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Environmental Science and Engineering Undergrads Publish in Leading Journals

Environmental Science and Engineering Undergrads Publish in Leading Journals Five undergraduate students from the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering in the College of Engineering at Ewha Womans University have each served as first author on a research paper in leading SCI(E)-indexed international journals in their fields, underscoring both the students’ own research capabilities and the achievements of Ewha’s research-oriented education program. Undergraduate research interns Minjung Kim and Miso Kim (Class of 2023), along with Jin Choi, Sujeong Baek, and Hyunjin Shin (Class of 2024), from the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering’s Laboratory of Contaminants of Emerging Concern for Water Environment researched next-generation water treatment and the removal of emerging contaminants under the supervision of Distinguished Professor Yoon Yeomin. The students’ review papers analyze technologies employing MXene-based nanomaterials and membrane systems to remove heavy metals, inorganic ions, pharmaceutical residues, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and technologies employing microplastics and ultrasound-based oxidation systems to degrade bisphenol A. The papers have been published or accepted for publication in leading academic journals, including Journal of Hazardous Materials, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, Separation and Purification Technology, and Environmental Research. These studies are significant in that they evaluate the effects of water quality on the performance of nanomaterial-based adsorbents and membrane technologies in actual drinking water and wastewater treatment environments. They also analyze the reusability of nanomaterials, the ecological toxicity of persistent intermediates, and strategies for large-scale implementation, providing insights for the practical application and commercialization of next-generation water treatment technologies. This achievement demonstrates that the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering is cultivating the talent needed to solve future environmental problems through a research-oriented educational curriculum that provides undergraduate students with opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research, write papers, and present at academic conferences. The Laboratory of Contaminants of Emerging Concern for Water Environment, where the research was conducted, serves as a hub for fostering global specialists in the water environment while shepherding major national research initiatives including the Brain Pool+ Program and the Basic Research Laboratory Program.
- No.889
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- Date2026.07.07
- Views5174
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Ewha Celebrates 140th Anniversary with Alumnae Around the World

Ewha Celebrates 140th Anniversary with Alumnae Around the World In celebration of its 140th anniversary, Ewha Womans University held a series of commemorative events to share its history and vision for the future with alumnae both in Korea and abroad, strengthening the bonds of the global Ewha community In April, the Office of University Relations and Development invited some 40 presidents of alumnae associations at the departmental, college, graduate school, and regional levels to participate in a special campus tour titled “Ewha in Spring: A Walk Through 140 Years of History.” Guided by student ambassadors, the participants visited campus landmarks, including the Welch-Ryang Auditorium, the Ewha Campus Complex, and Pfeiffer Hall. They were also given a guided tour of the Ewha Archives followed by a reception at Aryeong-dang (the Ewha Home Management House) while reflecting on Ewha’s history and founding spirit and strengthening bonds among the alumnae. In May, the university organized the Ewha Global Homecoming for overseas alumnae. Approximately 60 alumnae from overseas chapters celebrated Ewha’s 140th anniversary by attending the KBS Open Concert, while about 40 members of the Ewha Womans University United Alumnae Chapters of North America took a campus tour and visited Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital and Po Goo Nyo Goan, Korea’s first exclusive hospital for women. They also joined various commemorative events including a reception with Ewha President Hyang-Sook Lee, a special exhibition at the Ewha Womans University Museum, the MAYDAY exhibition hosted by the College of Art and Design, and the Choral Festival hosted by the Ewha Alumnae Association. On the university’s anniversary, alumnae attended a commemorative ceremony, anniversary luncheon, and Alumnae Day celebration. The choir of the Southern California Alumnae Association also performed, adding to the significance of the occasion. These events served as an opportunity for generations of alumnae from Korea and abroad to reaffirm their Ewha pride and sense of belonging while strengthening community connections around the world. The Office of University Relations and Development also continued its efforts to foster solidarity and giving within the Ewha community through special programs such as Finding Ewha Families, which recognized families with three or more generations of Ewha alumnae or 10 or more Ewha graduates, and an invitational luncheon hosted by Ewha President Hyang-Sook Lee.
- No.887
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- Date2026.06.30
- Views4475
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Ewha Researchers Selected for National Projects in Medical AI and Regulatory Science

