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President’s Message

Established in 2004 as a research institute by the Korean government, DGIST launched graduate programs in 2011 and plans to open undergraduate programs in 2014 with the vision of becoming a ‘world-leading convergence-research university.

strategic areas: Emerging Materials Science, Information & Communication En-gineering, Medical Robotics, Green Energy, Brain Science and New Biology. We named this focus the ‘MIREBraiN Program’ and it will be our primary project.Second, DGIST will open a new era of science and invention by nurturing global leaders of knowledge creation and creating future convergence technology.Third, DGIST will provide a role model for university-research institute coopera-tion through successful win-win cooperation between the education and research divisions.Fourth, DGIST will lead the national science education and research by setting

and nurturing students with the 3C characters: Creativity, Contribution, and Care. Furthermore, DGIST will perform convergence research by providing students with education in intense basic science and engineering curricula.In addition, DGIST will pursue inclusive growth with other universities and re-search institutes, and serve as a think tank for the development of national and local science and technology. Last but not least, DGIST will prepare its students to be global professionals in an era of internalization by running the campus bilingually.We can be the ‘Most Valuable Player’ in science education and research when all members of DGIST have the spirit of MVP: Mission, Vision and Passion. With our outstanding faculty, researchers, and staff, we will build DGIST into the world’s best

Sung-Chul Shin, Ph.D., President of DGIST

Inauguration of the 1st president of the institute Kyu-Suk Jung2004.09.03

Inauguration of the 2nd president of the institute In Seon Lee2007.09.03

Enactment and proclamation of Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) Law (Law No. 9108)

2008.06.13

The ground breaking ceremony of the DGIST Research Institute2010.12.10

The first matriculation ceremony of the master’s and doctorate programs2011.03.02

Amendment and proclamation of DGIST Law(Law No. 10473, partial amendment)2011.03.29

Inauguration of the founding president of the university Sung-Chul Shin2011.03.31

Opening of Advanced Convergence Research Center2011.07.07

Establishment of the Korea Brain Research Institute, affiliated with DGIST2011.10.14

The second matriculation ceremony of the master’s and doctorate programs2012.03.02

VISION declaration ceremony & Campus Ground-breaking Ceremony2012.05.02

Opening of DGIST-LBNL(Lawrence-Berkeley National Laboratory) Joint Research Center

2012.07.16

Attracted IBS Research Center ‘Academy of New Biology for Plant Senescence and Life History’ to DGIST

2012.10.08

Opening of CPS (Cyber Physical System) Global Center2012.10.30

Appointment of the first president of the Korea Brain Research Institute2012.07.23

The first commencement ceremony of the master’s program2013.02.15

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Auditor

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Korea BrainResearch Institute

Office of

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Office of A

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Office of Planning

College of Convergence

Office of

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Office of

External Relations

GraduateSchool

ResearchInstitute

DGIST

Educational

Philosophy

3C

Individuals who demonstrate creativity and curiosity and who are not afraid to take risks

Individuals who want to contribute to the development of the nation and the world

Individuals who demonstrate dedication, care for others, and leadership

Creativity

Contribution

Care

Vision

Vision

Goal

Strategy

DGIST

Spirits

M.V.P.

Convergence Research and Education

Mission to fulfill the role asked of it by

the nation

Vision to go beyond excellence

Undaunted passion for the Mission and

Vision

Win-win Cooperation between University and Research Institutes

Undergraduate Education with Intense Basic Science and Engineering Curricula

Contribution to National Excellency through Complementary Cooperation with other Universities

Global Network

1st Stage(2011-2020)

3rd Stage(2031-2040)

2nd Stage(2021-2030)

Mission Vision Passion

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New future of Korean science and technology

made by DGIST’s Convergence synergy

World-leading Convergence-Research University● Nurturing the global leaders of knowledge creation● Creating future convergence technology

National top-class university

World-classUniversity

World-leadingUniversity

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Creativity

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World-leading Convergence-Research University● Nurturing the global leaders of knowledge creation● Creating future convergence technology

National top-class university

World-classUniversity

World-leadingUniversity

Specialized in six areas MIREBraiNprogram

To create world-class convergence technology and serve as a shining example of

a convergence research-oriented university by leading the unique Convergence Paradigm*

based on cooperation between universities and research institutes

To nurture global leaders of knowledge creation and lead regional and national develop-

ment by focusing education and research in six specialized fields (the MIREBraiN Pro-

gram), which will differentiate DGIST from other universities or research institutes

To develop DGIST into a world-leading convergence research university in a short period

DGIST creates world-class convergence technologies by

leading convergence between education and research,

which is lacking in existing universities and research insti-

tutes, convergence between research areas, and conver-

gence between fundamental research and applied research.

