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Department of Mathematics

Educational objectives

Mathematics, the basis of all disciplines, has been evolving since the dawn of civilization and has played a significant role in the advancement of science. The importance of mathematics, in particular, is becoming increasingly recognized as a method of solving numerous mathematical problems associated with the rapid development of information technology, nanotechnology, and life science technology in the knowledge and information age of the twenty-first century. To actively keep up with such rapid development, the Department of Mathematics strives to intensively develop and teach both pure and applied mathematics, producing world-class mathematics experts of the highest caliber as well as intellectuals with a sense of history who can share their knowledge and wisdom.

Recent trends and prospects in the discipline

Economics, statistics, the information industry, and computer science are all majors that are closely related to mathematics. Thus, mathematics majors can specialize in mathematics to join graduate school and secondary education, or they can complete a related major to enter the financial, insurance, and computer fields. In this regard, the Department of Mathematics offers applied subjects such as financial mathematics, cryptography, and computational and applied mathematics. In fact, students with related majors and math specializations are pursuing various professions after graduation.

Career path following graduation

A major in mathematics from graduate school or an economics, statistics, or computer science major based on applied mathematics can lead to employment at universities, research institutes, and related companies. Additionally, obtaining a secondary school teacher certificate while still in school or after graduation can lead to a career as a secondary education teacher. Students who complete applied mathematics courses and major in a related field can work in finance, insurance, and computer technology.

Professors

교수소개
Name Picture Major Final degree school E-mail
Hwan-Pyo Moon 문환표 Applied Mathematics Seoul National Univ. hpmoon@dongguk.edu
Ki-Woon Kwon 권기운 Numerical Analysis Seoul National Univ. kwkwon@dongguk.edu
Beom-Gyu Cho 조범규 Algebra KAIST bam@dongguk.edu
Durk-Bin Cho 조덕빈 Numerical Analysis The Pennsylvania State Univ. durkbin@dongguk.edu
Kim Do-jin 김도진 Numerical Analysis Oregon State University kimdojin@dongguk.edu
Jae-Wook Ahn 안재욱 Analysis, PDE Yonsei Univ. jaewookahn@dgu.ac.kr

 

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Department of Chemistry

Educational objectives

Chemistry studies how natural order is organized by investigating the composition, properties, structure, interaction, and change of substances. The science of chemistry is at the core of science and engineering and forms the basis of all industrial technologies, including medicine.
The Department of Chemistry is committed to nurturing science and technology talents with inquisitive spirits and innovative thinking by teaching a combination of chemical theory and experiments. We also foster talents who practice the university’s founding ideology of wisdom and benevolence by contributing to the development of society and the state as well as to the co-prosperity of mankind through the continued academic development of individuals. Considering this, the department has established the following specific objectives:

First, we cultivate chemical talents who systematically acquire and comprehend fundamental chemistry knowledge and theories as well as basic research skills by learning exploration methods based on a broad understanding of matter.
Second, we teach fundamental principles and methods for academic exploration to ensure students can develop correct understandings of nature and rational thinking skills through the liberal arts curriculum provided by this department.
Third, we actively promote admission to graduate programs and aim to train creative talents suitable for a variety of industries and education fields by offering both basic and applied subjects necessary to become professionals.

Recent trends and prospects in the discipline

Chemistry can constantly modify its subject matter to satisfy the needs of changing times. In fact, almost 30% of all industries in the natural sciences and engineering are related to chemistry, demonstrating its significance. Chemical support is essential to developing new substances, such as ultra-strong and ultralight alloys, next-generation semiconductors, macromolecules, and medicines, including anti-cancer, anti-viral, and anti-microbial drugs. If computers were to be developed using chemistry to make predictions about unknown reactions and matters in the future, the speed and impact would be unimaginable. Chemistry, in this respect, is the center of all natural science and technology.

Career path following graduation

Considering that chemistry targets all substances in our lives, chemistry majors have a wide range of career options. Thus far, the status of graduates entering society demonstrates that they are contributing to national and social development in various chemical-related fields such as industry, education, and research.