Ewha Researchers Selected for National Projects in Medical AI and Regulatory Science Researchers at Ewha Womans University have once again demonstrated the university’s competitiveness as a research university by securing major government grants for R&D projects in national strategic fields, including medical artificial intelligence (AI) and biohealth regulatory science. A research team led by Professor Hyang Woon Lee of the College of Medicine has been selected for the national strategic AI project K-NeuroMind NEXUS by the Ministry of Science and ICT and will receive a total of KRW 5.068 billion in funding through 2030. The research team will collaborate with Seoul National University, Korea University, and Hanyang University to develop a next-generation AI-powered platform for brain research using medical data including brain imaging, electroencephalography (EEG), and biosignals. This platform is expected to enable precise analysis and prediction of cognitive and emotional states, thereby driving innovation in the fields of future precision medicine, digital therapeutics, mental health management, and early diagnosis of neurological disorders. Another Ewha research team under Professor Bae SeungJin of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Department of Industrial Pharmaceutical Science has been selected to lead the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s Global Regulatory Science Leadership Program. Ewha will receive approximately KRW 3.3 billion in funding through 2030 to train regulatory science professionals who will lead the future biohealth industry. A multidisciplinary faculty including professors from the fields of pharmacy, nutritional science, medicine, law, engineering, business administration, and public administration will operate a convergent curriculum to address AI-driven drug development, advanced biopharmaceuticals, and digital healthcare. The university’s planned educational support measures include a new convergence major in regulatory science, scholarships, and internship programs. These achievements demonstrate national recognition of Ewha’s capacity for convergence research and competitiveness in industry-academia cooperation in the fields of medical AI and biohealth. They are also expected to promote innovation in next-generation medical technologies and to enhance the competitiveness of the biohealth industry.
- No.885
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- Date2026.06.25
- Views9600
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Ewha College of Social Sciences Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Ewha College of Social Sciences Celebrates 30th Anniversary The Ewha College of Social Sciences marked its 30th anniversary on May 27 at Lee Sam-bong Hall in the Ewha Campus Complex, reflecting on its achievements in education and research over the past 30 years and sharing the social sciences’ future role and vision for leading society. The occasion was celebrated by over 225 guests, including Eun Mee Kim, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Ewha Womans University; Ewha President Hyang-Sook Lee; Chung Young-ai, former Minister of Gender Equality and Family; Lee Yoon-hee, news anchor at KBS; faculty members, current students, and alumnae. Since its launch in 1996, the College of Social Sciences has operated eight departments, one division, four graduate programs, and five interdisciplinary majors, dedicating itself to convergence education and research with the goal of training capable minds who can navigate societal changes. In her commemorative remarks, Dean Eun-Young Chah noted that the College of Social Sciences dates back to the 1940s and affirmed that the college will continue to nurture promising intellects as it builds upon its 30-year mission of convergence education designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of humanity and society. President Hyang-Sook Lee weighed in on the growing importance of the social sciences in the era of great transformation, characterized by AI, the digital transformation, the climate crisis, and polarization in society, expressing her expectation that the College of Social Sciences will serve as a hub for promoting a human-centered future and inclusive innovation. Chung Young-ai, former Minister of Gender Equality and Family, and alumnae representatives delivered commemorative remarks afterward, which were followed by the screening of a well-received 30th anniversary video produced by DAQ, a student club from the Division of Communication & Media. In the second session, Se-ung Kim, Vice President of AI Communications and AI Synergy at Kakao, delivered a special lecture about ideal talent in the age of AI, emphasizing that problem-defining skills, outcome-oriented AI proficiency, and domain expertise are the key competencies for future competitiveness. The event served as an opportunity for the College of Social Sciences to further expand its commitment to nurturing the convergence talent needed to navigate future societal changes and to promoting innovative research going forward.
- No.883
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- Date2026.06.22
- Views5001
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Ewha Chosen for Institutional Recruitment Program under Brain Pool+ Project

