Samsung honors 10 researchers for contributions to science, innovation

Samsung Electronics has recognized 10 researchers for their contributions to fundamental science and technological innovation, presenting awards for the first time since launching its technology research support program in 2013. The researchers were honored at Samsung Science & Technology Annual Forum 2026, held Thursday in southern Seoul. The event drew about 450 researchers and leaders from the scientific community. The 10 awardees were selected from 644 completed projects in basic science and materials and ICT, based on their research quality, potential for further development, professional growth and contributions to academia and industry. Four researchers were recognized in basic science, including Oh Sung-jin, a mathematics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and Lee Hyun-woo, a physics professor at Pohang University of Science and Technology. Six others were selected in materials science and ICT, including Kim Bong-soo, a chemistry professor at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Choi Jang-wook, a biological engineering professor at Seoul National