hyeon, KIM Hong-joo, PARK Young-seop, SHIM Beom-jin, and PARK Wook-tae From the third row left, Professors KIM Hyo-shin, JO So-hye, JO Chan-ho, KIM Joon-gun, and JO Yoon-young From the fourth row left, Professors KWON Jin-ju, KIM Seong-hoon, JEONG Myeong-ki, JIN Sang-rak, and SHIN Won-baek President CHOI Oe-chool of YU, hosted a ceremony on the 26th of last month to confer appointment letters to new faculty members, stating, "I have great expectations for those of you who have achieved outstanding research results in various academic fields and are joining Yeongnam University as professors.” "This year marks the significant 77th anniversary of Yeongnam University. I hope that professors will generously impart your knowledge and expertise to enable Yeongnam University students to grow into individuals who contribute to human society. The university will spare no effort in providing ample support to professors for your educational and research activities," he added.
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Nine excellent lecturers in liberal arts course selected for the second semester of the 2023 school year Philosophy of Listening to Stories (EOM Jin-seong), Basic and General Chemistry (LEE Young-ae), World of Animation (YOON Seong-min), etc. [March 05, 2024] <Excellent Liberal Arts Lecturer Award Ceremony for the 2nd semester of 2023> “Introducing YU's Excellent Liberal Arts Courses!” Under the presidency of CHOI Oe-chool, YU selected outstanding lecturers for liberal arts courses and conducted an award ceremony on the 23rd. From the liberal arts courses in the 2023 second semester, YU identified a total of nine outstanding lecturers, considering the student-to-faculty ratio among courses with high average lecture evaluation scores. These lecturers were honored with certificates of commendation on the 23rd of last month in the large conference room on the 3rd floor of the headquarters building. The nine exceptional lecturers selected this time are: ▲ PARK Seung-joo (Beginner Japanese (1)), ▲ EOM Jin-seong (Philosophy of Listening to Stories), ▲ EOM Na-young (Academic Listening), ▲ JUNG Hyo-rim (Basic French (2)), ▲ OH Hyun-joo (Beginner Chinese (1)), ▲ LEE Woo-cheol (Introduction to Labor Law-Life Law), ▲ YOON Seong-min (Animation World), ▲ HONG Young-ji (Communication Skills), ▲ LEE Young-ae (Basic Chemistry-General Chemistry (2))
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SHIN Hyeon-seop (25) of the Department of Chemistry published a paper in an internationally renowned journal on March 1, following a publication in August. Research on developing eco-friendly antibacterial materials Undergraduates published in SCIE journal, earn recognition for their research in chemistry [March 08, 2024] <SHIN Hyeon-seop, chemistry student at YU> A student from YU has gained international recognition for research contributions through a series of papers published in SCIE journals. SHIN Hyeon-seop (25), who distinguished himself in research as an undergraduate, published a paper in the Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering (impact factor 2.7) last August, followed by a research paper in Materials Today Advance (impact factor 10.0) on March 1. SHIN's research focuses on developing environmentally friendly antibacterial materials as an alternative to tin compounds that disrupt marine ecosystems. In this study, he discovered an eco-friendly bifunctional material applicable to the energy and antibacterial industries, identifying the catalytic activity site of the material. In the catalyst (Ag@CuZnO), silver nanoparticles are grafted onto copper ion-exchanged particles (CuZnO) instead of zinc, leading to increased photocurrent density and the ability of silver nanoparticles to harvest photoelectrons. The catalyst exhibited excellent antibacterial performance against the marine bacterium Bacillus manliponensis, showcasing the significance of catalytic activity sites over silver content. SHIN explained, "Through this study, we demonstrated that the active site generating hydrogen during water decomposition is the silver nanosurface grafted onto the conduction band of copper, while the active site exhibiting antibacterial performance is the valence electron band of zinc. Since the active sites that exhibit photocatalytic and antibacterial properties are not the same, we found that photocatalytic activity does not always indicate effective antibacterial activity." Professor KANG Mi-Sook, an advisor professor in the Department of Chemistry at YU, said, "This research presents significant findings in the development of eco-friendly antibacterial materials, which contribute to preserving marine ecosystems. It suggests various possibilities for application in the energy and antibacterial industries."
