Jo Yehhyun, a doctoral student in the School of Electrical Engineering, KAIST (advisor: Professor HyunJoo J. Lee), received the Excellence Award at the 4th Wonik Next-Generation Engineering Award hosted by the National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK).
Jo Yehhyun was selected for the Excellence Award in recognition of developing a system that enables precise modulation and observation of brain function by integrating ultrasound neuromodulation technology, MEMS, and biosignal measurement technologies. As a leading researcher in ultrasound brain stimulation in Korea, she has contributed to the advancement of next-generation neuroengineering by publishing six SCI(E)-indexed first-author papers.
Jo Yehhyun stated, “I will continue to develop and validate technologies grounded in fundamental principles so that engineering innovations can reach real clinical and industrial applications, and strive to become a responsible researcher who contributes to society.”
The award ceremony was held on the afternoon of March 10 at the Grand Walkerhill Seoul Hotel in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.
