Full support from the Institute of Basic Science (IBS) Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research
Equipped with MRI facilities of 15.2T, 9.4T, 7T, & 3T
Equipped with cutting-edge optical systems such as multi-photon confocal microscope, ultra-fine nano level confocal microscope, and zoom artificial focusing microscope
Equipped with proton therapy device
Equipped with various in-vivo imaging systems
Brain engineering research environment at both molecular & cellular level
Advanced biomaterial research system
Primate and rodent animal experimental environments
Own research building dedicated to the department
Industry-Academia Cooperation
Various industry-academia cooperation systems
Mid~long-term support for BME scholars to enter the industry based on close industry-academia cooperation with Samsung HME Division
Close industry-university cooperation system with multinational global companies
Close cooperation system with high-tech venture businesses related to both domestic and overseas bioelectronics
State-of-the-art 'bioelectronics valley' based on cutting-edge medical engineering technology comparable to Silicon Valley
Fosters CEOs interested in medical devices armed with business models and creative thinking
Top-notch Faculty
World-class full-time professors
Consists of the best domestic and foreign faculty members in the fields of brain science, biomaterials, and advanced medical devices, including IBS Research Center Director Seong-Gi Kim
By 2023, we aim to foster a large-scale department with 20 or more full-time faculty members and 30 or more adjunct faculty members
Promotes active recruitment of excellent full-time faculty from both domestic and foreign top-notch universities as well as best researchers from Sungkyunkwan University
1:1 student facutly advising system from freshman
Nurtures researchers through thorough basic and interdisciplinary curriculum
Fosters human resources armed with both creative thinking and skills
Participation in domestic and international conferences
Extracurricular Activities
Actively induces participation in both domestic and international conferences
Provides opportunities to participate in overseas research based on joint research networks
Hosts various competitions (Creative Robot Contest, Creative Medical Device Contest, BMI Contest)
Conducts software training (external experts invited) and actively encourages software development (grants intellectual property rights)
Induces active participation in programs hosted by the IBS Research Center
(Offers opportunities to participate in the Summer Brain Imaging School, Special Distinguished Seminar, IBS Neuroimaging Equipment Domestic and International Education and Experience, etc.)
Student Supports
Research incentives (up to 500,000 won per month for participation in research at the advisor's lab for more than 20 hours per week)
Priority assignment of dormitories
100% English classes in major classes
Encourages presentation of SCI-level papers
Special guidance in English writing and presentations
Excellent Graduation Thesis Award: Winners are granted opportunities to conduct research and study abroad in joint research universities and research institutes
Supports early graduation based on research credit system