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On the 22nd, degrees were awarded to graduate school graduates, etc., in Chunma Art Center Chamber Hall The colleges and graduate schools produced 96 doctorate, 408 master, and 3,804 bachelor degrees. [February 22, 2024] <On the 22nd, the 2023 first semester graduation ceremony was held in YU Chunma Art Center Chamber Hall> YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) held the 2023 first semester commencement ceremony on the 22nd. All doctoral degree recipients and representatives of master's degree recipients from general graduate schools attended the graduation ceremony held at YU Chunma Art Center Chamber Hall and President CHOI Oe-chool and President Choi Oe-chul and Dean LEE Byeong-jun of graduate school awarded degrees to the graduates and congratulated them. Degrees and diplomas were awarded to seven special graduate schools, including each college and law school, as well as the Graduate School of Business Administration, Graduate School of Environmental Health, Graduate School of Sports Science, Graduate School of Education, Graduate School of Engineering, Graduate School of Culture and Arts and Design, and Park Chung-hee Saemaul Graduate School. On this day, 3,804 bachelor's degrees, 408 master's degrees, and 96 doctoral degrees were given by YU. 176 international students (91 bachelor's degrees, 45 master's degrees, 40 doctoral degrees) also received degrees and 350 undergraduate graduates completed two or more majors and received dual degrees. Chairman HAN Jae-sook of Yeongnam School Corporation said, “I sincerely congratulate the graduates who received honorable degrees today through their hard work over a long period of time. Don’t forget that opportunities are only given to those who prepare themselves. Please do your best to make change and competition an opportunity to further develop yourself. I sincerely hope that our proud graduates will continue to develop into great leaders who will lead the future of our country and people.” At the graduation ceremony that day, President CHOI Oe-chool said, “I congratulate the graduates who have received honorable degrees here today thanks to their hard work and dedication over the years.It is a moment to welcome a new beginning based on the knowledge and experience gained through the academic journey on the YU campus. I hope you will not be afraid of change and always have a positive mind in the challenges and opportunities you will face in the future as the proud members of Chunma. I hope that you will put into practice the founding spirit of the school and become the persons to contribute to human society and common prosperity around the world.”
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Published in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B,” an international academic journal in the field of pharmacology Analysis of the uses and effects of mesenchymal stem cells and adipotectin Research plan to identify the causes of obesity-induced diseases and treat drugs [February 08, 2024] <From the left, Mr. Duc-Vinh Pham and Professor ParK Pil-hoon> Park Pil-hoon (53), a professor of YU Department of Pharmacy, published a paper in the January issue of Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B (IF 14.5, top 4% in pharmacology/pharmaceutics), an international academic journal in the field of pharmacology. The paper was written by Duc-Vinh Pham (graduated from the doctoral program at YU College of Pharmacy), Thi-Kem Nguyen (Ph.D. candidate), and Professor PARK and has the content that “Adiponectin restores the obesity-induced impaired immunomodulatry function of mesenchymal stromal cells via glycolytic reprogramming” and that adiponectin, a hormone secreted by adipose tissuees, is used for mesenchymal stem cells. Mesenchymal stem cells can be efficiently used for degenerative neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases and joint diseases, and adipotectin is responsible for metabolic functions beneficial to our body, such as strengthening insulin signaling and lipid metabolism.In this study, the research team found that mesenchymal stem cells isolated from adipose tissue of obese mice, adipotectin restores the cell survival rate and immune regulation function of stem cells and that when stem cells primed with adiponectin are transplanted into experimental animals suffering from colitis, disease treatment efficiency is significantly restored.Through this, they found that adipotectin restores the decline in survival rate and physiological function of mesenchymal stem cells caused by obesity and that the decrease in blood concentration of adipotectin during obesity is associated with the decline in mesenchymal stem cell function. Professor PARK Pil-hoon said, “This study is the first to show in stem cell culture and colitis disease model that adiponectin significantly improves stem cell treatment efficacy by inducing glycolytic reprogramming. We expect to improve the disease treatment efficiency of stem cells through direct use or through the development of drugs that induce the activation of the adipotectin signaling system.” Professor PARK conducted a research on the impact of adipokine, a group of hormones secreted from adipose tissue, on the onset and progression of various diseases caused by obesity and published it in a top journal in the related field. He plans to focus on research to identify the causes of obesity-induced diseases and discover therapeutic drugs.
