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Professor Neal Dreamson Appointed National Curriculum Expert by the National Education Commission Professor Neal Dreamson of the Department of Technology and Society was appointed as a National Curriculum Expert Committee member of the National Education Commission on October 23, 2025. The National Education Commission is an administrative committee under the President that establishes a mid- to long-term vision and policy direction for education based on social consensus; it also gathers and coordinates public opinion on education policies. Its purpose is to contribute to the development of education by safeguarding independence, expertise, and political neutrality in education and enhancing trust in public education. Candidates for the curriculum expert committee are selected from among experts who have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of education; they are then appointed as a member with the consent of a majority of the National Education Commission's members. The term of office for members is two years (Professor Dreamson’s term is October 23, 2025 – June 29, 2027), and is renewable once. Their primary role is to provide expert reviews and opinions on key education-related issues. Professor Dreamson attended the 9th meeting of the National Curriculum Expert Committee, held at the Government Complex, Seoul, on October 29th. He reviewed and evaluated the Ministry of Education's proposed 2022 high school credit system reform plan and the development of a draft revised textbook. Due to the urgency of the recent controversial reform of the high school credit system, the committee has a very busy schedule.
2025.11.11 Hits 134
Professor In-Ki Joo Receives Hwangjo Geunjeong Order of Merit On October 3rd, Business Management Professor In-Ki Joo received the Hwangjo Guenjeong Order of Merit (황조근정훈장) at the 8th Accounting Day ceremony. This Order of Merit is one of the highest honors granted by the Korean government to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to enhancing transparency in the nation’s accounting practices. For decades, Professor Joo has made significant impacts to the field of accounting through academic research, education, and policy advising. Particularly, from 2018 to 2020 he served as the first Korean President of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), playing a pivotal role in developing policies that improved Korea’s international accounting credibility and strengthening fairness and transparency. Along with this achievement, Professor Joo was also inducted into the Korea Accounting Hall of Fame in 2023 by the Korean Accounting Association. Click here to read more.
2025.11.10 Hits 155
Business Management Professor Sung Sup Choi’s Influential Contributions to Maeil Business Galaxy Smartphones as Global Wallets Could Redefine Korea’s Role in the Digital Currency Eragrag The U.S. is once again grappling with its chronic “twin deficits.” With foreign governments reluctant to keep buying U.S. Treasuries, America is turning to stablecoins to create new demand for dollars in the private sector. By promoting digital dollars as everyday assets and payment tools, the U.S. is laying the groundwork for a new kind of digital hegemony, by undermining other nations’ financial autonomy and weakening traditional monetary policies. For Korea, this looming transformation is both a risk and an opportunity. If stablecoins spread unchecked, domestic currency stability could be threatened. But with strong IT infrastructure and global reach, Korea could be in the position to lead. If Galaxy smartphones evolve into “global wallets,” Korean companies could become central nodes in the digital currency ecosystem as active providers of the devices, software, and platforms shaping the new international financial order. Click here to read the full article
2025.10.02 Hits 1653
Dean Y. Eugene Pak Delivers Special Lecture at GM Technical Center Korea On September 9, 2025, Dr. Y. Eugene Pak, Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at SUNY Korea, delivered a special seminar at the General Motors Technical Center Korea (GMTCK) in Incheon. The event brought together approximately 70 participants from GMTCK, who were strongly interested in the intersection of advanced engineering and automotive innovation. Dr. Pak’s lecture, titled “Technology Innovations in Formula One Racing Cars and Their Applications in Production Vehicles,” explored how cutting-edge developments in powertrains, chassis, suspension, materials, and aerodynamics not only define the world of Formula One (F1) but also shape the future of consumer vehicles. He highlighted the transfer of F1 innovations, such as lightweight composite materials and advanced aerodynamics, into mainstream automotive design. Furthermore, the session also compared F1 with Formula E, offering insights into the rapid evolution of electric racing and its potential influence on the future of mobility. To provide a broader perspective, Dr. Pak incorporated a historical overview of F1, legendary drivers, and iconic circuits that continue to inspire engineers and enthusiasts alike. The seminar at GMTCK underscored SUNY Korea’s commitment to bridging academia and industry through impactful knowledge-sharing. By connecting the thrill of motorsport innovation with practical applications in production vehicles, Dr. Pak inspired participants to view engineering as both a technical challenge and a platform for advancing future mobility. Dr. Y. Eugene Pak earned his B.S. at SUNY Buffalo and his M.S. and Ph.D. at Stanford University in Mechanical Engineering. His current research focuses on the theoretical and computational mechanics of smart materials, including nanoscale modeling of virus shells for drug delivery applications.
