[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Doctoral students at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) have attracted attention by being dispatched to the United States with support from a government-affiliated organization to conduct brain engineering applied research together with local researchers.
Seonghan Lee and Kyoungho Won, doctoral students in the Department of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering (advised by Professor Seongchan Jeon), were selected last year for the Ministry of Science and ICT’s Information and Communication Technology Planning and Evaluation Institute (IITP) ‘Global Core Talent Development Support Project’ and conducted brain engineering applied research for six months at North Carolina State University (NCSU), known for its industrial engineering field.
As members of a joint research team, the two students were dispatched to the laboratory of Professor Changsoo Nam (Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering) at NCSU from October last year, conducting research under the theme of ‘AI-based Brain Signal Biomarker Exploration and Brain Function Control System Development’ together with Da-eun Kwon, a doctoral student at Handong University (advised by Professor Min-gyu Ahn), selected as a research intern, and Suyeon Kim, a master’s student at Seoul National University (advised by Professor Myunghwan Yoon).
Student Seonghan Lee conducted research analyzing brain bio-signals using deep learning technology with the NCSU team, while student Kyoungho Won actively carried out joint research by designing an experimental environment for wheelchair operation utilizing brain-computer interface technology.
Lee said, “I was able to gain valuable experience by engaging in in-depth discussions and exchanging ideas with the NCSU research team about brain bio-signal processing methods, broadening my collaborative skills and research insight.”
Won said, “Staying at a leading overseas university, experiencing an advanced research environment and culture, and sharing research know-how will be practically helpful in preparing for postdoctoral studies.”
IITP’s ‘Global Core Talent Development Support Project’ selects projects annually in the first half of the year to dispatch master’s and doctoral students (about 60 students in 2022) to renowned overseas universities or research institutions to provide opportunities such as networking with advanced research teams and hands-on research experience.
IITP supports selected graduate students (research interns) with round-trip airfare, full overseas living expenses for six months, and overseas research activity costs.
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