We are delighted to share the wonderful news that our lab member, Junyuk Lee (이준욱), has been awarded the prestigious Master’s Excellence Scholarship (STEM)!
This competitive national scholarship, aimed at fostering highly talented individuals in the Science and Engineering fields, is a direct recognition of Jun-wook’s outstanding academic achievements and dedication.
The scholarship provides substantial financial support: up to 4 semesters, with 2.5 million KRW per semester and 5 million KRW annually. This invaluable support will certainly help Jun-wook focus on his advanced research and academic goals.
Heartfelt congratulations, Junyuk! We are immensely proud of your accomplishment and excited to support your continued success
Kaihan, Successful Participation in AOTULE Conference 2025!
We extend our sincere congratulations to Kaihan, a proud member of our lab, for his successful selection and attendance at the AOTULE Conference 2025 student program held at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China!
We trust that during the busy five-day journey (October 12th to 16th, 2025), Kaihan had a valuable time exchanging with diverse international students under the main theme of ‘Interdisciplinary Education & Practice for Sustainability.’
Everyone in the lab is proud of Kaihan for shining on the international stage, representing our research group, and especially for gaining invaluable experience and knowledge in crucial areas like Clean Energy Innovation, Sustainable Materials Design, and Smart Cities.
Once again, we welcome you back after your long and successful journey and look forward to hearing your vivid after-action report from the Beijing Conference soon!
Congratulations to Jaehyuk Lim on Receiving the Park Chang-ho Scholarship!
We are thrilled to announce that Jaehyuk Lim, a dedicated member of our research lab, has been awarded the prestigious Park Chang-ho Scholarship from Seoul National University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. This scholarship recognizes Jaehyuk’s outstanding academic achievements, commitment to excellence, and potential to contribute significantly to the field of civil engineering.
Jaehyuk’s hard work, innovative thinking, and passion for advancing construction and environmental engineering have truly shone through, making this honor well-deserved. We are incredibly proud of his accomplishment and look forward to seeing his continued success in shaping the future of our field.
Please join us in extending heartfelt congratulations to Jaehyuk for this remarkable achievement!
We are delighted to congratulate Chang-Hee Kim, an undergraduate researcher in our lab, on being selected as the Best Student of the inaugural Undergraduate Internship Program held jointly by KAIST and PTV Group.
As a result of this outstanding achievement, Chang-Hee was invited by PTV Group to attend the User Group Meeting in Singapore, where he gained invaluable exposure.
In this critical period where close communication between academia and industry is highly essential, we sincerely celebrate this excellent opportunity and the rich experience he gained. Chang-Hee’s success is a proud moment for our research group.
Congratulations to Hong Choong-kyo for Receiving the Outstanding Student Award!
We are thrilled to announce that Chung-kyo Hong , a student from KORAIL in our laboratory, has been honored as the top student for the Spring 2025 semester! In recognition of this remarkable achievement, Hong was awarded the Outstanding Student Award at the Fall 2025 semester opening ceremony.
This accolade reflects Hong’s dedication, hard work, and exceptional academic performance. We are incredibly proud of your accomplishment and look forward to your continued success in the future.
Congratulations once again, Chung-kyo Hong, for this well-deserved honor!
Hello, my name is Truyen Le-Minh. I am from Vietnam and currently a Master’s student at the Cho Chun Shik Graduate School of Mobility at KAIST. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and during the final year of my undergraduate studies, I conducted research in the field of transportation economics, focusing on passenger satisfaction and loyalty in the urban rail system of Hanoi, Vietnam. This experience motivated me to further pursue research in transportation, which led me to apply for a Master’s degree at KAIST under the Global Korea Scholarship program. My goal is to deepen my knowledge and contribute to research in this field. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing volleyball and hiking.
The 2025 scholars of the NSF-funded Interdisciplinary Research in Smart City (IRSC) program (https://nsfsmartcity.org/2024-scholars-copy/) visited the TUPA Lab at KAIST. During their visit, they engaged in meaningful discussions with KAIST students on the latest research trends in the field of smart cities.
