Professor Jinsung Park Receives Appreciation Plaque from Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education for Three Consecutive Years of Special Lectures at the Convergence Conference

▲  Presentation of Appreciation Plaque – Professor Jinsung Park (right)

Professor Jinsung Park of the Department of Biomechatronics received an appreciation plaque from the Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education (Superintendent: Kwang-Soo Kim) in recognition of his contribution to nurturing young scientific talents in Jeju. Professor Park has been invited for three consecutive years as a special lecturer and research paper judge at the High School Convergence Conference and Research Presentation Symposium.

The High School Convergence Conference is an innovative convergence education program hosted and organized by the Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education, in cooperation with Jeju National University College of Education, the Convergence Conference Promotion Committee, and the Science-Focused Schools Research Association. Each year, about 500 students from science and general high schools across Jeju participate to share their year-long research achievements, promote inter-school exchange, and foster future-oriented, interdisciplinary talents.

▲Lecture at the 2025 Jeju Convergence Conference

From 2023 to 2025, Professor Park participated as both a special lecturer and judge for the student research presentation competition. His lectures have inspired students to explore their academic interests and strengthen their self-directed research skills. His lecture topics over the three years included: “Bio and Environmental Sensors Using Nanomaterials” (2023), “Research—Should It Be Fun or Necessary?” (2024), “A Sensor Recipe with a Spoonful of Nanotechnology” (2025).

Through his annual lectures, Professor Park has shared the integrative vision of advanced nanotechnology and biosensor research, offering students practical guidance on how to transform scientific curiosity into meaningful research. As a judge, he has also evaluated student research papers and provided constructive feedback, helping to cultivate a research-centered school culture and strengthen the foundation for scientific talent development in Jeju.

▲ Photo of the Appreciation Plaque

In recognition of his ongoing educational collaboration and contributions to the successful operation of the conference, the Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education presented Professor Park with an appreciation plaque.

Reflecting on the honor, Professor Park stated, “It has been deeply rewarding to see students—our future leaders—develop an integrated understanding of science and engineering while designing their own career paths. I look forward to continuing educational collaborations that grow together with the local community.”