The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) is a leading multidisciplinary research institute in South Korea, founded in 1966 as part of the government’s initiative to foster scientific and technological advancements in the country. Located in Seoul, KIST conducts research and development across a variety of fields including information technology, nanotechnology, environmental technology, and life sciences. Its mission is to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life in South Korea through innovative research and technology development. KIST has played a pivotal role in the country’s rapid industrialization and continues to contribute to science and technology both nationally and globally. The institute also collaborates extensively with academic and industrial partners around the world to promote the exchange of knowledge and to foster international research opportunities.
Researchers have noted grid cell activity in the human brain when self-location illusions are induced by multisensory virtual reality, without changing visual perspectives. Dr. Hyuk-June…
Successful clinical testing on pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis using a flexible device enabling sweat gland stimulation and simultaneous biosensing. Two-year collaborative research between KIST…
Scientists have developed ‘NeuM’, a neuron labeling technology enabling detailed observation of neuronal structure. Successful monitoring of neuronal changes for up to 72 hours. Alzheimer’s…
A fibrous adsorbent selectively recovers high-purity gold from waste. Dramatically reduces the cost and time of the recovery process and enables material to be mass-produced…
An innovative technology enables the safe transformation of hydrogen gas into water, enhancing the security of batteries. This advancement paves the way for the commercialization…
Researchers developed an analysis model using magnetic transport characteristics of molecules attached to the surface of MXene. The establishment of a property prediction and classification…
Researchers have created ‘nanomachines’ that use mechanical molecular motions to enter and destroy cells. Cancer is a condition where some of the body’s cells grow…
Individual Pt atoms participate in catalytic reactions to facilitate the electrode process by up to 10 times. Single-atom Pt catalysts are stable at 700 degrees…
A pulsed-laser repetition rate of 57.8 GHz was achieved by inserting a resonator containing graphene. The limitations of the manufacturing process were overcome by directly…
Development of flexible thermoelectric devices with maximized flexibility and high efficiency; enabling mass production with high yield by automated process, commercialization of self-powered wearable devices….
Development of an integrated sampling/monitoring platform for airborne viruses. Rapid and selective diagnosis of airborne viruses using disposable sampling/monitoring kits. Researchers in South Korea have…
KAIST researchers have synthesized a collection of nanoparticles, known as carbon dots, capable of emitting multiple wavelengths of light from a single particle. Additionally, the…
Drawing the Line to Answer Art’s Big Questions Algorithms have shown that the compositional structure of Western landscape paintings changed “suspiciously” smoothly between 1500 and…
Superior coating performance achieved compared to existing clinical products while reducing production cost and time: “artificial bone” synthesis and coating on the surface of metal…