Ewha Chosen for Institutional Recruitment Program under Brain Pool+ Project Ewha Womans University was selected for the Institutional Recruitment Program under the Brain Pool+ Program organized by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Research Foundation of Korea, laying the groundwork for establishing a global hub for innovative bio-quantum convergence research. The Institutional Recruitment Program, newly introduced this year, only selects about five institutional fellows across the nation. The university will receive a grant of KRW 13.5 billion in total funding over the next four and a half years, from this July to the end of 2030, to launch full-fledged transdisciplinary convergence research and global collaborative research projects. Significantly, Ewha will leverage its institutional capacities by establishing a university-wide system that places its major departments under the President’s leadership as principal investigator. Ewha has established a convergence research platform centering on the four strategic fields of pharmaceutical sciences, brain and cognitive sciences, chemistry and nanoscience, and physics (quantum science) that will be joined by Distinguished Professor Lyoo In Kyoon, Professor Sang Beom Jun, Professor Yu Jinha, Professor Hwang Inah, Professor So-Jung Park, Professor Saehyun Choi, Professor Seokhyun Yoon, Professor Dong-Wook Kim, and others. The university plans to recruit world-class international scholars for research collaboration that is expected to be a milestone in Ewha’s drive to become a global hub for innovative bio-quantum convergence research. Ewha has attracted outstanding international researchers through initiatives such as the Ewha Frontier 10-10 Project and Ewha Global Excellence Program, launched in 2022 and 2025 respectively, under which 31 convergence and interdisciplinary research groups have been created and 32 scholars and researchers have joined collaborative research projects to date. Thus far, Ewha has been selected for 16 Brain Pool projects, enhancing its capacity for attracting international talent. Following the completion of the project, Ewha will establish the Ewha Bio-Quantum Convergence Center (tentative name) to build a financially independent research ecosystem by securing large-scale global research projects with institutions such as Horizon Europe and the National Institutes of Health in the United States and creating a startup ecosystem based on original technologies. Ewha will strengthen its leadership in bio-quantum research based on its world-class research infrastructure, including the IBS Center for Quantum Nanoscience, Ewha Brain Institute, and Ewha Biomedical-Healthcare Cluster.
- No.881
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- Date2026.06.19
- Views8242
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Ewha Hosts Global Leader Lecture Series to Mark Its 140th Anniversary

Ewha Womans University hosted a special lecture by world-renowned sociologist Michèle Lamont, Robert I. Goldman Professor of European Studies at Harvard University, on June 8 at Lee Sam-bong Hall in the Ewha Campus Complex. The lecture was held as part of Ewha’s 140th Anniversary Commemorative Global Leader Lecture Series, co-organized by the Ewha Global Institute for Sustainable Partnership and Empowerment and the National Research Foundation of Korea’s SSK Research Group on Politics of Anti-Sentiment. Under the theme of “Global Dignity and ‘Seeing Others,’” Professor Lamont examined the issues of recognition, dignity, and inclusion from a sociological perspective. As a professor of sociology and African and African American studies at Harvard University, she drew upon her book Seeing Others to explain how an individual’s dignity and sense of belonging are formed through social relationships, emphasizing the importance of social inclusion. Professor Lamont also illustrated a range of conflicts and inequalities faced by society today in such areas as the climate crisis, the workplace, race relations, gender inequality, and the LGBTQ+ community, arguing that institutional and cultural changes are required to build a more inclusive society. Referring in particular to the experience of Gen-Z university students, she argued that the younger generation places greater importance on values such as mental health, authenticity, and inclusiveness than competition and success and noted that universities and society must transform existing structures to provide more people with practical opportunities. During a Q&A session after the lecture moderated by Professor Min Hee Go of the Department of Political Science & International Relations, students shared their opinions on inequality in global society and the role of the university while reflecting on their own roles and responsibilities as future leaders. Ewha is expanding its global collaborative network through various international academic and cultural events, such as the Global Leader Lecture Series, in celebration of its 140th anniversary.
- No.879
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- Date2026.06.17
- Views5088
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Ewha Talks Collaboration with Leading Schools in Europe and the U.S.

