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Jul 28, 2023

Scholarships Open: Chemical Engineering Masters at Yeungnam University



Exciting news for students who are looking to pursue a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering!


Yeungnam University School of Chemical Engineering (SCE; Department of Chemical Engineering Graduate Program) is offering scholarships to international students who want to get their Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering.


Yeungnam University is located in South Korea's 4th largest city Daegu, Gyeongbuk Province. Founded in 1947, the School of Chemical Engineering of Yeungnam University is currently one of the top 10 Chemical Engineering research lab in South Korea.



Lab Advisor:

Prof. Jae-jin Shim

PhD. at University of Texas at Austin

MSc at KAIST

BSc at Seoul National University

H-index: 57, 301 papers, 35 patents (1 in the U.S.), 30 Plenary and Keynot speeches

(Official advisor: Prof. Woo Kyoung Kim)



Area of Study:

Nanotechnology, Photoelectrocatalysis, Energy Storage (Supercapacitor and Zn-ion Battery), Hydrogen Production (Water Splitting), Wastewater Treatment

Materials:

MXene, Perovskite, LDH (Layered Double Hydroxide), MOF (Metal-Organic Framework), Graphene [enhanced by doping and substitution]



Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science;

  • Bachelor's GPA min. 3.0 out of 4.0 / 60%(first-grade) / 7.0 out of 10;

  • IELTS 6.5 / iBT TOEFL 90 / TOEIC 850, or higher; and

  • Bank statement with funds of minimum 18,000 USD under the applicant's or the applicant's parent's name. This is a requirement mandatory for application, as per Korean Government Regulation.

*High academic achievements and research experience in undergraduate study will be acknowledged.



Benefits:

  • 100% tuition fee scholarship for IELTS 7.0 / iBT TOEFL 100 / TOEIC 900 holders;

  • 80% tuition fee scholarship for IELTS 6.5 / iBT TOEFL 90 / TOEIC 800 holders;

  • Incentive of up to 2,000,000 KRW/paper, Lab contribution inc., Hard-work inc.; and

  • Medical insurance.


Reasons to Choose Yeungnam University School of Chemical Engineering (Prof. Shim's Lab):

  1. Opportunity to collaborate with 10 dedicated research professors and postdocs.

  2. Access to state-of-the-art facilities: 3 AutoLab Electrochem Workstations, 2 Centrifuges, 1 RRDE, Freeze Dryer, CEM Microwave Reactor, Ultrasonicator, Tube Furnace, Muffle Furnace, and more.

  3. Convenient housing location that is only 5 to 10-minute-walk to the university.

  4. Affordable housing monthly rent budget (200,000 KRW or around 150 USD per month).

  5. Conference attendance and other support benefits from the BK21 Program.

  6. Teaching Assistant position opportunity.

  7. The Clean Energy Priority Research Center has been led by Prof. Shim for 9 years, supported by the Korean government.

  8. The most active and esteemed department at Yeungnam University.

  9. Opportunity for international collaborations with 26 prestigious universities.

  10. Learning opportunity from the renowned Shimgang Distinguished Lecture Series, founded by Prof. Shim.

  11. Full English medium of instructions and communications (international scholars and students)

  12. Institute of Clean Technology advancements explorations under Prof. Shim's supervision as the Director of the institute.



How to Apply:

Email your CV to Prof. Jae-jin Shim: jjshim@yu.ac.kr


Jae-jin Shim, Ph.D.

Director of the Clean Energy Priority Research Center

Director of the Institute of Clean Technology

Full Professor, School of Chemical Engineering

(Emeritus Professor or Chair Professor from September 1)

Tel: 053-810-2587, Fax: 053-810-4631

http://nanoemap.yu.ac.kr/



Good luck in your application! Please feel free to contact us anytime if you need our assistance services in preparing your CV, documents, and finishing the application for you :)




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