{
  "id": 5890176,
  "title": "Sungkyunkwan University professor named 'Asian Young Scientist Fellow'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/sungkyunkwan-university-professor-named-asian-young-scientist-fellow",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-06T02:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/education/20260906/sungkyunkwan-university-professor-named-asian-young-scientist-fellow"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sungkyunkwan University has named associate professor Shin Mi-kyung as one of 12 recipients of the 2026 Asian Young Scientists Fellowship (AYSF). The university announced on Friday that Shin, a member of the Institute for Cross-disciplinary Studies' Department of Global Biomedical Engineering, will be recognized in the physical sciences category for her work on adhesive and conductive hydrogels. She will be awarded $100,000 (135 million won) in research funding over the next two years. In addition to the financial support, Shin will also have the chance to attend the AYSF annual conference in Hong Kong on November 9. The AYSF is a privately funded academic support program that identifies and supports exceptional early-career researchers in Asia, offering opportunities to connect with a global network of young scientists. To be eligible, candidates must hold a full-time academic position in Asia and be within 10 years of completing their doctoral degrees.",
  "summary": "Shin Mi-kyung, an associate professor in the Department of Global Biomedical Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University’s Institute for Cross-disciplinary Studies, has been selected as one of 12 fellows for the 2026 Asian Young Scientists Fellowship (AYSF). The university said Friday that Shin was named an “Asian Young Scientist Fellow” in the physical sciences category for her contributions to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Shin Mi-kyung named one of 12 2026 Asian Young Scientists Fellows",
    "Recognized for adhesive and conductive hydrogel research in physical sciences",
    "Awarded $100,000 research funding and conference attendance in Hong Kong"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This recognition cements Shin Mi-kyung's position as a leading researcher in her field and provides her with significant resources and networking opportunities to further her work.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Sungkyunkwan University professor named 'Asian Young Scientist Fellow'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/sungkyunkwan-university-professor-named-asian-young-scientist-fellow-5891835",
        "published": "2026-09-06T03:07:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}