Scientist of the Month

Scientist of the Month
CountrySouth Korea
Presented byMinistry of Science and ICT, National Research Foundation of Korea, Sedaily
First award1997
WebsiteAward website (Korean)
Korean name
Hangul
이달의 과학기술인상
Hanja
이달의 科學技術人賞
RRIdarui gwahakgisurinsang
MRIdarŭi 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]

Laureates

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)
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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

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