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1. Convergence between education and research X 2. Convergence between research areas X 3. Convergence between fundamental research and applied research

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Foster future intellectuals who will realize the world-leading

convergence-research university

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● Neuro-metabolomics● Sensory system● Neurodegeneration

● Quantum materials● Nano & bio materials● Computational materials science

● Aging Biology● Nano- and Meso-Biology● Systems and Complex Biology● Bio-sustainability Biology● Quantum Biology and Biophysics

● High resolution realtime 3D neuroimaging technology● Brain surgery and intervention robot● MEG-based robotic neuro-rehabilitation

● Renewable energy convergence technology● Energy conversion and storage materials● Design and system technology

● Cyber computing● Physical device● Cyber-physical convergence technology

Emerging Materials Research

New BiologyResearch

Information &Communication

Engineering

Brain Science Research

Leading-edgeMedical Robot

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Foster global professionals who will lead interdisciplinary research on new materials, thereby contributing to scientific and technological advancements and improving the quality of human life

● Frontier Research on the development of new materials for the betterment of human life

● Nurture Creativity via convergence research encompassing physics, chemistry, biology, materials and biomedical sciences

● Nurture global professionals with world wide collaboration

“Pursue state-of-the-art science on new materials via a multi- disciplinary approach”

VISION

VISION

EmergingMaterialsScienceDepartment

Nurturing the global talents of knowledge cre

through convergence of education and research

Foster professional talent that will embrace international per-spectives and lead the development of key technologies that are critical to advancing and impacting the future industry through convergence of technologies in the information and communication area and other areas

InformationandCommunicationEngineeringDepartment

● Operate world-leading department highly recognized in the world’s academic sector

● Lead key technologies which are necessary to advance and impact the future industry

● Foster creative professionals through convergence of ICT, science, engineering, society, culture and art

“Embracing next generation through convergence of information and communication”

Graduate School

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InformationandCommunicationEngineeringDepartment

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“Being a home to core technologies of medical convergence robotics engineering based on humanity”

VISION

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Foster practical professionals who are equipped with future-oriented and creative R&D ability who will lead the development of core technologies in the inexhaustible and renewable energy area for sustainable growth

● Foster hidden champions who could achieve the department’s vision, “Beyond Future Energies”

● Lead the development of core technologies necessary for the inexhaustible and renewable energy areas

● Foster practical professionals equipped with future-oriented and creative R&D ability

“Developing renewable energy beyond future energies”

EnergySystems

EngineeringDepartment

Foster the next-generation professionals who will be equipped with cutting-edge medical robot technology, a new growth engine that will lead the 21st century

● Attain global leadership roles in the research and education of medical robotics areas

● Foster experts in medical robotics with outstanding research capability and global minds

● Establish an education system that promotes interdisciplinary studies and creative learning and research environments that accommodate convergent research activities

RoboticsEngineeringDepartment

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EnergySystems

EngineeringDepartment

RoboticsEngineeringDepartment

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Foster global practice leaders who will identify the fundamen-tal principles of brain structure and functions at a microscopic or macroscopic level based on an understanding of neuro-biology and cognitive science and apply them to medical and engineering fields

Foster professionals in new biology, which is not defined by traditional biology but is possible through the convergence of bioscience, which is the key contributor to the environment, energy, food and healthcare issues, and various science and technology areas, as well as humanities

BrainScienceDepartment

● Create a world-class research and teaching environment to facilitate brain-science discovery and education

● Apply the knowledge to the improvement of brain health and human life

● Train global practice leaders, strengthening technology partnerships, and establishing a neuroscience knowledge community

● Create a new paradigm through understanding, analyzing and applying life phenomena synthetically, quantitatively, and dynamically

● Create a science and educational culture of emergent convergence and companionship based on mutual respect among individuals and cooperation among various disciplines

● Secure academic excellence through the creation of a new research and educational culture based on “Convergence to Emergence”

● Contribute to a sustainable human culture

● Create new science values and nurture the world’s best science and technology professionals

“Realizing the boundless potential of the brain through convergence”

“Lead the next generation bioscience for sustainable human culture”

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2014 Undergraduate Admissions

College of Convergence– School of Basic Science

Overview

Education goal

Education system

● Number of students recruited: ~ 200● Recruiting departments: Single track, open-major● Matriculation: March, 2014

● Intensive education on basic science and engineering for the first three years without declaring majors● In depth and focused education on the major of choice in the fourth year

College of Convergence – School of Basic science

Nurturing global science and technology leaders of knowledge creation

Running an undergraduate program in a single track, which is differentiated from programs based on majors in other universities

Curriculum

DGISTGraduate School

Global education preview(GEP), orientation(OT)

