Energy Engineering Students Jeong Jayoon and Han Seojin Selected for Prestigious Scholarships
Korea University of Energy and Technology (KENTECH) announced on June 20 that its undergraduate students have achieved notable results, with several being selected as recipients of the Presidential Science Scholarship, a government-funded scholarship, as well as the Korea-Germany Global Talent Development Platform Scholarship.
Among those selected for the Presidential Science Scholarship is Jeong Jayoon, a third-year student in the Department of Energy Engineering. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding students in the field of science and technology to foster them into world-class core scientists. Each year, approximately 150 undergraduate students majoring in science and engineering, both domestically and internationally, are selected through a comprehensive evaluation of academic performance, scientific activities, future plans, and community service. Of these, only about 60 third-year students are chosen nationwide. The scholarship covers full tuition until graduation and provides an academic encouragement grant of 2.5 million KRW per semester.
Jeong Jayoon, who was selected for the Presidential Science Scholarship, said, "Following my selection for the 2023 Korea Talent Award, I am delighted to have achieved my dream of becoming a Presidential Science Scholarship recipient after entering university. I am deeply grateful to KENTECH and Professor Hwang Jihyun for guiding my growth as an engineering student," adding, "Based on the knowledge and experience gained through research and communication with fellow researchers, I will strive to become an energy engineer who can help develop policies that offer practical solutions for Korea's science and industrial technology sectors."
Another third-year student in the same department, Han Seojin, was selected as a recipient of the Korea-Germany Global Talent Development Platform Scholarship. Han Seojin is scheduled to conduct a six-month research assignment at the Fraunhofer IMWS Institute in the Salle region of Germany starting in early September. This program, organized by the Max Planck Korea POSTECH Research Initiative (MPK), is a global incubator system designed to foster international awareness and interdisciplinary capabilities among science and engineering undergraduates through hands-on research participation at German research institutes. Since 2015, a total of 136 science and engineering undergraduates have participated in this program. Selected students receive support for airfare, monthly living expenses, local insurance, and other related costs.
Han Seojin's research topic is "Economic Evaluation of Hydrogen Processes." Based on previous undergraduate research experience at the school's HYLOT (HYdrogen Liquefaction Optimization Technologies) laboratory, Han is expected to further develop the continuity and expansion of this research. Han commented, "I believe that my experience in writing papers and carrying out research projects over the past two years played a significant role in my selection," and added, "I hope to grow into a key player in leading the future of Korea's hydrogen economy."
Professor Hwang Jihyun, who has guided the research activities of both students, said, "I am extremely proud that our undergraduates have achieved such outstanding results," and encouraged, "I hope they will continue to grow as talents who contribute to the global challenge of carbon neutrality."
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