Program overview
Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech) and the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) are developing close research collaboration in quantum science and technology and working together to train outstanding researchers who can lead the field. As part of this collaboration, a university-research institute cooperative graduate program is planned at SeoulTech.
Researchers from both institutions have formed joint teams for the interdisciplinary quantum science and technology projects planned to start in 2027. Students in the cooperative program will participate in these projects, receive joint supervision from a SeoulTech professor and a KIST researcher, and conduct research while assigned to KIST.
This notice introduces the program's purpose and research topics to prospective graduate students. Eligibility requirements and admission procedures will be announced separately in SeoulTech's graduate admissions notice. Because the program involves participation in a specific project and assignment to KIST, interested students should consult the relevant SeoulTech professor in advance about the research and program arrangements.
2027 PROJECTS
Research projects & supervisors
PROJECT 01
Development of quantum machine learning (QML) algorithms and experimental validation on a photonic quantum platform
- SeoulTech supervisor
- Professor Myeonghun ParkDivision of Natural Sciences
- Phone
- +82-2-970-6779
PROJECT 02
Development of an ultra-high-sensitivity quantum spectrometer integrating a wavelength-tunable optical filter and a single-photon sensor
- SeoulTech supervisor
- Professor Seum KimDepartment of Electrical and Information Engineering
- Phone
- +82-2-970-6415
PROJECT 03
Development of cryogenic electronics technologies for point-defect quantum interconnects
- SeoulTech supervisor
- Professor Jaewon NamDepartment of Electronic Engineering
- Phone
- +82-2-970-6478
The original project outlines are available through the download buttons above.
Program structure & planned support
- Each selected student will participate in one of the three projects and carry out joint research.
- At least one student per project is planned to be selected, with a full-time research assignment at KIST.
- Students will be jointly supervised by the responsible SeoulTech professor and a KIST researcher.
- Support of approximately 50% of tuition is planned.
- A monthly research training stipend of at least KRW 1,500,000 is planned for master's students.
- Detailed admission and selection procedures will be provided in a future SeoulTech graduate admissions notice.
Inquiries & consultation
Please contact the relevant SeoulTech professor by email to discuss the cooperative program. Include a personal statement or a brief introduction to help arrange a productive consultation.
Consultations cover the research project, detailed program arrangements, and the KIST interview process.
General inquiries
Chang-geun Jeong · Division of Natural Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, SeoulTech
physinexus@seoultech.ac.kr+82-2-970-7235English translation of the SeoulTech notice on the SeoulTech-KIST Cooperative Master's Program for Interdisciplinary Research in Quantum Science and Technology. Issued by the KIST-SeoulTech Quantum Science and Technology Cooperation Program Steering Committee on August 26, 2026.