Developing an open platform technology for Web 3.0

This project will foster advanced master's and doctoral talents in Web 3.0, a core driver of digital economy growth and a national strategic technology field, to ensure technological competitiveness.

Developing an AI system, semiconductor manpower, and core technology for large-scale data centers

This work will cultivate advanced master's and doctoral talents in semiconductors, a core driver of digital economy growth and a national strategic technology field, to ensure technological competitiveness.

Sogang-UPENN Theranostics Convergence Research Center for Emerging Infectious Disease

This project seeks to: 1) advance a theranostics platform for individuals with underlying medical conditions impacted by emerging infectious diseases and confirm the presence of the emerging infectious diseases in the patient; 2) discover a biomarker for treatment through precise, high-speed analysis of multiple biomarkers; 3) establish a Sogang-UPENN Theranostics Convergence Research Center for Emerging Infectious Disease through international joint research between Sogang University and the University of Pennsylvania and form a research hub for diagnostic and therapeutic technologies tailored for individuals with underlying medical conditions.

Improving the local community and enhancing chemistry and science education programs in Java and North Bali, Indonesia

This initiative will refit Korea’s advanced education system to universities in developing countries as a part of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) programs (contributing to improving the local community and enhancing chemistry and science education programs in Java and North Bali, Indonesia.)

Developing technologies to protect, use, and revitalize copyright in the metaverse

This project aims to safeguard content copyrights, respond to disputes, nurture convergence talents related to copyright technology and law, and actively contribute to the expansion and innovation of the domestic metaverse ecosystem.

Semiconductor Major Track Project

This project is dedicated to fostering and supplying technical manpower through the development and operation of semiconductor major tracks tailored to industry demands to enhance industrial competitiveness in the semiconductor field. The project establishes a semiconductor education infrastructure at Sogang University and strengthens practical skills among undergraduate students, laying the foundation for the cultivation of competitive core talents in the field.

2023 BRIDGE (Beyond Research Innovation and Development for Good Enterprises)

The project aims to expand the practical utilization of university assets through collaboration between universities, local governments, and companies and to promote the transfer and commercialization of medium and large-scale technologies through convergence projects.

Metaverse Convergence Graduate School (Sogang University)

This project provides a curriculum which combines the humanities and engineering fields and serves as the most extensive industry-academia cooperation network in Korea. In addition, it nurtures innovative talents for the metaverse, combining the humanities and engineering fields.

Leaders in Industry-University Cooperation (LINC 3.0)

With the goal of becoming a leading nation through the establishment of an innovation ecosystem for industry-academia cooperation, this project supports the win-win development of university-industry partnerships through continuous enhancements in the university's human resource development system and through strengthened support for industry and high-value-added creation.

AI-Leading Global-Innovation Talent-Fostering Project

This project cultivates high-level ICT talents who will have overseas theoretical and practical abilities by opening a tailored curriculum at top-level overseas universities in the leading ICT field and by dispatching and educating young domestic talents, such as graduate students.

Analysis of Korean religions, participation and action via a multi-media lecture and documentary platform to establish an unique image for Korean religions

To promote Korea's complex and unique religious culture globally, the project establishes the Academic Center for K-Religion and creates multimedia video lectures and textbooks. It aims to expand the far-reaching power of Korean religious culture by filming documentaries based on the content.

Center for Ultrafast Phase Transformation

The research project focuses on uncovering groundbreaking principles and expanding knowledge of the intricacies of phase variation processes. Its goals are as follows:
1) Through the precise control of charge carriers and the rapid modulation of heat transfer to ultrashort timescales, we meticulously measure instantaneous spatial variations at the atomic level. This approach allows us to delve into the underlying mechanisms of pivotal processes, including phase transitions, dispersion, recrystallization, and elution. In doing so, we not only enhance our understanding of these processes but also generate innovative concepts that pave the way for the development of novel materials.
2) Develop advanced methods to explore structural dynamics using the established pump-probe techniques and cutting-edge composite technologies.

Gravity, Cosmology, and Particle Physics: Comprehension of Quantum Space-Time

The project aims to expand knowledge of quantum space-time through research on gravity, cosmology, and particle physics via:
1) research on gravity, black holes, holography
2) research on cosmology and gravitationally effective field theories
3) research on astroparticle physics

Project to Foster Professionals for the Expansion of Commercialization of Convergence Technology

This research project seeks to devise an industry-specific business model and cultivate professionals capable of addressing field challenges by promoting technology commercialization. This goal will be achieved through the holistic integration of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, natural language processing, and robotics. This project offers comprehensive educational and research support initiatives administered by the Graduate School of Management of Technology.

VR/AR Professional Manpower Training Project

As a convergence-focused R&D advanced manpower training project, this initiative develops and operates master's and doctoral convergence training courses. It also operates industry-academia collaboration projects and conducts short-term intensive training courses. The project leads the field in the application of AR and VR technologies.

Building a Socio-Cultural Knowledge Base for Korea-ASEAN Coexistence and Prosperity

By establishing the research theme, “Building a Socio-Cultural Knowledge Base for Korea-ASEAN Coexistence and Prosperity,” this project aims to promote Korea’s advancement in the Southeast by establishing for mutual understanding between the groups. This project seeks to establish a foundation for the mutual benefit and cooperation of Korea and Southeast Asia moving forward.

Implementation of functional artificial cells based on molecular self-assembly

(1) Achieve a recombination of cellular components via molecular self-assembly to form intricate cellular structures while securing the ability to convert light energy into ATP
(2) Synthesize a variety of phospholipids to regulate the structure of artificial cells and investigating their physicochemical properties
(3) Develop advanced bioanalytical methods to observe biochemical reactions and study protein behavior within artificial cells
(4) Realize multifunctional artificial cells capable of material and information exchange with the external environment, performing a wide array of biochemical reactions
(5) Implement artificial cells that autonomously synthesize DNA/RNA and proteins utilizing self-generated energy. These cells assemble themselves into functional structures to utilize for the development of advanced biomaterials that serve diverse functions, including energy supply devices, drug screening, and delivery systems

Mnemonic Solidarity: Colonialism, War, and Genocide in the Global Memory Space

The "Mnemonic Solidarity" project seeks to challenge the western centrism of existing memory studies and deterritorialize the memory discourse surrounding colonialism, war, and genocide since World War Ⅱ, thereby creating a global memory entity that works toward solidarity and mutual understanding.

Development of a Nano-Biochip for Drug Evaluation of Brain Diseases

This research project seeks to develop an ultra-sensitive biomolecular/cell-sensing nano bio-chip by converging nanobio-chip production technology-based biomimicry and microfluidic control technology with optical/fluorescence-based ultra-sensitive analysis technology and photoacoustic multi-imaging technology.

C1 Gas Refinery

The main goals of this research are: 1) to build a bench-scale C1 biochemical catalyst test system and evaluate the performance of the catalysts; 2) to develop an integrated package of catalysts and processes; and 3) to develop core technologies in the C1 gas refinery sector with market, industry, technology, and patent analysis for technology transfers and commercialization.