Kongju National University expands global research and joint degree programs

Kongju National University has reported significant achievements in international research collaboration through its ‘Global Joint Research Lab Establishment Support Project’. Within eight months of the project's launch, the university has produced seven international joint papers and held 21 joint academic conferences.

The university's 15 selected research labs focus on core future industries, including bio-medicine, future mobility, and semiconductors. Collaborations involve prestigious institutions such as Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the University of Tokyo, and Nanyang Technological University.

Key milestones include the publication of two international papers in the top 10% of the JCR by a research team working with Nanyang Technological University on carbon fiber recycling and AI-based manufacturing. Additionally, a joint doctoral degree agreement was established with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to foster global talent. Other successes include securing 600 million KRW in follow-up R&D funding through collaboration with Virginia Tech and publishing three SCI(E) papers in partnership with Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications.