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Ajou's professors develop flexible and highly efficient solar cells [16.08.23]A team of Professor Jae Jin Lee and Professor Joon Seok Heo from Ajou University (both in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering) succeeded in developing ultra-light and highly efficient solar cells based on GaAs. The team used the Metalorganic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) technology in developing high-grade solar cell wafers and a new combination of p-type electrode structure, etc.Their research findings were included in The Scientific Reports published in late July by Nature. According to the team, the thin film-type solar cell it developed is easier to commercialize for unmanned aircrafts and hand-held electronic devices, etc. thanks to high efficiency, flexibility, and lightness.There have been active research activities involving inorganic materials, because flexible solar cells commonly made from organic materials are priced lower, but not efficient enough. The research team addressed the issue by using GaAs, a representative inorganic material and preferred in reliability and energy conversion efficiency, etc. The newly developed solar cell adopts a relatively simple Epitaxial Lift-off (ELO) process utilizing the stress of metal deposed on flexible boards and has a highly efficient n-on-p structure. The ELO process, a common way of making GaAs-based flexible solar cells, deposes semi-conductor elements onto a flexible board by separating them in the shape of thin films after the elements are formed on a hard board.A technical challenge regarding the flexible n-on-p structure solar cell is that its p-type electrode is melted down by etching solution such as hydrofluoric acid during the relevant process. The research team made a breakthrough by developing and adopting the p-type electrode that is not dissolved by etching solution and has low resistance.The team then made flexible GaAs-based solar cells by applying the newly developed p-type electrode to epi wafer – a process of adding semi-conductor properties to a GaAs-based board – after it is formed on MOCVD. The new cell has a global level of energy conversion efficiency with 22.08 percent and is strong in flexibility and lightness. The hard board used in the process can be recycled, which can dramatically reduce the manufacturing costs. Seong Hyeon Moon (doctoral course of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering) participated in the related paper as the first author and the research was conducted with the support of the Energy Technology Development Project carried out by the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning, the Priority Research Institutes Project carried out by the Ministry of Education, and the General Researcher Support Project (new research) carried out by the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning.< A photo of the GaAs-based solar cell developed by Ajou's research team. It has a highly efficient n-on-p structure thanks to a new combination of p-type electrodes that can endure the ELO process.>
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The first committee meeting is held to discuss Ajou University Library remodeling[16.08.19]The first meeting of the Central Library Remodeling Committee was held on the morning of August 18th in the Theater on the ground floor of the Ajou University Central Library.The meeting was attended by President Dong Yeon Kim, Library Remodeling Committee Chairman and Executive Vice President for Industry-Academia Cooperation Kyung Hee Choi, deans of colleges, and relevant vice presidents. Also in attendance were President Gyeong Jin Lee from the General Student Council, Yong Won Park from the General Alumni Association, Chairman Won Gyu Cho from the Alumni Association of the Department of Architecture, Chairman Jeong Man Cho from the Alumni Association of the Graduate School of Public Affairs, and relevant staff members from the University. The Committee members are deans of colleges, Vice President for Planning, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Administration, the president and vice president of the Student Council who represent students, and six officials from the General Alumni Association.The meeting kicked off with an introduction of the Library remodeling project by Vice President for Planning Jung Seob Lee, followed by a presentation of the remodeling plan by Central Library Executive Director Dong Woo Shin (professor in the Department of Architecture) and discussion among the participants.Last year, the University established its development plan – Ajou's Great Turning – and has since been pursuing improvements to the campus environment. In a survey of 1,000 students, the Central Library topped the ranking of facilities that should be renovated first. In June and July, the University conducted a study on remodeling the Library and presented the findings to the Committee on the day.There have been steady demands for renovating the Library because its buildings and facilities have deteriorated since its construction in 1983. The Committee plans to redesign the Library, reflecting student demands and requirements prior to beginning the remodeling during the winter vacation.President Kim said, "I expect that the remodeled Library will become a popular place among Ajou people."He went on to say, "It should also be an opportunity to establish the functions and roles of the Library in line with ongoing changes," adding, "I ask that the Committee produces the best possible results, though there will be many things to consider including the budget."
