The program aims to enhance the employment capabilities of local youth and provide tailored career support services based on the university's employment statusThe Gachon University University Job Plus Center (Director Choi Hoe-myung) has been running the With Youth, Catch Up Employment hub-based program since September 22 until November 24. The program has received strong support from local youth and current students.This initiative is designed to strengthen the employment capabilities of local youth by utilizing the university s specialized strategies and resources to offer job and skill-building programs. It also provides tailored employment support services that reflect the characteristics of the local area and the current employment support status at nearby universities.The program targets current students hoping to secure employment in the second half of 2024, young people from Gyeonggi Province and surrounding areas, as well as vocational high school students. Each course accepts the first 50 applicants, with all sessions being conducted online via Zoom during weekends from 10 AM to ensure that participants can join without impacting their studies or livelihoods.The program includes job competency training across various fields. The courses began in September with a special lecture on "Creating Portfolios Using Notion" in the job skills category. In October, the focus shifted to IT-related employment skills, including the following:Computer Proficiency Level 2 key conceptsComputer Proficiency Level 1 key conceptsIn November, the courses continue with:Python Data special lectureBig Data Analysis special lectureADsP Certification Preparation special lectureIn addition to these, the University Job Plus Center is offering programs to enhance the IT job competencies of local youth, including a Python Data Analysis Level 2 course and a Basic Coding Test Preparation course.

The concert will be held on December 6th at 7:30 PM at the Seongnam Arts Center Concert Hall, with free admission for all attendees Students majoring in orchestral performance at Gachon University will host the 2024 Gachon Philharmonic Orchestra Annual Concert on December 6th at 7:30 PM at the Seongnam Arts Center Concert Hall. The Gachon Philharmonic Orchestra (conducted by Moon Jin-tak) consists of around 80 students from the first to fourth year and has been preparing for the concert throughout the semester. The concert is free to attend, and tickets can be collected on-site.The concert will feature the world premiere of "Infinitum" (Infinite), an orchestral overture composed by Professor Baek Seung-woo, Chair of the Department of Music. Additionally, Professor Kim Kwang-gun will perform Vivaldi's Winter from The Four Seasons as a violin solo, and faculty members from the instrumental music department will perform Brahms' Double Concerto and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 alongside the students.The orchestral overture Infinitum symbolizes boundless freedom and infinite possibilities that transcend time and space in art. It reflects the vision and status of Gachon University, which has continued to evolve since its establishment, with the Gachon University anthem added in the final section to enhance the pride and affection of its members. The anthem was composed by Professor Baek Seung-woo and written by the late Dr. Lee Eo-ryeong in 2012, marking the university's integration.Professor Baek Seung-woo remarked, "This concert is the result of Gachon University orchestral students hard work throughout the semester. They have been learning the foundational qualities to grow into creative musicians, developing their communication and problem-solving skills through ensemble practice. The students, who are evolving into professional musicians, will present a moving performance for the audience."For concert inquiries, please contact the Gachon University Department of Instrumental Music at 031-750-5914.

The collaboration focuses on technology development and personnel exchange in the field of secondary battery materialsThe scene of the MOU signing between the Gachon University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation and JP Energy (photo on the right: Song Yoon-jae, Director of the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation at Gachon University, photo on the left: Park Ji-hoon, CEO of JP Energy).On the 12th, the Gachon University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation (led by Song Yoon-jae) and JP Energy (led by CEO Park Ji-hoon) signed a memorandum of understanding at Gachon Hall. The agreement focuses on collaborative efforts in the development of secondary battery materials, personnel exchange, and the mutual use of educational and research facilities.The two organizations agreed to actively cooperate on projects such as the development of next-generation secondary battery anode materials and the improvement of performance through the modification of these materials.Founded in 2022, JP Energy is a manufacturer of energy storage devices, working on the development of next-generation secondary battery materials and batteries that feature high efficiency and safety, utilizing core technologies for anode materials in secondary batteries.

