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Aims to expand the technological base and cultivate specialists in the aircraft gas turbine engine field

College of Engineering students prove their excellence by winning the Grand Prize and First Prize

College of Engineering students at INHA university achieved outstanding results at the ‘2025 National Collegiate Micro Gas Turbine Application Capstone Design Competition’ recently hosted by the Korea Fluid Machinery Association (KOFMA).

 

This competition, held for the first time this year, aims to expand the technological base and cultivate specialists in the field of aircraft gas turbine engines, which has been selected as a national strategic technology.

 

The ‘MG Generation’ team—composed of Department of Mechanical Engineering students Roh Cheong-ju, Kang Seo-hyeon, Kang Seok-ju, Ko Kang-min, and Kim Chan-ho (advisor Professor Kim Dong-sub)—won the Grand Prize, the KOFMA President’s Award, for their presentation on “Analysis of Performance and Mission Profile Changes in a Micro Turbojet with Water Injection.”

 

They quantitatively confirmed that the application of water injection increased maximum thrust and reduced the UAV’s (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) maximum climb angle and time to reach target altitude. This analysis of flight performance improvement received high praise from the judges.

 

The ‘Inha Jet’ team—consisting of Department of Aerospace Engineering students Lee Seung-heon, Kim Seon-woo, Moon Gab-woo, and Lee Jung-hyuk (advisor Professor Lee Sang-yoon)—received the First Prize, the Doosan Enerbility CEO’s Award. Their presentation was on “Turboshaft Engine Modification and Simulation for Hybrid Electric Propulsion System Application.”

 

Based on a performance analysis of a micro turbine generator for UAVs, the team designed a power turbine configuration and verified it through computational analysis. They received a positive evaluation for presenting the feasibility of developing a hybrid-type UAV utilizing a micro gas turbine.

 

These awards are expected to have a significant ripple effect in terms of education and industry-academia-university collaboration.

 

In particular, the ‘MG Generation’ team plans to expand its research based on the competition results into a feasibility analysis for applying hydrogen to micro gas turbines. This will be in connection with the ‘Carbon-Free Fuel (Hydrogen/Ammonia) Gas Turbine Design and Production’ project (led by their advisor, Professor Kim Dong-sub, and funded by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy/KETEP) and the Safety Innovation Research Center (led by Professor Kwak Jae-soo of Korea Aerospace University).

 

The ‘Inha Jet’ team, winners of the First Prize at the National Collegiate Micro Gas Turbine Application Capstone Design Competition, poses for a commemorative photo.

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The AI & Data Law Center at Inha University recently hosted a publication ceremony for the Korean edition of Lectures on the Data Economy, authored by Professor Gao Fuping (高富平) of East China University of Political Science and Law.

The event was held in conjunction with the Winter Academic Conference of the Department of AI & Data Law at Inha University and served as a platform for sharing research achievements on data and artificial intelligence law between Korea and China, while further deepening academic exchange between the two countries.

Lectures on the Data Economy is regarded as a seminal work representing China’s research on data law and policy. The book systematically analyzes the data factor market, public data systems, digital governance, and legal and policy structures in the era of artificial intelligence. The publication of the Korean edition goes beyond a simple translation, providing an important opportunity to comparatively examine China’s institutional experience within Korea’s legal and policy environment through research led by Inha University scholars.

Professor Gao Fuping stated, “The data economy is not merely an issue of markets or transactions; it concerns how data is socially reused and transformed into knowledge and intelligence.” He added, “This Korean edition goes beyond linguistic translation and serves as an academic bridge through which China and Korea can jointly reflect on shared challenges in the data and AI era,” expressing his expectations for expanded academic cooperation across East Asia.

Professors Kim Won-oh, Jung Young-jin, Jung Chan-mo, and Kim Young-soon of Inha University Law School, along with Professor Lee Sang-woo, an adjunct professor in the Department of AI & Data Law, participated in translator presentations. They shared key issues from each chapter, perspectives encountered during the translation process, and implications for the Korean legal system. In the subsequent panel discussion, chaired by Professor Kim Won-oh of Inha University, in-depth discussions were held on future research agendas for the data economy and AI law, as well as directions for Korea–China joint research.

The university assessed the event as more than a simple celebration of a translated publication, viewing it as an opportunity to expand legal and policy discourse surrounding data and artificial intelligence from an East Asian perspective. Inha University’s AI & Data Law Center plans to continue expanding academic exchange and joint research between Korea and China.

Professor Jung Young-jin remarked, “This translation does more than introduce an outstanding Chinese academic work; it provides a shared analytical framework for comparing how Korea and China have designed their data and AI legal systems.” He added, “The translation process itself became an opportunity to reassess Korea’s AI Framework Act and digital strategy, and it will serve as a starting point for expanding future joint research between the two countries.”