Graduate schoolsin other

universitiesJob market

Advancededucation in

non-science areas

Global scienceand technology

leaders ofknowledge creationand convergence

Global scienceand technology

leaders

CEO/CTO of Venture

companies

Opinion leadersin public

and social sectors

Study connected withsix majors of

DGIST graduate school

In-depth study on basicand applied sciences

Math, physics,biology, chemistry

Computer,automatic control,

statistics,design engineering,

MIREBrain

Humanities andsocial sciences,

Entrepreneurship,Music and sports

Global communication,leadership

(including communityservice, reading,

club activities), UGRP

Basic Science Basic Engineering Humanities DGIST Characteristics

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● Synthetic and applied technologies of functional nano-materials● High-efficiency nano energy materials and devices● Advanced flexible display technologies● Biocompatible nanostructures for biomedical applications● Materials and devices for energy conversion● Bio-defence research

Developing IT convergence technologies that enhance the convenience and safety of users as well as provide real-time service, by using a variety of information technologies best suited to a environment

Conducts extensive research in a wide variety of areas ranging from nano structure-based fiber manufacturing and biomedical diagnosis & treatment to the development of materials and devices for energy industry in order to shape the future of regional and national industries

● Acquiring the core technology for application of organic-inorganic hybrid nano-materials to fiber manufacturing● Developing the NT-BT-IT converged core technologies needed for the public medical sector● Creating a variety of displays, including the advanced wearable PC● Supplying environment-friendly energy resources by developing

high-efficiency solar cells● Creating advanced technologies for flexible display and ubiquitous platform● Stimulation of cellular behaviors on elastin biomimetics

Nano & BioResearchDivision

IT ConvergenceResearch Division

● Intelligent realistic interaction technology: Developing a user-friendly interface, personally customized service technology, and cognitive user environment● Multidimensional cognition technologies: Stereo vision technology, multidimensional object cognition technology, and multi-object detection and tracking technology● Embedded technology for intelligent medical convergence: Developing an important technology for embedded systems for the medical and IT convergence, an open platform for medical and IT convergence, and a U-medical and IT convergence service solution● Herbal medicine assistant technologies: Bio signal-measuring prototype, bio signal data mining, and low-power, real-time and highly reliable WPAN/WBAN

● Multidimensional information-based image processing and vision technologies● Realistic immersive natural human interaction technologies● Important technologies for medical and IT convergence system

Create future convergence technology through the MIREBraiN Program

Research Institute

Nano & BioResearchDivision

IT ConvergenceResearch Division

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Developing a variety of renewable energy technologies for sustainable growth

Pursue the convergence between robotics and system technolo-gies in order to make human life healthier and more convenient

Green EnergyResearch

Division

Robotics System

Research Division

● Serving as a new national growth engine by developing green energy-related technologies required for sustainable growth● Promoting and upgrading regional industries by developing original technologies for renewable energy associated with regional industries● Educating training of experts and industrial personnel in the green energy industry● Developing highly efficient hybrid solar cells, and original technologies for next-generation secondary batteries

● Medical rehabilitation robots: Developing a platform technology for medical rehabilitation robots, a control technology for medical rehabilitation robots, and a bio signal convergence processing technology

● Highly reliable embedded systems: Developing an embedded system software technology, an embedded software design and verification technology, and highly reliable application service technology

● Smart sensors for moving objects: Developing a high resolution image radar’s design technology, a high resolution radar’s signal processing technology, and a smart photosensor technology

● Highly reliable embedded systems● Medical rehabilitation robots● Smart sensors for moving objects● Public Security Robotics

● Green energy converting materials and devices● Energy storage materials and devices● Renewable energy application technology● Convergence technology of renewable energies

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Robotics System

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Affiliated Organization

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Korea BrainResearchInstitute

Advanced Convergence Research Center

IBS Research Center ‘Academy of New Biology for Plant Senescence and Life History’

CPS(Cyber PhysicalSystem) Global Center

Center for Core Research Facilities

DGIST-LBNL(Lawrence-Berkeley National Labo-ratory) Joint Research Center

● Established in 2011● Korea’s first government-funded national research institute for brain research● Founded to concentrate national brain research abilities and serve as hub of national brain research

● Attracted in 2012● A national research group that receives research funding (KRW 10 billion) from the Korean government annually

● Established in 2012● Research center founded to secure international research excellence through cooperation with world’s leading universities in computer science and cyber physical system● Consortium: DGIST, Michigan Univ., Virginia Univ., Pennsylvania Univ., Carnegie Mellon Univ.

