Professor Seol Jae Bok of the School of Materials Science & Engineering at our university has been awarded the Cheongwoong Award by The Korean Institute of Metals and Materials for 2025. Established in 1946, the Korean Society for Metals and Materials is the leading academic organisation in the field of metals and new materials in Korea. It is the largest specialised materials society in the country, bringing together researchers in metallurgical engineering and materials science, industrial engineers, and students.
 The “Cheongwoong Award” is an academic prize bestowed upon researchers who have achieved outstanding research accomplishments in the field of metals and materials and made significant contributions to academic advancement. Professor Seol Jae Bok primarily conducts research in metal additive manufacturing, high-entropy alloys, hydrogen behaviour, aerospace materials, and residual stress analysis.

 Within the “Heterogeneous Metal Additive Manufacturing Materials and Components Research Centre” project, he is undertaking work on solidification microstructure control, residual stress reduction, and three-dimensional design optimisation utilising metal additive manufacturing technology. He is also spearheading the development of advanced materials for future aerospace and energy sectors through collaboration with industry.