President Lee Gilya President Lee Gilya of Gachon University has been appointed as an advisor to Wonjiwon, the research institute of the National Council of Elders (Chairperson Oh Myeong), a group dedicated to gathering wisdom from the nation's senior leaders. Other prominent figures, including former Seoul National University President Cho Wan-kyu, Yonsei University Honorary Professor Kim Hyung-seok, former National Assembly Speaker Kang Chang-hee, former Prime Minister Chung Un-chan, and former Constitutional Court Chief Justice Park Han-chul, were also appointed as advisors. Launched on the October 29, 2024, Wonjiwon is a think tank composed of over a hundred former ministers, vice ministers, professors, university presidents, and research heads who have contributed to the country s development. The council aims to contribute to national progress and public well-being. Former Chair of the Commission on Shared Growth Yoo Jang-hee will lead the institute, joined by more than 100 other members, including former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance Hyun Oh-seok, former Minister of Information and Communication Chin Dae-je, former Seoul National University President Oh Se-jung, former Korea University President Lee Gil-su, former Minister of Justice Lee Gui-ham, and former Minister of Education, Science, and Technology Kim Do-yeon. link: https://n.news.naver.com/article/021/0002668252?sid=100

Gachon University (President Lee Gilya) ranked 19th nationally and within the 601 800 range globally in the 2025 THE World University Rankings, published on the 9th by the British higher education evaluation agency, Times Higher Education (THE).As one of the top three global university assessments, along with the QS World University Rankings and the ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities, the THE World University Rankings evaluates over 2,000 universities worldwide, using indicators across teaching, research, impact, and internationalization.This year marked Gachon University's first participation, and it achieved a global ranking within the 601 800 range (19th in Korea), placing alongside universities like Ewha Womans University in that category.Domestically, the top spots went to Seoul National University at 1st (62nd globally), KAIST at 2nd (82nd globally), and Yonsei University at 3rd (102nd globally).Gachon University stood out for its internationalization efforts, excelling in indicators such as the proportion of international faculty, international collaborations, the ratio of international students, and student exchange programs, as well as achieving a high score of 71.4 in the industry-research collaboration category.The 2025 THE World University Rankings assessed 2,092 universities across 115 countries, with metrics spread across five categories: teaching conditions (29.5%), research environment (29%), research quality (30%), internationalization (7.5%), and industry collaboration (4%), evaluated through a total of 18 indicators.President Lee Gilya of Gachon University stated, "Our university is actively establishing various advanced academic departments and attracting excellent international faculty and students to enhance global competitiveness. We will further strengthen our university s competitive edge by expanding international research networks and promoting joint research among our professors."

The research and development aimed at replacing lithium-ion batteries, which pose fire and explosion risks, is expected to have various applicationsFrom left to right: Professor Heo Jae-hyun, Professor Kim Il-tae, Professor Ahn Yong-nam, researcher Lee Ga-eun, and master's student Park Chan-woo, all from the Department of Chemical and Biological EngineeringThe joint research team from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at our university comprising Professor Heo Jae-hyun, Professor Kim Il-tae, Professor Ahn Yong-nam, researcher Lee Ga-eun, and master's student Park Chan-woo developed a high-performance aqueous zinc secondary battery electrode material with no explosion risk, which was published online on September 13 in the Journal of Energy Chemistry (IF: 14.0, journal ranking: 2.7%).The research team addressed the chronic issues associated with aqueous zinc secondary batteries, such as dendrite formation on the zinc anode during the charge-discharge process (branch-like crystal structures that form on the battery anode surface), hydrogen gas generation, and corrosion problems within the aqueous electrolyte. They accomplished this by coating the zinc metal surface with calcium titanate (CaTiO₃) nanoparticles.Calcium titanate is a compound first discovered in mineral perovskite, characterized by its unique crystal structure (ABX3), and is commonly used as a dielectric material in electronic devices like capacitors.As similar mineral structures were subsequently identified, this crystal structure was named the "perovskite structure." Due to its ferroelectric properties, perovskite materials are utilized in various fields, including electronics, solar energy, and LEDs.Calcium titanate, used as a synthetic coating, exhibits strong chemical resistance, effectively suppressing the corrosion of zinc metal in mildly acidic aqueous electrolytes while facilitating the movement and diffusion of zinc ions due to its ferroelectric properties.This coating not only effectively prevents the random growth of zinc dendrites during the charge-discharge process, extending the cycling life of the battery, but also significantly enlarges the voltage window (the range in which solvent decomposition does not occur), thereby increasing energy density.Furthermore, the work function of calcium titanate (4.33 eV), an n-type semiconductor, is higher than that of zinc metal (3.78 eV), allowing for the formation of ohmic junctions (regions without an energy barrier at the junction of two materials) that enable smooth charge transfer between the two substances.The research team demonstrated these phenomena through various physicochemical and electrochemical analyses, constructing a full cell that included both the calcium titanate-coated zinc anode and a vanadium catalyst (V₂O₅) cathode, resulting in an aqueous zinc secondary battery with high energy density and long cycle life.Professors Heo Jae-hyun, Kim Il-tae, and Ahn Yong-nam stated, This research presents a new direction for improving the performance of aqueous zinc secondary batteries. In the future, it can be applied diversely in the research and development of aqueous secondary batteries that could replace conventional lithium-ion batteries, which pose fire and explosion risks. This research was conducted with the support of the National Research Facilities and Equipment Center of the Korea Basic Science Institute and the National Research Foundation of Korea.Contact: Professor Heo Jae-hyun's laboratory at Gachon University (031-750-5593)Related Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095495624006004?dgcid=authorProfessor Heo Jae-hyun s laboratory website: https://www.jhhur-gachon.comProfessor Kim Il-tae s laboratory website: https://efmlab.imweb.me/Professor Ahn Yong-nam s laboratory website: https://sites.google.com/view/c-mainn