● Established in 2009● Founded to apply developed technologies to industries, and develop NT-BT-IT-ET convergence technology for the next generation

● Established to provide world-class research support within and outside of DGIST● 3 key elements: professional staff, customer-oriented operation, and state-of-the-art research facilities● Facilities: material characterization, device processing, animal tests, bio imaging, super computing, measurements and simulation, machine shop

● Established in 2012● Founded to carry out joint research on the fabrication, simulation and characterization of new materials

The best research infrastructure that raise the global competitiveness of Korean science and technology

Korea Brain Research Institute

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Gabriele V. Ronnett l Head Professor, Brain Science Dept.● M.D., Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University (JHU), USA● Professor, Departments of Neuroscience and Neurology, JHU School of Medicine● Director, Center of Metabolism and Obesity Research / Co-founder, FASgen

Bradley Nelson l Affliated Professor, Robotics Engineering Dept.

● Professor, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH), Switzerland● Ph.D., Robotics, Carnegie Mellon University, USA● Founding Director, Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems, ETH● Awardee of USA “Scientific American 50” and USA Mcknight Presidential Fellowship

Wook-Hyun Kwon l Chair Professor, Information and Communication Engineering Dept.

● Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Brown University, USA● Awardee of 2007 Supreme Scientist, Korean Government● Vice-President, KAST(Korean Academy of Science and Technology)● President, IFAC(International Federation of Automatic Control)● Vice Chairman, the National Academy of Engineering of Korea● Chairman, the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers● Fellow of IEEE, TWAS and IFAC

Hasuck Kim l Chair Professor, Energy Systems Engineering Dept.

● Ph.D., Chemistry, Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA● Professor of Chemistry, Vice President, Dean of Graduate School, Seoul National University● Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, Seoul Nat’l University● President, International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE)● Chairman, Society of International Gifted in Science

Hong Gil Nam l DGIST FellowDirector, IBS Research Center ‘Academy of New Biology for Plant Senescence and Life History’

● National Scholar, Korean Government, 2000● Ph.D., Biochemistry and Microbiology, North Carolina University, USA● Professor, Pohang University of Science and Technology / Director, National Core Research Center● Published papers and articles in world top journals, such as Science, Nature and Cell

Dae Won Moon l DGIST Fellow● Ph.D., Surface Science, Penn State, USA● Principal researcher, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS)● Professor, University of Science & Technology● Selected as ‘KRISS Fellow’ for the first time among KRISS researchers (2007)● Received the Best Technology Prize from the Ministry of Knowledge and Economy (2011)

Sang Hyuk Son l DGIST FellowHead Professor, Information & Communication Convergence Engineering Dept.

● The world best authority in CPS(Cyber Physical System) area● Ph. D., Computer Science (Distributed system), University of Maryland, USA● Professor, University of Virginia, USA● Chair professor, WCU Seogang University● Delivered invited lectures 126 times on topics related to CPS in various universities

World-class professors and researchers, renowned with their research on innovative convergence technologies and experienced

in creative education

Faculty

Campus View

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● Located in Hyeonpung-myeon and Yuga-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, Republic of Korea (within Daegu Technopolis)

Contracted for the construction master plan and primary design

● State-of-the-art education and research infrastructure located in Daegu Technopolis● Buildings for Research Institute were constructed in 2010● Buildings for degree program will be constructed by early 2014

DGISTConstructionProject

Location

Area

Progress of the DegreeProgram’s Building Construction

Will be completed Stage 2 of the construction

Completed Stage 1 of the construction(the central administration building, part of the supporting facilities)

Selected the most eligible company for the project and began construction

● Total area: 660.000㎡, Building area: 205.208㎡ - 20 buildings including buildings for graduate school, research institute, academic information center, university administration, and university-industry collaboration

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2012.02

2014.04

World-class education and research environment of Korea’s new growth engine, DGIST

Research Institute Buildings for Degree Programs

Dormitory and Residence Supporting FacilityResearch Institute Buildings for Degree Programs

Dormitory and Residence Supporting Facility

Global Networks

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● Kyoto University_2008 with Institute of Chemical Research, KU● University of Tokyo_2009 with Hori Lab, UT● Waseda University_2012 between graduate schools

● Swiss Federal Institute of Technology(ETH) Zurich_2012

● VTT Technical Research Centre_2009

● Universitat AutÚnoma de Barcelona_2009

● University of Debrecen_2010 with Medical and Health Science Center, UoD

● California Institute of Technology_2006 between Advanced Nano Materials Research Team, DGIST, and Hoffmann Lab, Caltech● Johns Hopkins University_2010● MIT_2012 between Lab for Bio-inspired Robotics with Renewable Energy, DGIST,

and Biomimetic Robotics Lab, MIT

● Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory_2012● Agilent Technologies_2012

Japan

Japan

United States

UnitedStates

Switzerland

Switzerland

Finland

Finland

Spain

Spain

Hungary

Hungary

International Cooperation Network

DGIST is working together closely with its partners around the world to promote mutual development in education and research