Program Overview
for Outstanding Faculty
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) operates the Special Appointment System for Outstanding Faculty to strategically recruit outstanding scholars and provide distinguished recognition and support commensurate with their academic excellence. Faculty members appointed through this system are provided with differentiated support to ensure an optimal environment for pursuing innovative and high-impact research.
The POSTECH University Professor designation is awarded to tenured faculty members who have achieved world-class excellence in education and research. Candidates are initially appointed at around the age of 59 through a rigorous evaluation process. Upon approval by the Board of Trustees, their tenure may be extended up to the age of 70. Faculty members appointed under this program are granted full faculty status and receive the same position and benefits as full-time faculty members beyond the standard retirement age of 65.
- 2022.09 - 2029.08
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- YoungJu Choie Mathematics
- 2021.03 - 2026.08
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- YoungChul Sung Life Sciences
- 2017.09 - 2027.08
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- SangJoon Lee Mechanical Engineering
- 2017.03 - 2026.08
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- KilWon Cho Chemical Engineering
- 2015.09 - 2024.08
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- Kimoon Kim Chemistry
The POSTECH Distinguished Professor is designed for outstanding tenured faculty members, typically appointed between the ages of 50 and 55, who have demonstrated world-class achievements in education and research or show strong potential to become globally leading scholars. Selected faculty members are granted an extension of tenure up to the age of 70 and are provided with the same position and benefits as regular full-time faculty members beyond the age of 65.
- 2025
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- SeungKi Min Division of Environmental Science & Engineering
- Hyunwoo Lee Physics
- Unyong Jeong Materials Science & Engineering
- Wookshin Han Computer Science & Engineering
We appoint Endowed Chair Professors from among distinguished scholars and scientists who have achieved internationally recognized excellence in research. We provide financial incentives funded by principlal of the endowment which can also be utilized to support research activities.
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The Mueunjae Endowed Chair is specifically designed for tenured track professors under age of 50 who who demonstrate outstanding achievements in education and research. Candidates must exhibit strong leadership both within and outside the university, while inheriting and advancing the founding spirit of Mueunjae.
- 2025.06 - 2027.06
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- Seokhyeong Kang Electrical Engineering
- DongGu Choi Industrial & Management Engineering
- Jinah Jang Mechanical Engineering
- Jiwon Jang Life Sciences
- 2024.12 - 2026.11
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- Gunsu Yun Physics
- ByoungWoo Kang Materials Science & Engineering
- Minsu Cho Computer Science & Engineering
- Bumjoon Kim Physics
- JongKyoung Kim Life Sciences
- Hojin Song Electrical Engineering
- 2023.06 - 2025.05
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- Kyuha Choi Life Sciences
- Sungmin Park Convergence IT Engineering
- JiHoon Shim Chemistry
- Rockhyun Baek Electrical Engineering
- 2022.12 - 2024.11
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- InSu Lee Chemistry
- Siyoung Choi Materials Science & Engineering
- Gilho Lee Physics
- Yoontae Lee Life Sciences
- Donghyun Lee Mathematics
- 2022.08 - 2024.07
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- Jeong Woo Han Chemical Engineering
- 2021.08 - 2023.07
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- Sungjee Kim Chemistry
- SeungKi Min Division of Environmental Science & Engineering
- Yongtae Kim Materials Science & Engineering
- Minseok Song Industrial & Management Engineering
- 2020.06 - 2022.05
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- YongYoung Noh Chemical Engineering
- Cheol-Sang Hwang Life Sciences
- Soojin Park Chemistry
- Wonbin Hong Electrical Engineering
- Changyong Song Physics
- 2019.06 - 2021.05
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- Kiseok Kim Physics
- Jong-Seong Kug Division of Environmental Science & Engineering
- Junsuk Rho Mechanical Engineering
- Jangsik Lee Materials Science & Engineering
- Heekap Ahn Computer Science & Engineering
- 2018.04 - 2020.03
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- Chulhong Kim Convergence IT Engineering
- Moonho Jo Materials Science & Engineering
- WonJong Kim Chemistry
- DongSung Kim Mechanical Engineering
- JunSung Kim Physics
- 2017.04 - 2019.04
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- Taiho Park Chemical Engineering
- Jongbong Lee Physics
- JaeChoon Cha Mathematics
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A distinguished scholar with internationally recognized excellence in their achievements, or a tenured track faculty with high potential to become a leading scholar in their field (Engineering).