Professor Kim Won-oh, Director of the AI & Data Law Center and lead translator, emphasized, “As Korea prepares for the implementation of its AI Framework Act, understanding how to conceptualize and institutionally support the data economy is a crucial task.” He continued, “Lectures on the Data Economy is an important guide that encourages an integrated view of data and AI—not merely as technological issues, but as matters of law, policy, and governance.” He concluded by noting, “This publication is the result of sustained joint research and mutual trust between Inha University and East China University of Political Science and Law.”

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Inha university held the “Alumni Company Plaque and Development Fund Handover Ceremony” on the 17th at the new headquarters of Korea Biznet Co., Ltd., located in Guro-gu, Seoul.

The university selected Korea Biznet, celebrating its 40th anniversary, as an excellent alumni company and presented a commemorative plaque. President Cho Myung-woo, Korea Biznet Chairman Kim Yong-pil (Electronic Engineering, Class of ’70), and CEO Kim Min-jung (Industrial Engineering, Class of ’99), among others, attended the plaque handover ceremony.

Korea Biznet was recognized for its contribution in enhancing the university’s reputation by leading the digital transformation of the logistics industry over the past 40 years.

Korea Biznet is a leading company in the digital transformation of logistics, having improved work efficiency for domestic and international companies in the international logistics ERP (Integrated Management System) sector. It currently supplies solutions to 18 countries and operates a local subsidiary in Vietnam.

Its representative solution, “G-SABIS,” is an ERP system used by approximately 1,500 companies through a monthly rental model, and is regarded as a standard solution in the domestic logistics industry.

Korea Biznet has strengthened the connection between industry and education through industry-academia cooperation with the university, and at this event, further solidified this partnership by pledging an additional total of 30 million KRW to the “Graduate School of Logistics Development Fund” over the next three years.

Meanwhile, the university operates the “Alumni Excellent Company Certification and Plaque Handover Program” to honor exemplary alumni companies that demonstrate innovation and social responsibility in the industrial field.

President Cho Myung-woo stated, “Korea Biznet’s practical innovation that connects the field and data has enhanced the reliability and efficiency of the industry,” and added, “Inha University will also create the standard for the next 40 years together with Korea Biznet, based on industry-academia cooperation and talent cultivation.”

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the reliability and efficiency of the industry,” and added, “Inha University will also create the standard for the next 40 years together with Korea Biznet, based on industry-academia cooperation and talent cultivation.”

▲3U-class CubeSat ‘INHARoSAT’ (10×10×30 cm), developed by the Aerospace Control and Systems Laboratory

The CubeSat developed by the research team led by Professor Ki-Young Choi of the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Inha University has successfully entered Earth’s orbit along with the fourth launch of Korea’s Nuri rocket.

The 3U-class CubeSat ‘INHARoSAT’, designed and built by the Aerospace Control and Systems Laboratory, features a groundbreaking technology: it is the world’s first CubeSat to carry a flexible solar cell module rolled up for launch and deployed in space.

INHARoSAT was selected as a flight mission in the 2022 CubeSat Competition hosted by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), and was launched aboard Nuri during its successful fourth flight on the 27th.

Upon entering its target orbit, INHARoSAT deployed the RoSADA (Rollable Solar Array Drum Assembly)—a roll-out solar array structure developed by the research team—and is set to conduct various missions, including evaluating the performance of the flexible solar cells developed by the domestic company Plexel Space.

In small satellites, limited surface area often results in chronic power shortages. Traditional satellites use folded panel-type solar arrays, which increase both size and mass. The Inha research team addressed this issue by proposing a method of rolling up flexible solar cells for compact stowage, enabling the deployment of wider solar arrays in space. This approach is expected to contribute to future technologies such as space solar power stations.

A key mission of INHARoSAT is to verify Inha university’s independent capability to develop and operate space-grade electronics. In addition to its main computer, the satellite carries an internally developed Integrated Onboard Computer (I-OBC). Successful validation of the I-OBC will demonstrate Inha University’s ability to produce space-qualified electronics.

To support the mission, Inha university has also established its own ground station at the Songdo Aerospace Convergence Campus, enabling direct communication with the satellite. Through operating the ground station and communicating with INHARoSAT, Inha university aims to further strengthen its operational expertise.

The project has significantly enhanced Inha university’s capacity in space development, with faculty and graduate students across aerospace specializations participating in CubeSat development. Looking ahead, Inha University plans to continue advancing education and research in space technologies and contributing to the growth of the national space industry. As part of this vision, Inha university recently established the Aerospace & Defense Specialized Graduate School, aimed at leading global innovation in aerospace and defense fields.

Professor Ki-Young Choi, principal investigator of the CubeSat project, stated, “The successful orbital insertion of INHARoSAT marks the culmination of Inha University’s continuous challenges and investments in core aerospace fields—from launching its first indigenous rocket in the 1960s to establishing the Aerospace Convergence Campus. We will continue to strengthen our role in space technology education, research, and industry collaboration, ensuring that our students develop the core competencies needed to lead the future space industry.”

