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Korea Foundation for Women i n Science, Engineering and Technology

Past Winners

Let us introduce the ‘STEM Women of the Year Winners’
who have honored South Korea.

24Year

(Started in 2001)

68 Individuals

(Past Winners)
수상자 안부영 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2023
Contribution to Improving the Status of Women in STEM, Fostering Professional Personnel, and Promoting Science and Technology Culture
Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information Center Director
Ahn Bu-young
수상자 김희정 이미지 Award for Industry in 2023
Leader in the Development of Eco-Friendly LNG Ships with the World's Best Fuel Efficiency
Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. Senior Engineer
Kim Heejung
수상자 공수현 이미지 Award for Academic in 2023
A Study on Light Control via 2D Semiconductors with a Thickness of Several Nanometers
Korea University Associate Professor
Gong Su-hyun
수상자 임석희 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2022
Development of the Propulsion Engines for Naro and Nuri and Pioneering Launch Services to Foster Future Space Personnel and Induce Public Participation
Korea Aerospace Research Institute Senior Researcher
Lim Seok Hee
수상자 조은정 이미지 Award for Industry in 2022
Contribution to the Development of the Manufacturing Industry by Localizing Materials and Developing Solutions to Environmental Problems
Kolon Industries INC. R&D Director
Cho Eunjeong
수상자 최희정 이미지 Award for Academic in 2022
Study on the Structure and Mechanism of Cell Membrane Proteins
Seoul National University Prof.
Choi Hee-jung
수상자 문애리 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2021
Contribution to Fostering Female Talent in STEM and Improving STEM-Related Policies
Duksung Women’s University
Moon Aree
수상자 김민진 이미지 Award for Industry in 2021
Contribution to Technology Commercialization and Company Support via Technology Transfer and Investment in Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Korea Institute of Energy Research
Kim Minjin
수상자 임미희 이미지 Award for Academic in 2021
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Lim Mi Hee
수상자 이명선 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2020
Contribution to the Development of Women in STEM and Job Support as the Head of the Regional Leading Human Resources Development Project
Cheongju University
Lee Myeong-seon
수상자 장영래 이미지 Award for Industry in 2020
Localization of Optical Films for Display with Development of Differentiated Coding Materials and Process Technology
LG CHEM LTD.
Jang Young-rae
수상자 박상희 이미지 Award for Academic in 2020
Oxide Thin Film Transistor Technology
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Park Sang-hee
수상자 김영미 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2019
Contribution to Establishing the WBF-COSMAX Awards for Outstanding Women in STEM and the Laboratory Safety Management Guidelines
Kyung Hee University
Kim Youngmi
수상자 이금주 이미지 Award for Industry in 2019
Development of Process Technology to Improve the Performance and Yield of 10-Nanometer-Class Drams
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Lee Keum-joo
수상자 김미영 이미지 Award for Academic in 2019
Identification of the Operating Principle of Next-Generation Memory and Energy Materials via Transmission Electron Microscopy
Seoul National University
Kim Miyoung
수상자 박복희 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2018
Contribution to Fostering Female Undergraduates in Science and Engineering in Jeollanam-do Province and Helping Them Enter the Science and Technology Field
Mokpo National University
Park Bock-hee
수상자 김정여 이미지 Award for Industry in 2018
Successful Localization and Overseas Commercialization of Intelligent Remote Meter Reading Security Infrastructure Technology Based on International Standard
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
Kim Jeongnyeo
수상자 김명옥 이미지 Award for Academic in 2018
Development of the World's First Natural Protein for the Treatment of Dementia (Alzheimer's) and Identification of Its Mechanism
Gyeongsang National University
Kim Myeong Ok
수상자 한성옥 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2017
Contribution to the Advancement of Women in STEM and Policy Establishment as a Leading Female Scientist and Technician
Korea Institute of Energy Research Senior Researcher
Han Sung-ok
수상자 손미원 이미지 Award for Industry in 2017
Pharmaceutical Industry Leader in Medicine R&D
ViroMed Co., Ltd. Executive Director
Son Miwon
수상자 이윤정 이미지 Award for Academic in 2017
Development of the Source Technology for High-Efficiency Next-Generation Lithium Air Battery Core Materials
