JEONBUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Department of Information Materials Engineering Introduction
Introduction
The Department of Information Materials Engineering provides education and research on the development, processing, and functional applications of new materials based on the understanding of fundamental material principles. In particular, it focuses on innovative research methodologies aligned with the 4th Industrial Revolution, covering IT, AI, semiconductors, sensors, and energy resources. The department aims to develop new materials and components, improve existing ones, and foster specialists with creative problem-solving abilities in advanced material technologies.
Leading the future of core materials and components
Department of Information Materials Engineering
Semiconductors & Displays
Smart Sensors & Information Communication
Energy Industry & Advanced New Materials
Strengths and Distinctive Features
Academic Strengths
The Department of Information Materials Engineering leads innovative research in semiconductors, displays, smart sensors, information communication, and energy industries, as well as in advanced new materials. The department nurtures creative and future-oriented talents capable of driving technological innovation. Graduates secure wide-ranging career opportunities across diverse industrial fields.
01. Departmental Support Programs
Student Growth Support: Independent scholarship programs
Career Success: Customized one-on-one mentoring
Fostering Researchers: Internship support at graduate schools
Happy Campus Life: Hosting departmental athletic and cultural events
02 Recognized for High Employment Outcomes
The Department of Information Materials Engineering has been selected as an Excellent Department for Employment Performance, producing outstanding employment rates in both large corporations and small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) compared to other engineering departments.
03 Selection in Specialized Fields
2023: Selected for the Semiconductor Convergence Talent Training Project (specialized department in semiconductor field)
2023: Participated in the Semiconductor Convergence Innovation University Project
2021: Selected as an Excellent Department in Specialized Fields (Advanced Materials Future Talent Training)
2014: Participated in CK (University for Creative Korea) Project
2012: Selected as an Excellent Department in Specialized Fields (Eco-friendly Components & IT Convergence)
2010, 2011: Selected as an Excellent Department in Specialized Fields (Eco-friendly Components & IT Convergence)
04. Participation in National Support Projects
BK21 Four Project (2020 – present)
Social Problem-Solving Convergence Talent Training Project (2017 – present)
BK21 Plus Project (2016 – 2020)
BK21 Project for Materials Science & Engineering (2006 – 2013)
Regional Specialized Human Resource Development Project (2009 – 2012)
BK21 Phase II Project (2006 – 2016)
Regional Innovation Human Resource Development Project (2005 – 2009)