- 2024.08 - 2027.07
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- YongYoung Noh Chemical Engineering
- 2023.06 - 2026.05
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- Chulhong Kim Convergence IT Engineering
- 2021.08 - 2024.07
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- Park, PooGyeon Electrical Engineering
- 2020.06 - 2023.05
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- Taiho Park Chemical Engineering
- 2018.04 - 2021.03
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- Jin Kon Kim Chemical Engineering
- 2017.03 - 2020.02
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- Jong-Lam Lee Materials Science & Engineering
- 2015.04 - 2018.03
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- Dong-Woo Cho Mechanical Engineering
- 2014.03 - 2017.02
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- Jung Ho Je Materials Science & Engineering
- 2012.04 - 2015.03
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- Wonyong Choi Division of Environmental Science & Engineering
- 2010.12 - 2013.11
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- KilWon Cho Chemical Engineering
- 2007.08 - 2010.07
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- Jong Moon Park Chemical Engineering
- 2004.04 - 2007.03
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- Kim, Bum-Man Electrical Engineering
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A distinguished scholar with internationally recognized excellence in their achievements, or a tenured track faculty with high potential to become a leading scholar in their field (Engineering).
- 2014.03 - 2017.02
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- Kijung Yong Chemical Engineering
- 2011.03 - 2014.02
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- SeongJin Park Mechanical Engineering
- 2004.04 - 2007.03
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- YI, GYU CHUL Materials Science & Engineering
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A distinguished scholar with internationally recognized excellence in their achievements, or a tenured track faculty with high potential to become a leading scholar in their field (Material Science).
- 2024.08 - 2027.07
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- Dongwoo Suh Graduate Institute of Ferrous & Eco Materials Technology
- 2023.06 - 2026.05
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- JongKyu Kim Materials Science & Engineering
- 2021.08 - 2024.07
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- YONG, KIJUNG Materials Science & Engineering
- HyoungSeop Kim Materials Science & Engineering
- 2020.06 - 2023.05
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- Hyunsang Hwang Materials Science & Engineering
- 2018.04 - 2021.03
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- Jong Heo Materials Science & Engineering
- Byeongjoo Lee Materials Science & Engineering
- 2017.03 - 2020.02
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- HyungJoon Cha Chemical Engineering
- 2015.03 - 2018.02
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- LEE, SUNG HAK Materials Science & Engineering
- 2015.03 - 2017.02
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- KilWon Cho Chemical Engineering
- 2012.03 - 2015.02
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- PARK, CHAN GYUNG Materials Science & Engineering
- 2008.12 - 2011.11
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- JANG, HYUN MYUNG Materials Science & Engineering
- 2006.03 - 2008.02
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- Chang, Young Won Materials Science & Engineering
- 2003.06 - 2006.02
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- KIM, NACK JOON Materials Science & Engineering
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A distinguished scholar with internationally recognized excellence in their achievements, or a tenured track faculty with high potential to become a leading scholar in their field (Material Science).
- 2015.04 - 2018.03
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- Unyong Jeong Materials Science & Engineering
- 2012.04 - 2015.03
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- SeiKwang Hahn Materials Science & Engineering
- HyungJoon Cha Chemical Engineering
- 2011.03 - 2012.02
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- Moonho Jo Materials Science & Engineering
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A tenured track faculty with outstanding achievements in both education and research, who demonstrate the potential for sustained contribution to the university (Natural Science).