Marking its 140th anniversary, Ewha Womans University hosted delegations from leading universities worldwide, including the University of Bologna in Italy, the German U15, and the George Washington University in the United States, to discuss ways to expand collaboration on research and education and foster exchange in strategic future fields. These visits represent a major step towards advancing the core objectives of the “New Era, New Ewha Development Plan,” which includes strengthening global research competitiveness and fostering an international educational environment. They also provide an opportunity to expand international collaborative research, establish global research networks, and promote exchange between students and researchers. On May 13, a delegation from the University of Bologna, led by Rector Giovanni Molari and Professor Raffaella Campaner, Vice Rector for International Relations, visited Ewha to discuss a wide range of collaborative initiatives, including joint research projects and academic conferences and exchange programs for students, PhD candidates, and academic staff. On May 20, a presidential delegation from the German U15, an association of fifteen major research-intensive universities in Germany, visited Ewha on its first official visit to Korea to discuss opportunities for collaboration in the fields of research and innovation, ranging from basic research to technology transfer, as well as ways to facilitate exchange between students and researchers. During its visit, the delegation toured the Center for Quantum Nanoscience, observing the cutting-edge research facilities and exploring opportunities for joint research. Then on June 2, a delegation led by Ellen M. Granberg, President of the George Washington University, visited Ewha to discuss the current status of cooperation between the two institutions and their shared vision for the future. The George Washington University expressed keen interest in Ewha’s College of Artificial Intelligence and its “AI 4 All Ewha” program and proposed potential collaboration linked to its own “Trustworthy AI Initiative.” In addition, the two universities discussed various kinds of potential collaboration in academia, research, and industry, including the operation of AI-related courses, research projects between their medical schools, an exchange program supporting student start-ups, and the Business School’s 4+1 MBA program. Moving forward, Ewha will continue to expand international collaborative research, academic cooperation, and faculty and student exchange programs with leading universities around the world, while strengthening its research networks in cutting-edge fields including AI, biotechnology, and quantum science with the aim of enhancing its standing as a global research-intensive university.
- No.877
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- Date2026.06.15
- Views5411
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Ewha College of Engineering Eyes Future on 30th Anniversary

The College of Engineering at Ewha Womans University celebrated its 30th anniversary on May 20 under the theme “EWHA Engineering, Planning the Future” at Lee Sam-bong Hall and the Multipurpose Hall in the Ewha Campus Complex. Established in 1996 as Korea’s first college of engineering for women, the college has nurtured female engineering talent and driven innovation in research over the past three decades. This event was organized to reflect on the college’s achievements and share its vision for the future of engineering education. The ceremony was attended by more than 200 guests, including Eun Mee Kim, Chairperson of Ewha Womans University’s Board of Trustees, Ewha President Hyang-Sook Lee, university administrators, current and former faculty members, current students and alumnae. In his commemorative speech, Seung-Yeong Song, Dean of the College of Engineering, expressed his commitment to establishing a future-oriented model of engineering education that bridges technology, people, and society, while President Lee reaffirmed Ewha’s determination to lead the transformation of education in the AI era and strengthen its global research competitiveness based on human-centered values and inclusive innovation. The event included presentations of the Ewha Contribution Award, the Pride of Ewha College of Engineering Award, and awards for winners of the Engineering Solutions Challenge. In celebration of both the university’s 140th anniversary and the college’s 30th anniversary, the College of Engineering launched the Ewha College of Engineering 30+ Future Engineering Fund to support the creation of educational spaces and help foster the creative competencies of future women engineers. The college presented the university with approximately KRW 420 million raised through a fundraiser. The ceremony concluded with the screening of a video for the college’s 30th anniversary and a pledge delivered by a student representative, followed by performances by the Ewha Male Faculty Choir and the College of Engineering band Harudal as well as a networking session for attendees. On the same day, exhibitions were hosted at the Multipurpose Hall, showcasing leading research projects at the College of Engineering, along with capstone designs and exhibits at corporate booths. During a special lecture, Se Jung Kwon, Executive Director of Naver Cloud, and Youngjin Doh, Executive Vice President of Hyundai Motor Group, shared their insights on ideal talent in the AI era and the future of engineering education. In addition, Professors Hyesook Lim, June Seong Yi, Cho Kyung-Suk, and Sanghun Lee presented their major research findings and shared the progress that the college has achieved over the past three decades. Following on this event, the college plans to continue cultivating female engineering talent to lead the era of AI and advanced technologies based on its vision of “Engineering for the Next 30 Years.”
- No.875
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- Date2026.06.08
- Views6345
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Ewha Holds 140th Anniversary Ceremony