Hanyang University Prof.
Lee Yun Jung
수상자 이향숙 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2016
Contribution to the Development and Advancement of Mathematics and Higher International Status Through the Successful Hosting of the 2014 International Congress of Mathematicians in Seoul
Ewha Womans University
Lee Hyang-sook
수상자 최진희 이미지 Award for Engineering in 2016
Contribution to Creating a Foundation for Building a Sustainable Nano-Industry Through Research on Nano Safe by Design (SbD) for Developing Safe Nanomaterials and on the Accuracy Prediction of Nanotoxicity Based on Multi-OMICS
University of Seoul
Choi Jinhee
수상자 김정선 이미지 Award for Science in 2016
Contribution to Enhancing the International Status of Applied Nutrition and Improving the Health of the Korean People Through Nutritional Epidemiology Research
National Cancer Center
Kim Jeongseon
수상자 이홍금 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2015
Contribution to the Development of Polar Research by Building Korea's First Icebreaker 'Araon'
Korea Polar Research Institute
Lee Hong Kum
수상자 박문정 이미지 Award for Engineering in 2015
Research on Complex Geometry
Pohang University of Science and Technology
Park Moon Jeong
수상자 김성연 이미지 Award for Science in 2015
A Study on the Same Conditions as the Linear Mapping of Differentiable Complex Mapping Between Type 1 Bounded Symmetric Domains
Korea Institute for Advanced Study
Kim Sung-Yeon
수상자 유향숙 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2014
Facilitation of Networking and Exchange Among Women in STEM in the Asia-Pacific Region
Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology
Yoo Hyang-Sook
수상자 임혜숙 이미지 Award for Engineering in 2014
Development of Algorithm and Hardware Structure for High Speed of Packet Forwarding Engine of Next-Generation Internet Router
Ewha Womans University
Lim Hyesook
수상자 함시현 이미지 Award for Science in 2014
Leading Research on Disease-Related Protein Fusion
Sookmyung Women’s University
Ham Sihyun
수상자 전길자 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2013
She established the National Center for Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology to spread support-related policies for women in STEM. As the first director of the Center, she built a nationwide support system for women in STEM by developing related policies and establishing implementation plans.
Ewha Womans University
Jhon Gil-ja
수상자 손지원 이미지 Award for Engineering in 2013
Development of a New Concept of High-Performance Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Thin Film and Nanomaterial Technology
Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Son Ji-won
수상자 이정훈 이미지 Award for Science in 2013
First Identification of the Phenomenon of Giant Structures in Space Challenging Standard Cosmology
Seoul National University
Lee Junghoon
수상자 원미숙 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2012
Contribution to the Advancement of Women in Science and Technology, Popularization of Science, Development of Large-Scale Equipment, and Industrialization of a Device for Measuring Heavy Metals in Organic Wastewater
Korea Basic Science Institute
Won Mi-sook
수상자 이레나 이미지 Award for Engineering in 2012
Development of a Medical Image Diagnosis System
Ewha Womans University
Lee Rena
수상자 백성희 이미지 Award for Science in 2012
Research on Gene Expression that Regulates Cancer Development and Metastasis
Seoul National University
Baek Sung-hee
수상자 이연희 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2011
Fostering Female Scientists and Research Resource Bank
Seoul Women’s University
Lee Yeonhee
수상자 강정수 이미지 Award for Science in 2011
Study on Electronic Structure of Strongly Correlated Magnetic Compounds Using Radiation Spectroscopies
Catholic University of Korea
Kang Jung Su
수상자 김지영 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2010
Establishment of a Global Network for Female Scientists and Engineers, Enhancement of Leadership, and Spread of Education, Science, and Culture
Kyung Hee University
Kim Ji-young
수상자 신용현 이미지 Award for Engineering in 2010
Contribution to Vacuum Technology and Industry Development via the Establishment of Industry-University-Institute Collaboration
Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science
Shin Yong-hyeon
수상자 김성은 이미지 Award for Science in 2010
Observation and Features of Interstellar Matter
Kim Seongeun
Kim Seongeun
수상자 정명희 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2009
A Pivotal Role in Upgrading Korean Women in STEM
Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology
Jung Myung Hee