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Agreement to promote exchange between the two organizations and cultivate local talents Educational support plan such as career and employment programs for current students Searching for the ways to cultivate talents through the cooperation between local universities and public enterprises [February 07, 2024] <YU and Daegu Transportation Corporation signed a business agreement for local community development and talent training. (From the fifth from the left, President CHOI Oe-chool and CEO KIM Ki-hyeok, )> YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) and Daegu Transportation Corporation (CEO KIM Ki-hyeok) signed a business agreement for local community development and talent training. In the agreement ceremony held in the conference room on the third floor of YU main building in the afternoon of the 6th, officials from both institutions, including YU President CHOI Oe-chool, Vice President PARK Seung-woo of Education and Innovation, President KIM Ki-hyeok of Daegu Transportation Corporation, Director KIM Cheol-seop of Management and Safety HQ, and Director KIM Dae-geun of Planning and Coordination Department Division. According to the agreement, the two organizations will conduct ▲ Improvement of joint development and friendship, through mutual exchange and cooperation ▲ Exchange of human and material resources to achieve the common goals of both organizations, ▲ Support of education related to career and employment for YU students, ▲ Joint research and technology development related to transportation, and ▲ Support of Daegu Transportation Corporation's ESG management. CEO KIM Ki-hyeok of Daegu Transportation Corporation said, “I consider the business agreement between YU, a prestigious private school in the region, and Daegu Transportation Corporation, a public enterprise representing the region, to be meaningful. To overcome the crisis of regional extinction, cooperation and win-win efforts between both organizations are essential. I hope that today’s agreement will serve as a catalyst.” President CHOI Oe-chool of YU said, “Daegu Transportation Corporation, which provides safe and convenient public transportation services to the region, and the university should join hands to lead local community development and innovation, provide direction, and open the way for future generations. We will work harder to become a Glocal university that fosters talents who can contribute to human society beyond the region by establishing a human cooperation system.”
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International journal on online consumer marketing <Journal of Research in Interactive Marketing (JRIM)> Won “Outstanding paper” at the 2023 Literati Award Analysis and research on the process of purchasing products used or advertised by influencers [February 07, 2024] <From the left, Research Professor Dingti Kamtu and Professor LEE Yun-jae> Professor LEE Yun-jae (44) of YU Department of Business Administration and Research Professor Dingti Kamtu (31) published a paper through Journal of Research in Interactive Marketing (JRIM), a renowned international journal related to online consumer marketing (impact factor (IF) 10.18, top 13.3%) and won Outstanding Paper Award at the 2023 Literati Award. The paper was published by Professor LEE Yun-jae and Research Professor Dingti Kamtu under the title, “I want to be as trendy as influencers” – how “fear of missing out” leads to buying intention for products endorsed by social media influencers.Research shows that SNS users' desire to be like influencers leads to social comparison, where they compare themselves to others, and in the process of comparison, they develop fear of being left out by others (FOMO: fear of missing out) and materialism. It was confirmed whether the reinforcement leads to the purchase of products used or advertised by the influencer. Professor LEE said, “This study provided insight into consumer culture and how products are selected in the current communication environment, and showed that psychological factors such as materialism and fear of alienation (FOMO) influence consumer behavior and consumption practices. We confirmed that it would be given.” In addition, Professor LEE is conducting various research on consumer behavior in social media. Research is also underway on how social media users share brand-related content and create posts, as well as the spread of materialism and social comparison online.
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Mutual cooperation such as training programs, global education cooperation, and invitation of excellent overseas talents, etc. Request for Saemaul Undong education and training programs to solve various problems in Northeast Asia [January 31, 2024] <YU and The Association of North East Asia Regional Governments signed a business agreement for international community and regional development.> (From the fifth from the left, President CHOI Oe-chool of YU and Secretary-General LIM Byeong-jin of NEAR) YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) and The Association of North East Asia Regional Governments (Secretary-General LIM Byeong-jin) signed a business agreement to promote international community and regional development. At the agreement signing ceremony held in the conference room on the 3rd floor of the main building of YU at 2 p.m. on the 30th, President CHOI Oe-chool of YU, Vice President HEO Chang-deok of International Education Institute, Director LEE Jeong-ju of International Development Cooperation Institute, Secretary General LIM Byeong-jin of The Association of North East Asia Regional Governments (hereinafter referred to as NEAR), Manager YOON Seong-wook of Planning and Public Relations, and Manager CHOI Joo-hwa of International Cooperation attended. Through the conclusion of this agreement, both organizations will join forces for ▲ Mutual cooperation in various events such as training programs and international conferences, ▲ Local global education cooperation, ▲ Cooperation in attracting outstanding overseas talent (international students), and ▲ Mutual cooperation in relation to YU's Glocal University 30 Project. Secretary General LIM Byeong-jin of NEAR said, “I hope that this agreement will serve as an opportunity to utilize the excellent capabilities of both organizations to cultivate talents, to contribute to national development, and to expand areas of cooperation. I hope to find solutions to various problems facing Northeast Asia through YU's Saemaul Undong training programs.” President CHOI Oe-chool of YU said, “We expect to see a synergy effect through cooperation between NEAR, which is active in various fields with the goal of realizing shared prosperity in Northeast Asia, and YU, which is academicizing Korea’s development experience and passing it on to the world. Through today’s agreement, YU will strive to become a glocal university to contribute to the common prosperity of the international community beyond the region by actively promoting global programs, invitation of international students, and training and education programs.”