Ewha Womans University held a commemorative ceremony to celebrate the 140th anniversary of its founding on Friday, May 29, at the Welch-Ryang Auditorium. The event was attended by some 2,000 guests, including Eun Mee Kim, Chairperson of Ewha Womans University’s Board of Trustees, and Ewha President Hyang-Sook Lee, as well as former Ewha presidents, alumnae, distinguished figures from home and abroad, faculty and staff, and current students. In her commemorative speech, President Lee characterized Ewha’s 140-year history as embodying the three miracles of “a pioneering spirit,” “progress and achievement,” and “scientific and technological innovation.” On this landmark anniversary, she proposed “the human-centered AI transformation” as a fourth miracle and presented Ewha’s vision for a future centered on human dignity and the values of community. She also expressed her aspiration for the university to become a global platform for women’s intellectual leadership and partnership with the world’s leading scholars in tackling humanity’s shared challenges. In a commemorative speech, Professor Emeritus Jeon Hyo Sook of Ewha Law School, who served as the first female justice of the Constitutional Court of Korea, expressed her hopes for the university’s future development, while relating that the Ewha spirit had formed the foundation of her life and public service. This was followed by the screening of congratulatory video messages from distinguished figures both in Korea and abroad, including an AI-produced video of Mary F. Scranton (1832–1909), the founder of Ewha. During the event, an award ceremony was held to honor 109 long-serving faculty and staff and to present the Pride of Ewha Award and the Ewha Academic Award. The Pride of Ewha Award was presented to Kim Jung-ok, Chairperson of the Kim Hee-Kyung Scholarship Foundation for European Humanities; Sung-kyung Park, former Vice Chairperson of the E-Land Group; Jane Oh, Chief Systems Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory; and Yeong-ran Kim, a missionary in Indonesia. Subsequently, this year’s Ewha Academic Award was conferred on Professor Byung Joon Jung of the Department of History and Professor Sang-hyuk Lee of the Department of Life Sciences. The ceremony concluded with a performance by the Ewha Orchestra, a screening of a commemorative video, and the singing of the alma mater. After the ceremony, President Lee hosted a luncheon where Ewha donors and community members reflected on the significance of the anniversary and Ewha’s aspirations for the future. Attendees responded enthusiastically to the key visuals by Ewha alumna Daria Song that appeared on stage and a photo session with Ewha ambassador Lee Hyunyi.
- No.873
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- Date2026.06.04
- Views6543
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Ewha Pioneers Education in AI Era with Selection for Phase 4 of K-MOOC

Ewha Pioneers Education in AI Era with Selection for Phase 4 of K-MOOC Ewha Womans University has been selected by the Ministry of Education as a “leading university” for Phase 4 of the K-MOOC (Korea Massive Open Online Course) initiative, reaffirming its pioneering role in online open education. This is Ewha’s fourth consecutive time to be selected following its participation in Phases 1, 2, and 3 since the initiative’s launch in 2015. As part of the Ministry’s effort to expand lifelong learning opportunities in the AI and digital fields, ten universities were selected nationwide for the program. Under the Phase 4 initiative, Ewha plans to develop interdisciplinary courses that explore history, the arts, and global citizenship education in the AI era through the lens of the humanities and social sciences and to offer foundational courses on generative AI and large language models (LLMs). Ewha will develop 12 new courses over the next three years, launching courses such as “A World History of Underdogs,” “Large Language Models for Everyone,” and “The Aesthetics of Technology and Art” in 2026 and rolling out interdisciplinary courses on topics including modern physics and AI, global citizenship education, and the Korean Wave and global culture in the years ahead. Through these efforts, Ewha aims to build an inclusive model of AI literacy that moves beyond a technology-centered approach and integrates the humanities, arts, and social sciences while also expanding credit exchanges among Korean universities and strengthening international educational cooperation. To date, Ewha has developed 47 K-MOOC courses and offered them 448 times, with many of its courses being recognized through selection as Outstanding Courses and Blue-Ribbon Courses. Those courses have also been utilized on overseas MOOC platforms, at other universities, and in faculty training programs, winning acclaim for the quality and competitiveness of Ewha’s educational offerings.
- No.871
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- Date2026.05.27
- Views7638