▲From left to right: Jo Ok-yeon, President of the Incheon Nursing Association; Bae Geun-hwan, President of Michuhol Hospital; Choi Mi-ri, Vice President; An Mi-ra, Director of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service; Lee Sun-hee, Dean of the Nursing School; and Noh Won-jeong, Chair of the Nursing Department.On the October 17, 2024, Gachon University officially opened the Gachon AI Nursing Science Institute (GAIN). The event was attended by Choi Mi-ri, Vice President of Gachon University; An Mi-ra, Director of the Incheon branch of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service; Lee Ji-young, Director of the Namdong District Health Center; Jo Ok-yeon, President of the Incheon Nursing Association; and Bae Geun-hwan, President of Michuhol Hospital.The Gachon AI Nursing Science Institute, led by Professor Lee Sun-hee from the Department of Nursing, derives its name from a blend of "gain," representing Gachon University and its commitment to nurturing beautiful individuals, and "gain," signifying acquisition and growth. The institute aims to explore new alternatives in the healthcare field through the convergence of AI and nursing research, ultimately enhancing Gachon University s international growth and social value.In the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the application of AI in healthcare is becoming a key driver in improving the quality of medical services and enabling patient-centered, customized care. Moving forward, the institute plans to conduct research on:Developing depression biomarkers through big data analysis Creating AI-based, customized digital healthcare solutions for the elderly Monitoring community cognitive function biomarkers or dementia prevention. Director Lee stated, We will take a leading role in the nursing field by leveraging AI technology, and we will pursue continuous development through interdisciplinary collaboration and a global network. Vice President Choi Mi-ri remarked, The various research and educational activities conducted by the AI Nursing Science Institute will enhance our university s international reputation and significantly contribute to the advancement of South Korea s healthcare industry. Gachon University will provide unwavering support to ensure that GAIN grows into a world-class research institution.