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Systematic study on the process and response by which sound is detected by plant cells Published in the prestigious international journal, Journal of Advanced Research R&D plan to identify precise mechanism by which sound signals are recognized and transmitted by plants [February 01, 2024] <From the left, Professor Ali Sajad, Professor BAE Han-hong, and student PARK Soo-bin> A paper was published by Professor BAE Han-hong (59) of YU Department of Biotechnology on “Sound detection by plants” in “Hanbitsa” of Biological Research Information Center (BRIC). The paper was published in the Journal of Advanced Research (impact factor (IF) 12.822), an international renowned journal in the field of biotechnology, in December last year under the title of “Understanding the Mechanobiology of Phytoacoustics through Molecular Lens: Mechanisms and Future Perspectives.” Professor Ali Sajad (40), Professor Tyagi Anshika (35), and PARK Soo-bin (Department of Biotechnology, 27), a doctoral student, participated as the co-first authors and Professor BAE Han-hong participated as the corresponding author. Plants are known to have eyes and noses.When a plant is attacked by an insect, it releases volatile substances. These substances are detected by the plant's nose to prepare for defense and, depending on the type of light reflected from the surrounding plants, competing plants can be seen with the eyes.However, researches on the roles of the ear in detecting sounds are still insufficient and only a small number of groups conducted such researches.Professor Bae's research team systematically studied the process by which mechanical signals called sound (sound waves) are detected by plant cells and the reactions that occur thereafter. Professor BAE said, “Based on the results of plant researches using sounds, it is expected that economic effects may be obtained in various fields such as stress-resistant plants, production of useful substances, plant growth promotion, and post-harvest management. We plan to continue researches to identify the exact mechanism by which (sound wave) signals are recognized and transmitted in plants.” Professor BAE’s main research field is “molecular metabolic engineering.”He is studying mechanisms of perception and transmission of sound signals using a model plant, Arabidopsis thaliana.He is also conducting researches on endophytic microorganisms that coexist within plant tissues, like human intestinal microorganisms, on wild ginseng and is focusing on researches related to development of useful substances using endophytic microorganisms.
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Alumnus selected from large development fund donation individuals and organizations for contribution in development of the university Participated in sponsoring a pharmacy school construction fund for juniors at alma mater and pharmacy school So far, donation of KRW 110 million to the alma mater’s development fund… Consistent social contribution activities [February 02, 2024] <From the third from the left, CEO JANG In-ha, spouse PARK Boo-kyung, and President CHOI Oe-chool> In the morning of the 1st, YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) selected JANG In-ha, CEO of Handok Pharmacy, as a member of Chunma Honors and awarded him a certification plaque. Chunma Honors is a donor courtesy program newly established by YU in 2020. It was established to honor major donors who contributed in development of the university and to spread a new donation culture at the university. CEO JANG In-ha is an alumnus of YU Department of Pharmacy, class of '77, and operates Handok Pharmacy in Masan.CEO JANG is always interested in social contribution activities and was selected as Gyeongnam No. 51 member of the Honor Society, a major donor group, for his consistent sharing activities. CEO JANG has also consistently donated development funds to her alma mater, YU.Starting with KRW 20 million in sponsorship funds for the College of Pharmacy in 2005, KRW 10 million was donated each year to the development fund for the College of Pharmacy until 2014. In 2015, she donated KRW 10 million for new construction of the College of Pharmacy and made contributions for current College of Pharmacy equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. The total amount donated so far for the school and juniors amounts to KRW 110 million. CEO JANG In-ha attended the Chunma Honors Certification Plaque Award Ceremony and said, “After thinking about what I could do for my alma mater and my juniors, I started donating and it has come to this point. I thank for giving me the honor of Chunma Honors due to small sharing of what I learned and gained at my alma mater. I feel proud when I see my juniors at the College of Pharmacy studying in a new and good environment.I will continue to support the development of my alma mater and my juniors.” President CHOI Oe-chool of YU said, “On behalf of the university, I would like to thank President Jang for always thinking of his alma mater and his juniors and practicing sharing. Thanks to the College of Pharmacy's excellent researches, educational capabilities, and excellent facilities, and the continued interest and love of alumni including CEO JANG, the Department of Pharmacy recorded the highest competition rate at YU in the application acceptance for the 2024 academic year held last year. I will do my best to help students grow into talented individuals to contribute to human society, just like CEO JANG.” YU selects donors who have contributed greatly for development of the university and have great social recognition and influence among individuals and organizations (groups) that have donated more than KRW 100 million for development funds and grants them membership of Chunma Honors. Until now, over 100 individuals and organizations (institutions) have been selected as members and YU is holding a certification plaque presentation ceremony for the individuals and organizations selected as the members. YU established and operates a donor courtesy program, including awarding certification plaques to Chunma Honors members and invites them as foreign guests to major university events.
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