Professors

교수소개
Name Picture Major Final degree school E-mail
Bong-Ser Park 박봉서 Organic Chemistry Michigan State Univ. parkbs@dongguk.edu
Joong-Chul Choe 최중철 hysical Chemistry Seoul National Univ. jcchoe@dongguk.edu
Hyun Jung 정현 Nano-chemistry Seoul National Univ. chemphile@dongguk.edu
Jong-Pil Kim 김종필 Biochemistry Columbia Univ. jpkim153@dongguk.edu
Yeong-Gwan Kim 김영관 Instrumental analysis (mass spectrometry) KAIST -
Sang-Won Cha 차상원 Analytical Chemistry Iowa State Univ. chasw@dongguk.edu
Ju Hyun Kim 김주현 Organic Chemistry Ewha Womans Univ. juhyunkim@dongguk.edu
PERIYASAMY SIVAKUMAR 페리야사미 University of Madras Nanometrial psiva1978@dongguk.edu
Antonysamy Dennyson Savariraj 데니슨 Pusan National University Nanostructured Multifunctional Materials, Hydrogels and 3D Printing denny@dongguk.edu
Hongwon Kim 김홍원 Biomolecular Chemistry Dongguk University hongkim0418@dongguk.edu

 

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Department of Statistics

Educational objectives

The development of computers in the twentieth century enabled statistics to develop tremendously, and statistics is now regarded as a field of science that explores and plans the order of nature and human life. Statistical knowledge is especially important for twenty-first-century intellectuals, who must thrive based on cutting-edge technology.
Primarily, this major enhances the academic character of students by creating both an awareness of overall statistics and a skill in computer usage to foster students’ rational thinking and creativity. Furthermore, students in this major develop the ability to collect and analyze data on increasingly complex social structures and phenomena that can be applied, studied, and understood in all situations where information or knowledge is sought.
Statistics is the study of how to achieve the best outcomes under uncertain conditions. Furthermore, students learn how to use statistical techniques, which are fundamental means of exploration in other academic fields, to contribute to each discipline’s development. This is a unique academic field that provides theory and methodology for a wide range of research fields, including basic and applied sciences, engineering, life sciences, and medicine, as well as the social sciences. The Department of Statistics aims to produce scientific and useful information for improving behavior patterns and social development by researching and developing statistical theories and methods that serve as theories and methods in a wide range of academic fields.
Towards this goal, the department aims to train statisticians, professors of statistics at universities, statisticians who will be engaged in government agencies and research institutes, and practitioners capable of studying theories and practices in depth and applying their methodologies correctly to social and scientific problems in a way that is useful in today’s information age.

Recent trends and prospects in the discipline

In a knowledge-based society, statistics is a fundamental discipline, and its applications are expanding not only in academia but also in everyday life. Moreover, in today’s digitally revolutionized environment, statistics is increasingly emphasized as a field of study that collects, accumulates, scientifically analyzes, and uses large amounts of data for decision-making, in tandem with the development of computers. Consequently, the need for statistical knowledge is growing in various sectors of society, including academia. For example, statistical techniques are widely used in the field of survey methodology as the need for accurate sample design and survey increases to identify the status of various issues arising from complex modern life and to facilitate scientific and objective decision-making. Several statistical analysis techniques are used in the field of bioinformatics that are based on biological knowledge. Additionally, the use of statistics extends to every area of society, including finance, insurance, e-business, health, medicine, manufacturing, weather, environment, and the social sciences.

As IT and BT technologies have progressed, data warehouses are becoming more common as a result of large amounts of database construction and their linked systems, and statistical methodologies that complement and improve existing data mining analysis methods are becoming increasingly important. For meaningful analysis of big data, the demand for data scientists with expertise in the field where big data emerges, a clear grasp of selecting the right statistical analysis methods, and convergent knowledge of efficient software development and utilization is expected to grow. Statistics is therefore expected to develop further under the peculiar nature of modern society, which relies on analyzing a large amount of data for decision-making because of the advancement of science and technology and its connection with adjacent fields.

Career path following graduation

In our current information-filled society, statistics and statisticians are required in all sectors to collect, understand, and analyze such a large amount of data efficiently and objectively.
Graduates of this department, which has produced graduates for over 50 years, are currently employed by the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Labor, and the National Statistical Office. Additionally, they work in general companies, such as financial and insurance firms, where they formulate policies, plan investigations, and develop computer systems.
A number of those who chose to continue their education are now university professors and leading researchers at different research institutes after completing graduate school, at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology, and studying abroad.
A variety of qualification tests can be taken in this department, including those for insurance accountants, damage assessors, information processing engineers (levels 1 and 2), quality managers, investment analysts, financial risk managers (FRMs), and social research analysts (levels 1 and 2). A math teacher certificate level 2 can also be obtained after completing the teaching course.

