Sangji University's RISE project team, under the leadership of Director Son Seon-young, hosted a workshop to facilitate the progress of the RISE initiative in Gangwon Province on the 16th. The RISE project aims to foster advanced strategic industries based on research collaboration among industries, universities, and research institutes, particularly focusing on the development of semiconductor environmental sensor technology designed to address environmental pollution in the region. Participants included university leaders, faculty members, research staff, and representatives from partner companies who discussed regional industrial demands and technology collaboration.

During the workshop, detailed insights were shared about the first year of research outcomes, which included the development of semiconductor-bio hybrid sensors and electrochemical sensors for measuring heavy metal contamination, as well as analyzing water and sediment pollution in abandoned mines and key areas in the province. Notable achievements highlighted were the establishment of a database on pollution data specific to Gangwon Province, the application for patents, and the publication of research articles in prestigious SCI journals. This work not only addresses local environmental issues but also opens up possibilities for industrial applications.

Looking ahead to the second year, Center Director Son Seon-young emphasized plans to expand field demonstrations based on high-sensitivity and high-precision semiconductor sensor technology. There are intentions to build a proactive response system for local environmental issues by integrating data reliability with AI and digital analysis. Moreover, the collaboration with local companies is expected to lead to practical commercialization outcomes, thereby enhancing the project’s impact on both environmental and industrial fronts.