Notably, Yunha Lee(https://science.ytn.co.kr/program/view.php?mcd=0082&key=202505191643243874), a student from Taejon Christian International School (TCIS), joined the TUPA Lab as an intern and delivered a presentation on smart signal systems. We were honored to welcome the group, led by Professor Young-Jae Lee from Morgan State University, and sincerely thank him for guiding and accompanying the students throughout the program.
The 2025 cohort of the Interdisciplinary Research in Smart City (IRSC) program, supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), comprises six U.S. undergraduate and graduate students selected for their academic excellence and research potential. This fully funded, eight-week program offers participants the opportunity to engage in smart city research at Seoul National University (SNU) in South Korea. The program includes research internships, cultural experiences, and professional development activities.
The Office of Research Affairs is operating the URP Program that supports KAIST students to conduct research under the guidance of excellent professors and graduate students.
1. Research Period:
Jun. 23, 2025 ~ Dec. 19, 2025
2. Requirements:
A. Undergraduate students enrolled at KAIST (students on leave are not eligible).
B. Students may participate up to two times.
C. If you are a student on leave who can participate in research starting from the summer semester and are planning to return to school in the fall semester, please contact us by email first.
3. URP Program Type
A. Type: Individual Research Project (Single/Team)
B. Theme Category: Creative Research or Research Participation
Individual Research Project
Single
Team
General
Interdisciplinary
Details
Research conducted by an individual student
2~3 students gathered to proceed to a single field of study
2~3 students from other departments gathered to proceed to fusion research in two or more fields
Credit
URP(A) or URP(B)
URP(A)
Research Topic
Creative Research Project
Research Participation Project
Research theme (idea) proposed by the student, and research on the proposed topic is being conducted for the first time through URP
Students are given the opportunity to participate in research being conducted by faculty or TA, and to apply basic principles taught in undergraduate courses
4. Funding Details
(Unit: KRW 1,000)
Single
General Team (Interdisciplinary Team)
Research Fund
2,000
2,500(3,000)
Student
1,000
800/person
Advisor
1,000
T/A
1,000
5. How to Apply
A. Download the research proposal form from this page.
B. Choose the desired program type and fill out the form.
C. Submit them* to the Strategic Research Planning Team ([email protected]) by 23:59, May 23 (Fri.)
* Application Form & Consent for Personal Information(Student/Advisor/TA)
D. The successfully selected applicants will be announced on the KAIST Portal website in mid-June.
6. Others
– The number of selected projects may vary depending on applications and available budget.
– If you want to stop your research on the URP program, you must return to pay allowances, scholarships, and URP funding.
– After the end of the study, the student must attend the URP workshop.
– Participation in the URP program simultaneously with an internship or exchange program is not permitted.
– Approximately 60 individual research projects(Single/Team) will be selected.
* The final number of projects may change depending on the number of applications received and the evaluation results.
Additionally, our department looks for students who are interested in the internship program during the summer break. The department will provide you with a research opportunity, space, facility, and a budget of Won 300,000. On top of this, my lab will provide an additional Won 200,000. Please see more details below.
If you are interested in this program, please send me your CV to [email protected] ASAP.
Recruitment Notice for 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Interns
To provide scholarships and research opportunities to students interested in future transportation technologies, we are conducting a student research support program. We are pleased to announce the recruitment of undergraduate research interns for the summer of 2025 as outlined below:
Recruitment Details
Number of Interns: Up to 5 students
Eligibility:
Undergraduate students currently in their 3rd or 4th year
Must have a strong interest in future transportation technologies
Support and Activities:
Scholarship Support: KRW 300,000/month (subject to verification of research participation)
Research Activities: Interns will carry out research under the supervision of their academic advisor.
The research topic must be linked to the Undergraduate Research Program (URP).