Professors

교수소개
Name Picture Major Final degree school E-mail
Yung-Seop Lee 이영섭 Applied Statistics & Data Mining & Categorical Data Analysis Rutgers Univ. yung@dongguk.edu
Sun-Woong Kim 김선웅 Sample Survey Design & Telephone Survey Methodology Dongguk Univ. sunwk@dongguk.edu
Hong-Yup Ahn 안홍엽교수님 Mixed effect models & Longitudinal data analysis Wisconsin-Madison Univ. ahn@dongguk.edu
Yong-Seong Joo 주용성 Environmental statistics Cornell University yongsungjoo.dg@gmail.com
Ju-Hyun Park 박주현 Biostatistics University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill juhyunp@dongguk.edu

 

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    Department of Statistics Studies

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Division of Physics ‧ Semiconductor science

Students join our department as undergraduates and are able to choose any undergraduate course. The major is decided in the fourth grade, when they graduate. Between the two major areas of physics and semiconductor science, students can graduate with a single major if they meet the requirements for one specific major based on the single major standard, which includes credits from undergraduate common courses. A student can graduate with a double major if they meet the criteria for each major excluding undergraduate common course credits.

 

※ Each major area is categorized under its respective academic code.
(Physical Semiconductor Science Department is PSS, Physics Major is PHY, Semiconductor Science Major is SEM)

Educational objectives

Physics Major

The goal of physics is to use experimental and theoretical techniques to explore the fundamental principles of natural phenomena in the universe and to connect this knowledge with advanced modern science and technology. As a result, physics majors provide a basic education for research personnel who will be directly involved in academic physics research and contribute to academic development. This major also provides training for researchers and educators to become involved in science and technology as well as science education, using physics expertise. Moreover, it provides support for social leaders with a background in physics and researchers who study adjacent sciences and engineering disciplines.

 

Semiconductor Science Major

As the applications of semiconductor science expand, its structure is also being divided into three categories: semiconductor materials and devices, high-frequency semiconductors, and semiconductor design. The semiconductor science major provides a balanced understanding of all aspects of semiconductor science, from fundamentals to application, covering topics such as semiconductor materials and devices, high-speed semiconductors and systems, semiconductor design, and system integration. Additionally, three-dimensional instruction is combined with field-based practice. Therefore, by fostering creative talent with a strong knowledge base that will lead to the next generation of semiconductor technology, this major aims to contribute to the academic community.

Recent trends and prospects in the discipline

Modern material sciences, particularly electronic information technology, rely on the evolution of semiconductor technology that has rapidly developed in recent years, in conjunction with physics that has been developed and passed down through the ages.
Specifically, physics is the foundation of all science and technology and has had a profound impact on basic and applied science, as well as industrial progress. Thus, the field of application is as vast as the field of study. Physics is among the most important fields of natural science that can continue to develop infinitely in the future, given its long academic history and the fact that it triggered the scientific revolution. Recent academic trends indicate a growth in high-energy fields focusing on high energy accelerators and condensed matter physics applications. In addition to being the subject of learning, physics is also found in the context of application, such that physics principles are embedded in all the devices we use on a daily basis. Therefore, it is a basic discipline that can lead to a scientific revolution and several ground-breaking telecommunications disciplines, including microrobots, supercomputers, intelligent computers, and computer chips. Moreover, the dynamics of physics and scientific achievements are expected in the cutting-edge field that seeks to develop new alternative energy technology related to nuclear fusion to create a rich and comfortable living environment for all mankind.
The semiconductor industry, which has developed rapidly since transistors were invented, has advanced computers, communication, control, and software tremendously. As a result of its impact, it has provided new tools not only for industry but also for basic science, such as mathematics and physics, and the arts, thus becoming an integral part of human culture. Inorganic semiconductors, which were previously represented only by Si, are also becoming increasingly diverse, while organic semiconductors have already stabilized their technology and are expanding their applications. Furthermore, the increase in integration and processing speed is exceeding predictions, and the process technology that supports it is also improving rapidly. Semiconductor design and system technology are creating digital environments and cultures. These advances in semiconductor science and related technologies usher in the age of artificial intelligence. That is, semiconductor science used to assist the development of surrounding science and technology; however, today it is taking a leading role.