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Ajou's Chan Hyeon Park and Hyo Seung Park win the First Prize at the Defense Science and Technology Fair[16.08.12]Two graduate students from Ajou University won the First Prize at the '2016 Defense Science and Technology Fair – Defense Technology Startup Challenge' hosted by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration.The Fair, which was held from August 4th to the 7th at COEX, Seoul, aims to identify innovative ideas and foster venture businesses for the development of science technology through a partnership between the private, public, and military sectors. The Defense Technology Startup Challenge was a part of the Fair, along with the International Military Science & Technology session, the Defense Venture Idea Competition, and an introductory session on new defense technologies, etc. The team of Chan Hyeon Park (Department of Systems Engineering, pictured above) and Hyo Seung Park (Department of Software), both graduate students from Ajou University, won the First Prize (Minister of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration Prize). The event had two categories – Student Division and Adult Division – and the First Prize winners received 15 million won in prize money.The two students derived their award-winning idea from a patented technology posted on the Military Technology Marketplace – Guided Weapons Operating in an Ultra High Subsonic Environment Open Parachutes with Aerodynamic Load. The idea can be used to open a parachute when a commercial drone is in danger of crashing.Chan Hyeon Park said, "I want to thank my guiding professor (Professor Eui Whan Kim, Department of Systems Engineering) for fully supporting students' interests and their personal goals."
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Ajou's President visits U.S. to discuss expanding student internship programs[16.08.11]Ajou University President Dong Yeon Kim visited the U.S. cities of Los Angeles and Seattle for seven nights and nine days from July 28th to August 5th to discuss expanding student internship programs with local companies run by Koreans.On August 1st, President Kim met with representative Hoon Kim at the CKP LA Office and signed a relevant agreement. CKP, the largest Asian accounting firm in the U.S., has hired Ajou students as paid interns since last year. Four accounting majors have been sent to the firm as interns over the past two years.The two sides agreed to lengthen the internship program to one year from the current six weeks to three months so that the students can better prepare for the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountant) exam.On August 2nd, Ajou's delegation concluded an internship program agreement with H-Mart, the largest Asian market in the U.S. Starting this month, twelve students from the University will be dispatched to H-Mart as interns and build on-site experiences in design and purchasing, etc. Under the agreement, the two sides will expand the internship into a one-year program in which fifty students will participate per year.Ajou's agreements with CKP and H-Mart were covered by The Joongang Ilbo U.S., The Korea Times, and The Korea Herald Business.President Kim also dropped by the CKP San Diego Office where Ajou students are working as interns. He encouraged the students and watched a major league baseball game with them at the ballpark. He then gave a lecture at an event hosted by the World-OKTA LA Office. During the lecture, Korean businesspeople recognized the objective of Ajou's AFTER YOU Program and promised to make financial contributions. President Kim also met with seven LA-based alumni of Ajou University, including Don Hee Park (Department of Mechanical Engineering, entrance class of 1973).For the last activity during its stay in the U.S., the delegation led by President Kim visited students participating in 'the AFTER YOU Program – 2016 Summer Ajou Global Campus' at the University of Washington (UW) located in Seattle. A total of thirty students are having various experiences at UW, including an intensive English language course. President Kim met with Vice Provost Rovy Branon of UW and discussed further developing cooperation and exchanges between the two institutions.President Dong Yeon Kim poses for a picture after signing an agreement with CKP (top) and with H-Mart (above).Clockwise from top left– A scene from a meeting with LA-based Ajou University alumni– President Kim poses for a picture with the "AFTER YOU Program" participants at the University of Washington.– President Kim takes a picture with CKP intern students at a major league ballpark.– President Kim, Ajou University interns at CKP, and CKP LA representative Hoon Kim pose for a picture (from far left).