2025.09.19 Hits 1956
Professor Neal Dreamson Named Lifetime Top Scholar by ScholarGPS For the second year in a row, Department of Technology and Society Professor Neal Dreamson’s strong publication record, the impact of his work, and the notable quality of his scholarly contributions have placed him in the top 0.5% of all scholars worldwide. He has been awarded Top Scholar status based on his accomplishments over the prior five-year period, which is the same as last year, but this year he received another status in the category of ‘over the totality of his career (lifetime)’. Top Scholar - Lifetime #204 Pedagogy Top Scholar - Prior 5 Years #60 Digital electronics #64 Pedagogy ScholarGPS (https://scholargps.com) provides rankings of individuals and institutions Overall (in all Fields), in 14 broad Fields (such as Medicine, Engineering, or Humanities), in 177 Disciplines (such as Surgery, Computer Science, or History), and in over 350,000 Specialties (such as Cancer, Artificial Intelligence, or Ethics).
2025.06.25 Hits 4321
Chair of Business Management Jeehong Kim’s Influential Contributions to Maeil Business Newspaper Lack of Talent Innovation Threatens National Competitiveness — Urgent Shift Needed in University Education Policy A new government has been inaugurated. While promoting unity remains important, the public's foremost concerns lie in restoring livelihoods and ensuring economic stability. Beyond short-term stimulus measures, there is an urgent need to strengthen South Korea’s long-term, sustainable national competitiveness. Achieving this level of competitiveness requires bold structural reforms, particularly in education and governance. Although South Korea excels in corporate agility and public adaptability, its progress is undermined by low government efficiency and excessive regulations. In contrast to top-ranked countries like Singapore and the U.S.—where universities serve as powerful engines of innovation—Korean universities remain tightly controlled, with limited autonomy over tuition, admissions, and institutional growth. To thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape, the government must recognize universities as vital partners in innovation and talent development. Click here to read the full article.
2025.06.24 Hits 3991
Professor Neal Dreamson Receives Incheon Mayor's Commendation for Fair Trade Contributions Professor Neal Dreamson received the Incheon Metropolitan City Mayor's Commendation at the '2025 Incheon Fair Trade Festival' on June 14, 2025. The festival, hosted and organized by Incheon Metropolitan City and the Incheon Fair Trade Council, was held successfully on the afternoon of the 14th of June at the Songdo Central Park Lawn Square, with attendance by Incheon City Vice Mayor Hwang Hyo-jin, Incheon City Council Chairman Jeong Hae-kwon, and Incheon City Superintendent of Education Do Seong-hoon. The certificate of Commendation indicates that Professor Dreamson “has contributed greatly to the promotion of fair trade in Incheon Metropolitan City by actively participating in ethical consumption practices as well as raising awareness of fair trade”. Professor Dreamson serves as a member of the Incheon City Fair Trade Steering Committee, and he participates in establishing and promoting fair trade-related policies. In addition, he also serves as a member of the Incheon City Office of Education's 4th Industrial Revolution Education Promotion Committee, and as an outside director of the GM Employee Foundation Korea. In these roles, he has been actively promoting SUNY Korea in the community.
2025.06.24 Hits 3772
Professor Jongseong Brad Choi Secures 666 Million KRW (~555k USD) in Funding Through Highly Competitive “Metaverse Lab Support Program Professor Jongseong Brad Choi from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at SUNY Korea has been selected as the sole recipient of the prestigious “Metaverse Lab Support Program,” jointly organized by the Korea Radio Promotion Association (RAPA) and the Ministry of Science and ICT (co-PIs: Professors Y. Eugene Pak, Byungkon Kang, Jungmin Hong, and Yeji Seok). In previous years, three to four labs were selected annually; however, due to a nationwide reduction in R&D funding, only one lab was chosen this year—Professor Choi’s—making the selection process exceptionally competitive. The program provides 666 million KRW (~555k USD) in research funding over a period of three years. Including continuing participants in their second and third years, a total of four universities are currently part of the program: Yonsei University, KAIST, Korea University, and SUNY Korea. SUNY Korea’s inclusion alongside Korea’s top-tier R1 universities highlights its emerging strength and growing influence in research excellence. Professor Choi’s winning project, titled:“Metareal: Commercialization of Ultra-Realistic Real Estate Spatial Information Metaverse Technology,” focuses on transforming his AI-powered, hyper-realistic 3D modeling algorithms into commercially viable metaverse technologies for the real estate sector. As part of the project, Professor Choi will establish a tech startup, MEIC-AI Co., Ltd., and plans to hire more than 10 undergraduate and graduate researchers among SUNY Korea students, fostering both innovation and student opportunity. Professor Choi’s consistent success in securing competitive R&D grants is especially notable in the context of significant reductions in national research funding for individual researchers. It represents not only a major personal milestone for Professor Choi but a significant institutional accomplishment, underscoring SUNY Korea’s rising reputation as a globally competitive, research-intensive university. It further demonstrates a testament to SUNY Korea’s commitment and focus to becoming a globally recognized research hub through innovative and practical research endeavors. Professor Choi leads the MEIC (Mechanical Systems with Intelligence and Computer Vision) Lab, which is dedicated to the concept of Engineering Soft Power. The lab’s core research areas include visual intelligence systems, vision-based control, digital twins, and human-machine interaction. The current team consists of 12 researchers, including five Ph.D. candidates, three master’s students, and three undergraduates, who have contributed to a series of award-winning research accomplishments. MEIC Lab Website: https://www.meic-lab.com