▲ INHARoSAT undergoing high-temperature testing in a thermal vacuum chamber.

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Inha University held the inauguration ceremony for its new AI Convergence Innovation Headquarters on December 2 at the Orakai Songdo Park Hotel.

The AI Convergence Innovation Headquarters will serve as a comprehensive AI governance system encompassing education, research, and industry–academic cooperation. It was established to strengthen future innovation capabilities and reinforce the foundation for collaboration with the local community.

By integrating Inha University’s AI-specialized capabilities—including the College of Software Convergence, the BK21 AI Education & Research Group, and the AI Convergence Research Center—the new headquarters aims to become a university-centered AI hub that systematically manages AI talent development, advanced R&D, and industry partnerships.

Building on this foundation, Inha University plans to accelerate the convergence of AI technologies with key regional strategic industries—such as biomedical, logistics, maritime, new drug innovation, future mobility, and manufacturing innovation—ultimately creating an AI-driven innovation ecosystem that will lead broader industrial transformation.

During the event, Inha University also signed an MoU with KINX and LS ELECTRIC to build an AI-based innovation ecosystem.

Under the agreement, the three institutions will strengthen cooperation in various areas supporting regional innovation, including:

• Developing AI convergence–focused professional talent

• Joint R&D for digital transformation in Incheon’s strategic industries

• Sharing human and physical resources

They will jointly carry out core tasks under the I-RISE initiative—such as developing AI-based educational programs and conducting collaborative research in AI and digital transformation—while also expanding academic and research exchanges.

President Myungwoo Cho stated, “With the launch of the AI Convergence Innovation Headquarters, we expect Inha University’s AI education, research, and industry–academic cooperation to become more systematically integrated and expanded. We will continue building a consistent framework for AI technology development, real-world testing, and professional talent cultivation to strengthen Incheon’s future competitiveness.”

▲President Myungwoo Cho delivers remarks at the inauguration ceremony.

▲Executive Vice President Seonghyeon Baek presents on the mission and structure of the new AI Convergence Innovation Headquarters.

▲KINX Director Jonghong Won, President Myungwoo Cho, and LS ELECTRIC CEO Daeseok Chae pose for a commemorative photo after signing the MoU.

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▲Graduates celebrate with the traditional cap-tossing ceremony at the 8th Commencement Ceremony of Inha University in Tashkent (IUT).

Inha university held the 8th Commencement Ceremony of Inha University in Tashkent (IUT) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on the 23rd.

This year, 307 graduates received their degrees, joined by their families and friends in celebration. Among them, 213 students from the School of Computer and Information Engineering earned their degrees through the 4+0 joint curriculum program, while 75 students from the School of Business and Logistics completed a 3+1 joint program to obtain degrees from our university. Additionally, 19 MBA students received graduate-level degrees after completing the 1+1 joint program operated with our Graduate School of Business.

The ceremony was attended by President Myeong Woo Cho; Sung Yong-rak, Chair of the Jungseok-Inha Foundation; Managing Director Kim Yun-hwi; National Assembly members Kim Kyo-heung, Yang Moon-suk, and Jin Jong-oh; Korean Ambassador to Uzbekistan Won Do-yeon; Uzbekistan’s Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov; and IUT President Bobur Abdullaev, all of whom congratulated the graduates.

At the ceremony, Tursunova Mokhira Botir Kiz received the Jungseok-Inha Foundation Chairman’s Award for graduating as valedictorian, while Yuldashev Komiljon and Abdullajanov Azizjon received the President’s Award.

IUT was established in 2014 in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. It is recognized as Korea’s first successful case of exporting a full university-level education system, pioneering initiatives such as the 3+1 visiting education program and 4+0 joint curriculum model.

Under the university’s strong academic framework, IUT produced its first graduating class in 2018, and now—with this year’s ceremony—has educated and sent more than 2,300 students into various fields of society.

Most graduates have secured employment at leading local IT companies, state-owned enterprises, and government agencies, solidifying IUT’s status as one of Uzbekistan’s top institutions.

In his congratulatory address, President Myeong Woo Cho stated, “Since their founding, Inha University and IUT have walked together with the shared mission of nurturing global talent,” adding, “The knowledge and experiences you have gained at IUT will become a driving force for the future of Uzbekistan.”

▲ Sung Yong-rak, Chair of the Jungseok-Inha Foundation, delivers congratulatory remarks at the 8th IUT Commencement Ceremony.

▲ President Myeong Woo Cho delivers a congratulatory address at the 8th IUT Commencement Ceremony.

▲ National Assembly member Kim Kyo-heung delivers congratulatory remarks at the 8th IUT Commencement Ceremony.

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