Kookmin University announced on November 12 that it has established a new system to appoint faculty members with outstanding academic achievements and exemplary activities as Distinguished Professors, and has selected Professor Do Youngrak, Department of Chemistry and Nanomaterials, as its first Distinguished Professor.
Kookmin University introduced the Distinguished Professor system to encourage research achievements by outstanding faculty members and to strengthen the university's long-term research competitiveness.
Eligible candidates are full-time faculty members with exceptional achievements in key areas such as research, education, and university-industry cooperation. The final selection is made through a comprehensive evaluation of quantitative indicators such as research publications and university-industry collaboration records, as well as qualitative assessments of academic influence and social contributions.
Professor Do Youngrak, who has been appointed as the first Distinguished Professor, has served at Kookmin University for about 22 years, leading convergence research in nanochemistry, nanomaterials, nanodisplays, and biomaterials.
In particular, he was highly recognized for successfully leading a large-scale technology transfer in 2018 by developing the original technology for nanorod-LED displays, and for contributing to the realization of the world’s first 65-inch 8K nanorod-LED TV prototype. This achievement is regarded as a representative example of elevating Kookmin University's university-industry cooperation capabilities to a new level.
Beyond next-generation nano-LED displays, Professor Do has conducted research on a wide range of convergence original technologies, including quantum dot synthesis and luminescent materials, light sources and sensors for circadian rhythm regulation, photovoltaic materials for solar cells, semiconductor process-based high-purity exosome purification, and quantum light source materials and devices.
His record of publishing over 200 SCI papers, registering more than 200 domestic and international patents, and pursuing 12 technology transfers demonstrates both academic productivity and industrial impact.
In recognition of these contributions, Professor Do has received a commendation from the Minister of Education and the Green Stripes Order of Service Merit on Inventors’ Day. He has also been continuously recognized both domestically and internationally, being named among the world’s top 2% of scientists for six consecutive years since 2020.
Professor Do stated, "As a Distinguished Professor, I will contribute to Kookmin University’s advancement as a global research hub and help strengthen national competitiveness by connecting academic achievements with industry and the local community."
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