- 2022.12 - 2025.11
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- SeungKi Min Division of Environmental Science & Engineering
- YoungTae Chang Chemistry
- Hyunwoo Lee Physics
- 2019.06 - 2022.05
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- SeiKwang Hahn Materials Science & Engineering
- Ildoo Hwang Life Sciences
- 2016.03 - 2019.02
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- Kyo Han Ahn Chemistry
- 2013.03 - 2016.02
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- Yunje Cho Life Sciences
- 2010.02 - 2012.08
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- Hong Gil Nam Life Sciences
- 2007.08 - 2009.08
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- Kimoon Kim Chemistry
- 2004.04 - 2007.03
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- Kwang S. Kim Chemistry
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A tenured track faculty with outstanding achievements in both education and research, who demonstrate the potential for sustained contribution to the university (Natural Science).
- 2016.03 - 2019.02
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- Jong-Seong Kug Division of Environmental Science & Engineering
- Yoonho Kim Physics
- 2013.03 - 2016.02
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- YoungHo Rhee Chemistry
- Hyunwoo Lee Physics
- 2010.12 - 2013.11
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- HeeCheul Choi Chemistry
- 2007.08 - 2010.07
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- JaeHoon Park Physics
- 2004.04 - 2007.03
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- OH, BYUNG HA Life Sciences
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Recipients of the Nobel Prize or Fields Medal, or distinguished world-class scholars with comparable academic achievements in any field.
- 2024.12 - 2027.11
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- Junsuk Rho Mechanical Engineering
- 2021.08 - 2024.07
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- Jieoh Lee Life Sciences
- 2018.04 - 2021.03
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- Dong-Pyo Kim Chemical Engineering
- 2014.03 - 2017.02
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- JaeChoon Cha Mathematics
- 2010.07 - 2013.06
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- Minhyong Kim Mathematics
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A tenured track faculty with outstanding achievements in both education and research, who demonstrate the potential for sustained contribution to the university (Humanities and Social Sciences).
- 2010.09 - 2015.02
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- Jinwoo Lee Division of Humanities and Social Sciences
- 2015.10 - 2022.08
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- Jinwoo Lee Division of Humanities and Social Sciences
The Young Distinguished Professor support program is designed to foster and support outstanding faculty members who will enhance university competitiveness and lead future science and technology through creative and challenging research. Eligibility is extended to professors and associate professors promoted within the last two years. Selection is based on a comprehensive evaluation of the excellence of research achievements, potential as a next-generation leader, and the originality of the research field. Selected leaders receive research grants of up to 300 million KRW over three years
- 2025
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- JongKyoung Kim Life Sciences
- Sungjune Jung Materials Science & Engineering
- Keehoon Kim Mechanical Engineering
- Hojin Song Division of Environmental Science & Engineering
- 2024
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- Donghyun Lee Mathematics
- ChangHyuck Choi Chemistry
- SeungSoo Oh Materials Science & Engineering
- Wonbin Hong Electrical Engineering
- Daesung Chung Chemical Engineering
- 2023
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- Seungwoo Lee Life Sciences
- Kangwoo Cho Division of Environmental Science & Engineering
- SeungHwan Cho Chemistry
- Hyungyu Jin Mechanical Engineering
- 2022
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- ByoungWoo Kang Materials Science & Engineering
- JunSung Kim Physics
- 2021
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- Chulhong Kim Convergence IT Engineering
- Junsuk Rho Mechanical Engineering
We aim to invite distinguished scholars from world-leading institutions to POSTECH to foster world-class research collaboration and innovative education
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World-recognized scholars with proven excellence, such as Nobel Prize and Fields Medalists.
- 2026
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- Stuart S.P. Parkin
- Willibrordus Martinus
- 2025
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- Luke Pyung-se Lee
- Sang Wook Jung
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Outstanding global scholars with distinguished achievements and high potential for future impact
- 2026
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- Eva Olsson
- Jayce R. Getz
- 2025
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- Jaehong Kim
- Patrice Genevet