Early employment guaranteed, exceptional scholarship benefits, application period from October 21 to November 4Gachon University is set to recruit 25 new full-time students for the master's program in the Early Employment Contract Department, which guarantees employment upon admission. The program offers two tracks: Semiconductor Design and Semiconductor Engineering. Applications will be accepted from October 21 to November 4, with the program starting in March 2025. Students can earn a master's degree in just three semesters.This initiative is part of Gachon University s selection for the Ministry of Education's "Leading University for Early Employment Contract Departments" project, aimed at simultaneously facilitating graduate education and early employment for young people, while producing skilled professionals tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises in advanced industries.Upon admission, students will secure early employment with a company partnered with Gachon University. During the first two semesters, they will complete 12 credits per semester, which include specialized courses and on-site training required by the company. In the final semester, students will undertake a 6-credit R D project with the company, culminating in a total of 30 credits to earn their master s degree in 18 months.Instead of a traditional thesis, students can submit a project report based on their R D work with the company. Gachon University has developed a practical, hands-on curriculum that meets the demands of businesses in the semiconductor field, based on expert input and company feedback.Students will receive full tuition coverage through scholarships for the first two semesters, along with a monthly stipend of up to 1 million KRW for living expenses. In the third semester, they will earn a salary from the company while receiving a 50% tuition reduction. This provides a significant financial advantage, early employment, and efficient time management.Gachon University has already partnered with 16 prominent small and medium-sized semiconductor companies and is in the process of securing agreements with 34 more companies. Through this collaboration, the university plans to produce 260 highly skilled master s graduates by 2030, tailored to the needs of the industry through customized education and joint research.For more details, refer to the Gachon University Early Employment Contract Department (Graduate School) admission notice.Inquiries: 031-750-2621 / https://www.gachon.ac.kr/korean/10125/subview.doAttachment: Gachon University 2025 Spring Early Employment Contract Department (Graduate School) Admissions Guide and Brochure.

Choi Ji-hyuk, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at our university (part of Professor Yoon Young-soo's research team), received the Best Poster Presentation Award at the AMSCA-2024 (International Conference on Advanced Materials, Synthesis, Characterization, and Application) held from September 25 to 27 in Brisbane, Australia.The conference was sponsored by Wiley, a prominent publisher of medical, engineering, and scientific journals in the U.S. The presented materials were recommended for submission to Wiley journals such as ChemSusChem (IF: 8.4), Small (IF: 13.3), and Small Structures (IF: 15.9), offering the opportunity for paper submission.Choi Ji-hyuk completed his bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. programs at our university and has been actively engaged in international collaborative research in the Energy Materials Lab (Professor Yoon Young-soo's lab). He has contributed to numerous academic papers and patents. After earning his Ph.D., he plans to continue his work in international collaborative research and overseas ventures, with a focus on achieving excellent research outcomes and securing patents.

For the medical school's essay-based admission track, the competition reached 205 to 1, with 8,209 applicants competing for just 40 Gachon University s 2025 academic year early admissions closed on September 13, and 84,031 applied for 3,438 seats, resulting in a 24.4:1 competition ratio. This puts Gachon in first place for the number of early admissions applicants nationwide, moving up from last year s second place,when 76,264 people applied for 3,314 spots (23:1 average competition). This year saw an increase of 7,767 applicants (10.2%). The newly introduced Medical School essay-based admission track recorded a high competition ratio of 205.2:1, with 8,209 applicants competing for 40 seats. For the Gachon medical science track, 33 students were recruited, and 884 applied (26.8:1), while 202 applied for 15 student record-based seats (13.5:1). The rural (academic) and rural (comprehensive) tracks showed competition ratios of 27:1 and 17.5:1, respectively, while the equal opportunity track had a 41:1 ratio. The expanded Liberal Arts program had a regional balance admission track, where 6,592 people applied for 321 seats, resulting in a 20.5:1 competition ratio. For the Korean Medicine program, the Gachon medical science track received 199 applicants for 7 spots, resulting in a 28.4:1 ratio, while 138 applicants competed for 5 student record-based seats (27.6:1). In the rural (academic) track, 17 students applied for 1 seat (17:1). In the Pharmacy program, 642 students applied for 12 Gachon medical science track seatss (53.5:1), and 113 applied for 3 student record-based seatss (37.7:1). The equal opportunity track had 59 applicants for 3 seatss (19.7:1), and the rural (academic) track had 29 applicants for 1 seat (29:1). For the major admission tracks, the essay-based track saw 44,043 applicants for 1,012 seats (43.5:1), while the student record-based track had 4,486 applicants for 502 seats (8.9:1). The regional balance track had 8,836 applicants for 401 seats (22:1), and the Gachon Windmill track had 12,662 applicants for 518 seats (24.4:1). Gachon University President Lee Gil Ya stated, "The expectations of students and parents regarding our efforts to foster talent in advanced industries such as semiconductors, batteries, and biologics, as well as the University s commitment to sustainable development through innovation, have been reflected in the number of early admissions applications. We will continue to cultivate talents capable of thriving on the global stage to meet these expectations."