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An award ceremony for a programming contest is held on August 8th[16.08.09]The award ceremony for the '2016 Programming Contest for Four Universities in Southern Gyeonggi Province (SHAKE!)' was held on August 8th in the Office of the President at Ajou University.The Contest was first organized last year by Ajou's LINC Project Group in partnership with the student councils of computer-related departments and academic societies from Kyung Hee University, Sungkyunkwan University, and Hanyang University ERICA Campus, and it aims to identify and foster talents in programming. Naver has sponsored the contest and, this year, it also provided the venue for the final round and additional prizes.The preliminary round was held from May 10th to the 28th at each university, with a total of 238 students participating. Of those, sixty students – fifteen from each university – made it to the final round, which was held July 2nd in Naver's D2 Startup Factory located in Bundang, Seongnam City.Byeong Chan Suh and Hyeon Jin Lee (Department of Software, Ajou University) won the Grand Prize and the First Place Award, respectively. The Excellence Award went to Seung Joo Choi (Department of Software, Ajou University) and the Participation Award was presented to Jeong Hoon Park (Department of Software, Sungkyunkwan University) and Hyeong Jin Lim (College of Information & Communication Engineering/Software, Sungkyunkwan University). Ki Seok Jeong (Department of Software, Ajou University) received the Naver Special Prize.President Dong Yeon Kim and Executive Vice President for Industry-Academia Cooperation Kyung Hee Choi from Ajou University and Director Jong Mok Park from Naver attended the award ceremony and presented certificates of award and additional prizes to the award winners. Also in attendance were Ajou's Professor Sang Yoon Oh (Department of Software), who played a major role in organizing the event, LINC Project Team Leader Goon Jin Lim, and Chairman Min Ki Park from academic society A.N.S.I., etc.
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Ajou's Software Specialized University Project Group holds education programs for elementary, middle, and high school students and teachers[16.08.08]Ajou University held various education programs in July for elementary, middle, and high school students, middle school teachers, and local citizens as part of the Software Specialized University Project. The programs were organized to enhance their understanding of the values of software.The programs consisted of the Junior Game Software Academy (July 16 – 29), the Software Academy for Teachers (July 23 – 26), and the Youth Software Camp (July 27 – 29).Ajou's Department of Software joined hands with the Suwon Municipal Government in organizing the event.The University plans to continue to hold software education programs. In September and November, another Junior Game Software Academy is scheduled for elementary school students. During the winter vacation, there will be additional sessions of the Youth Software Camp for elementary, middle, and high school students and the Software Academy for Teachers. In addition, the Online Software Academy for Citizens, which will educate Suwon citizens on Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT), will be launched in September.Last year, Ajou University was selected as a ‘Software Specialized University' by the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning, and it will receive an annual average of two billion won over up to six years. * Top photo – A scene from the Junior Game Software Academy* Middle photo – A scene from the Software Academy for Teachers* Bottom photo – Participants give presentations during the Youth Software Camp
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'2016 Global Start-up & Trade School ' concludes successfully[16.08.05]'2016 Global Start-up & Trade School co-hosted by Ajou University and the World-Overseas Korean Traders Associations (World-OKTA)' wrapped up its six-night-seven-day program with a graduation ceremony, which was held on July 28th at Kintex located in Goyang City.The program was attended by 110 overseas Koreans from 49 cities in 25 countries and 53 domestic participants, including members of Ajou's Business Startup Club, students from Cha University, and business leaders recommended by Sungkyunkwan University, in addition to about fifty staff members. The activities for the first three days were held at Ajou University and those over the next four days were held at Kintex.During the event, fifteen teams participated in a business operation and marketing competition with various products made by Ajou's eleven partner companies. The teams who chose business operation set up imaginary businesses and identified items to sell in the market, while those who focused on marketing built strategies for penetrating overseas markets with existing products. The five teams that made it to the final round gave presentations before the graduation ceremony. The First Award went to the marketing team of Marudeoham, a company established by Ajou students. The team presented a marketing strategy for selling burn-prevention electric heaters, products developed by Marudeoham, in Canada. The marketing team has qualified to participate in the 'Invest in Rising Stars' showcase during the World-OKTA Convention to be held in October in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province. The team that won the First Award last year attracted 2.5 million dollars during the event.As for the other teams, 'Veggie Dah' presented a plan for starting a virtual trading company to export well-being foods like Korean temple food to about 600,000 ethnic Koreans residing in New Jersey and New York. Team Tree Bird introduced a strategy for selling ready-to-eat Bibimbap made with traditional Korean vegetables in Vietnam.The graduation ceremony was attended by Chairman Ki Chool Park and other officials from World-OKTA, Executive Vice President for Industry-Academia Cooperation Kyung Hee Choi from Ajou University, and Director Yang Soon Yoon from the Goyang Municipal Government, etc. Chairman Park said, "I hope that this event will be an opportunity for you to start your own businesses," adding, "I also ask that you become leaders representing South Korea in the global community."Vice President Choi said, "I expect that the achievements and network we have built during this program will be the groundwork for the Ajou-OKTA Global Start-up Academy," adding, "I think that we took a step forward in forming diverse partnerships for promoting business start-ups."