Career path following graduation

The nature of physics studies prepares graduates to take on responsibilities in any field. Following graduation, there are three main career paths available. First, graduates can pursue a master’s or doctorate degree in physics to continue their in-depth research, or they can attend graduate schools in other related fields and eventually work for university labs or research facilities. Second, graduates with a teacher’s certificate or by completing a graduate school of education can enter the teaching field. Finally, graduates of this program can also directly enter other fields such as computers, materials, machines, and photo electronics.
Graduates of semiconductor science majors can seek employment in companies involved in semiconductor materials and devices, development engineers in manufacturing processes, and integrated circuit design engineering and display. They can also pursue careers in electronics, especially in hardware systems, or as ultra-high frequency communications engineers. They can also pursue postgraduate education in new functional semiconductor materials, communication parts design, system integrated circuit design, and semiconductor processes (nanotechnology). Any semiconductor graduate has the ability to approach the industry with knowledge ranging from basic science to the entire system; therefore, anyone with good ideas is encouraged to start a business.

Professors

교수소개
Name Picture Major Final degree school E-mail
Hoon-Young Cho 조훈영 Solid state Physics KAIST Univ. hycho@dongguk.edu
Hyung-Sang Kim 김형상 Solid state Physics Univ. zu Koeln hskim@dongguk.edu
Woo-Cheol Yang 양우철 Surface and Nano Experimental Physics North Carolina State University wyang@dongguk.edu
Kwun-Bum Chung 정권범 Condensed matter physics
Yonsei Univ.
kbchung@dongguk.edu
Jung-Inn Sohn Sharma Sanjeev Kumar unctional Nano Materials and Device Physics Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology junginn.sohn@dongguk.edu
Bo-Geun Gwak Sharma Sanjeev Kumar Particle Physics-Theory Gravity Theory Sogang Univ. rasenis@dongguk.edu
Woong Jung 정웅 Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Advanced Institute of Science and Technology KAIST wjung@dongguk.edu
Seung-Yoon Ryu 류승윤 Materials Science & Engineering Yonsei Univ. justie74@dongguk.edu
Min-Kyu Song 송민규 ASIC Design Seoul National Univ. mksong@dongguk.edu
Hyun-Sik Im 임현식 Semiconductor Device Physics Oxford Univ. hyunsik7@dongguk.edu
Soo-Youn Kim 김수연 VLSI Circuit and System Purdue Univ. sooyoun@dongguk.edu
Se-Joon Lee 이세준 Semiconductor Devices Dongguk Univ. sejoon@dongguk.edu
Jae-Won Jang 장재원 Nanomaterials and nanodevices Korea Univ. jwjang@dgu.ac.kr
Jae-Hyun Kim 김재현 Flexible Displays / Optoelectronics Northwestern Univ. jaehyunk@dongguk.edu
Inamdar Akbar Ibrahim Inamdar Akbar Ibrahim Solid State Physics Shivaji University akbarphysics@dongguk.edu
LIU Guicheng Zhi-Jun Zhang Physical Chemistry of Metallurgy University of Science and Technology Beijing liuguicheng@dongguk.edu
Prakash Ramakrishnan Zhi-Jun Zhang Electrochemistry Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology prakash@dongguk.edu
Nabeen Kumar Shrestha Nabeen Kumar Shrestha Materials Science Tokyo Institute of Technology nabeenkshrestha@dongguk.edu
Puran Pandey Puran Pandey Nanomaterials: Growth & Applications Kwangwoon Univ. ppcpurans@gmail.com
puran@dongguk.edu
Vijaya Gopalan Sree Vijaya Gopalan Sree Material Science Pusan National Univ. sreevg@dongguk.edu
Abu Talha Aqueel Ahmed Abu Talha Aqueel Ahmed Physics
(Energy Electrochemistry)
Dongguk Univ. abutalha.aa@dongguk.edu
Atanu Jana Atanu Jana Chemistry University of Calcutta atanujanaic@gmail.com
atanujana@dongguk.edu
Min-Cheol Kim 김민철 Chemical engineering Soongsil Univ. mcnet618@dongguk.edu
Meena Abhishek Meena Abhishek Chemistry PUNE Basic science pakar.abhishek@gmail.com/td>
Sang-Eun Cho 조상은 Semiconductor science Dongguk Univ. sangeun.c@dongguk.edu
NGUYEN DUC ANH NGUYEN DUC ANH Materials Science Sungkyunkwan University ducanh29789@gmail.com
Jung Kwang-sik 정광식 Surface Physics and Semiconductor Physics Yonsei University cks0701@dgu.ac.kr
Kim Do-wan 김도완 Condensed Matter Physics and Semiconductor Physics Korea University dowankim8802@gmail.com
Lee Young-min 이영민 Semiconductor Science Dongguk University ymlee@dongguk.edu

 

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