수상자 안정헌 이미지 Award for Engineering in 2009
Development of a Highly Efficient Acrylic Plastic Modifier to Improve Shock Resistance and Processability of Plastics
LG CHEM LTD.
Ahn Jeong-heon
수상자 한옥희 이미지 Award for Science in 2009
Fuel Cell Research via Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Korea Basic Science Institute
Han Okhee
수상자 정광화 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2008
Policy Proposals and Activities to Foster and Harness Women in STEM
Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science
Chung Kwang Hwa
수상자 하정숙 이미지 Award for Engineering in 2008
Study on Nanowire Patterning and Development of Process Technology
Korea University
Ha Jeong Sook
수상자 강혜성 이미지 Award for Science in 2008
Acceleration of Spacecraft in Astronomical Shock Waves
Pusan National University
Kang Hyesung
수상자 정희선 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2007
Contributions to the Development of Forensic Investigation
National Forensic Service
Jung Heesun
수상자 손소영 이미지 Award for Engineering in 2007
Development of a Technology Credit Guarantee Evaluation Model via Data Mining
Yonsei University
Sohn Soyoung
수상자 김빛내리 이미지 Award for Science in 2007
Research on Micro-RNA Gene Structure and Generation
Seoul National University
Kim V. Narry
수상자 노정혜 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2006
Securing Scientific Ethics and Establishing a New Research Culture System
Seoul National University
Roe Jung-hye
수상자 안지환 이미지 Award for Engineering in 2006
Development of Stabilization and Raw Materialization Technology for Inorganic Waste Recycling
Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources
Ahn Ji-whan
수상자 박정희 이미지 Award for Science in 2006
Development of Synthesis Method and Physicochemical Characterization of Nanostructures
Korea University
Park Jeunghee
수상자 이공주 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2005
Fostering Women in STEM and Establishing a Global Network System
Ewha Womans University
Lee Kong-joo
수상자 주오심 이미지 Award for Engineering in 2005
Technology Development for Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Hydrogen Production
Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Joo Oh-shim
수상자 최영주 이미지 Award for Science in 2005
The Arithmetic of Automorphic Form and Its Application to Information and Communication
Pohang University of Science and Technology
Choie Youngju
수상자 나도선 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2004
Pioneering Women's Leadership in STEM and Promoting Leading Science and Technology
University of Ulsan
Na Do-sun
수상자 이효숙 이미지 Award for Engineering in 2004
Development of Magnetic Nanoparticles Synthesis and Application Technology
Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources
Lee Hyun Suk
수상자 서은경 이미지 Award for Science in 2004
Electro-Optical Properties of Carbon Nitride Semiconductors and Application to High-Brightness Light-Emitting Devices
Jeonbuk National University
Suh Eun Kyung
수상자 이혜숙 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2003
Advancement of Science and Technology via the Development of Human Resources for Women in STEM
Ewha Womans University
Lee Heisook
수상자 김미선 이미지 Award for Engineering in 2003
Clean Fuel and Environmental Treatment via the Development of Biological Hydrogen Energy Production Technology
Korea Institute of Energy Research
Kim Mi-sun
수상자 이영숙 이미지 Award for Science in 2003
Development of Plants for Removing Heavy Metal Contamination and Safe Crops with Reduced Heavy Metal Absorption
Pohang University of Science and Technology
Lee Young-sook
수상자 오세화 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2002
Pivotal Role in Promoting Women in STEM
Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology
Oh Se-hwa
수상자 최순자 이미지 Award for Engineering in 2002
Development of New Grades by Synthesis and Process Improvement of Polyolefin Blends and Vinyl-Based Compounds
Inha University
Choi Soon-ja
수상자 김영중 이미지 Award for Science in 2002
R&D Achievements Related to the Development of New Functional Materials and New Medications from Korean Native Plant Resources
Seoul National University
Kim Young Choong
수상자 이기호 이미지 Award for Promotion in 2001
Fostering and Revitalizing Women in STEM and Inspiring the Information Mind of Highly Experienced Women's Workforce
Ewha Womans University
Lee Kiho
수상자 김은경 이미지 Award for Engineering in 2001
A Study on Photoelectric Functional Polymer Materials
Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology
Kim Eunkyoung
수상자 백명현 이미지 Award for Science in 2001
A Study on the Macrocyclic Complexes and Supramolecular Chemistry
Seoul National University
Paik Myunghyun