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'Experience Ajou’s Departments & Career Fair' attracts one thousand participants[16.08.04]'Experience Ajou’s Departments & Career Fair,' marking its third year this year, ended successfully on August 3rd, with about one thousand people, including middle and high school students and their parents, participating despite the hot weather.The Fair was organized to provide the opportunity for middle and high school students to better understand Ajou University departments and receive consulting on their future career. The University received prior applications from July 19th and all of the available spots were quickly filled, indicating the popularity of the event.The Fair kicked off with a lecture on future careers by Director Kyung Il Kim of the Admission Assessment Center, followed by an introduction of Ajou's student selection process and departments, an experience of the departments, and one-on-one consulting sessions. During the department introductions, professors from the University's twenty departments explained their respective majors and answered questions from students.Hyo Jin Lee (second year, Seongji High School) said, "I found the introduction of the Department of Psychology useful because the professor explained not only the undergraduate course, but the graduate program as well," adding, "He was happy to answer many questions. I hope to come back next time if I get the chance."The departments introduced by professors were the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Department of Biological Science, the Department of Defense and Digital Convergence, the Department of Software, the Department of Nursing Sciences, the Department of Chemical Engineering, the Department of Korean Language and Literature, the Department of History, the Department of Psychology, the Department of Economics, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, the Department of Architecture, the Department of Industrial Engineering, the Department of Pharmacy, the Department of Digital Media, the Department of Financial Engineering, the Department of Business Administration, the Department of Public Administration, and the Department of Culture and Contents, and those with specialties, including the Department of Defense and Digital Convergence, the Department of Pharmacy, and the Department of Financial Engineering, drew lots of interest from student participants.The department experiences involved making soccer robots (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering), assembling bone kits (Department of Medical Sciences), and conducting criminal psychology tests (Department of Psychology), etc. Ajou's students from the respective departments helped middle and high school students during the activities.The one-on-one consulting sessions with admissions officers were also popular among the 60 students who applied in advance. Eun Byeol Choi (third year, Woosung High School) said, "A senior recommended that I come to this fair, and I learned about the University departments and had a one-to-one consulting session. It was great," adding, "I am working on my letter of self-introduction for Ajou. I look forward to entering this University."Hyeon Suk Rho, a parent of a high school freshman, said, "The lectures about student careers by professors were very informative," adding, "My child expressed interest in certain departments and the fair was a chance to understand what he/she likes and what he/she can do well."
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Ajou alumnus Geun Woo Lim is appointed as a professor by Telecom ParisTech in France[16.07.28]Geun Woo Lim (pictured above), a graduate of Ajou University, was appointed as a professor by Telecom ParisTech in France. Lim is scheduled to begin teaching at the institute from this September.After finishing his undergraduate course in Ajou's Department of Computer Engineering in 2007, Lim obtained a master's degree and received a PhD from the Department of Computer Engineering at the University in 2014. He then completed a post-doctoral program in the BK21 Plus Project Team ('Creative Talents Fostering Team for Autonomic Network Software for Smart Collaboration among Different Devices,' leader Professor Young Bae Ko) and served as a researcher at LIP6 in France.Telecom ParisTech, one of the Grandes Écoles in France, is a leader in information and communications technology. It was established in 1878 and has about 1,400 students. Lim will teach students in the Department of Computer Science and Networking.Lim said, "I would like to conduct outstanding research through various collaborations with companies and researchers from South Korea."He went on to say, "Ajou's students have world-class abilities that can be recognized in other countries," adding, "I believe that they will be able to accomplish their dreams if they make their best efforts."
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