2025.05.16 Hits 9006
Professor Seung-Bok Choi Ranks Among Top 0.05% of Scholars Worldwide for Impact and Excellence in Mechanical Engineering Professor Seung-Bok Choi (MEC) has placed in the top 0.05% of all scholars worldwide via Highly Ranked Scholars™, which ranks the most productive authors whose works are of profound impact (citations) and of utmost quality (h-index). Enabled by the generation of over 30 million detailed scholar profiles based on unique ScholarGPS™, classification of over 200 million scholarly publications of record into one of over 350,000 distinct Specialties, 177 Disciplines, and 14 Fields, Highly Ranked Scholars™ are, for the first time, identified within each Specialty, Discipline, and all Fields. Highly Ranked Scholars™ are those with ScholarGPS™ Ranks of 0.05% or better. The data are based on lifetime activity, weighting each publication and citation by the number of authors and excluding self-citations. According to the analysis of the 177 Disciplines, The World Rank of Professor Choi is #188 in Mechanical Engineering, and the ranks of his specific fields are evaluated as follows: Vibration Control #1, Smart Material #3 and Optimal Design #15. He is still actively serving as a journal editor for more than 15 international journals (SCI), including Smart Materials and Structures, Scientific Report and the Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. The number of his publications to date is 890, based on Web of Science. Currently, he is a senior fellow of both the Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST) and the National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK).
2025.05.15 Hits 6101
Professor Seung-Bok Choi Wins “Lifetime Achievement Award" Professor Seung-Bok Choi (MEC) has received the “2025 Lifetime Achievement Award” from International Research Data Analysis Excellence Awards. His main contribution and honorable achievement in innovative works for this award includes parts of his research sectors: (1) Processing Online Massive Measuring Databases via Data-Uncertainty Quantifying Mechanism, (2) Recurrent Mechanism and Impulse Noise Filter for Establishing ANFIS, (3) Design of a New Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System Based on a Solution for Clustering in a Data-Potential Field, (4) Development of a Novel Diagonal-weighted Preisach Model for Rate-Independent Hysteresis, (5) A Neuro-Fuzzy Training Algorithm for Identifying Dynamic Characteristics of Smart Dampers. Recently, he received the “2025 Best Researcher Award” from the International Research Awards on Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (IRAA, MO) which is a different category from this award. Professor Choi has been working at SUNY Korea since March 2021, after retirement from Inha University, where he worked for 30 years. He is still actively serving as a journal editor for more than 15 international journals (SCI), including Smart Materials and Structures, Scientific Report and the Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. The number of his publications to date is 887, based on Web of Science. According to the research evaluation platform, ScholarGPS.com, his world ranking of Vibration Control Area is #1 and #2 in the Smart Material Field. Currently, he is a senior fellow of both the Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST) and the National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK).
2025.04.16 Hits 7275
Professor Jongseong Brad Choi Leads EV Research Collaboration with Hyundai Motor Group Professor Jongseong Brad Choi, from the Mechanical Engineering Department at SUNY Korea, and his Mechanical Systems with Intelligence and Computer Vision (MEIC) Lab are conducting an industry-academia research project with Hyundai Motor Group, as reported on April 8th. Professor Choi’s research has been selected for the 2025 Future Technology Research Project (Future PoC Project), hosted by Hyundai Motor Group. This collaboration highlights the MEIC Lab’s dedication to cutting-edge research in AI-driven automotive technologies, and serves as a key achievement that demonstrates SUNY Korea’s research capabilities and academic excellence in the development of next-generation electric vehicle systems.
2025.04.09 Hits 8521
Professor Seung-Bok Choi Wins Consecutive "Best Researcher Awards" Professor Seung-Bok Choi (MEC) has received the “2025 Best Researcher Award” from the International Research Awards on Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (IRAA, MO). His main contribution and honorable achievement in innovative research is the molecular analysis of Magnetorheological Fluids (MRF). He has published more than 50 articles in MO related journals such as Internal Journal of Molecular Sciences. Specifically, he has focused on constitutive modeling of nana-particle based MRF via SEM images and XRD to identify the chain structures of the particle along with the magnetic field direction. This marks the second consecutive year that Professor Choi has received a Best Researcher Award, having been recognized in a different category in 2024 by the International Research Awards on Sensing Technology. Professor Choi has been working at SUNY Korea since March 2021, after retirement from Inha University where he worked for 30 years. He is still actively serving as a journal editor for more than 15 international journals (SCI), including Smart Materials and Structures, Scientific Report and Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. The number of his publications to date is 887, based on Web of Science. According to the platform ScholarGPS.com, his word ranking of Vibration Control is #1 and #2 in the Smart Materials. Currently, he is a fellow of both the Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST) and the National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK). Read about his acheivement in 2024: HERE
2025.03.26 Hits 6267