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SNU researchers develop AI-driven inverse design to extend quantum-dot LED lifetime 40-fold

A technology has been developed that allows artificial intelligence to inversely determine process conditions for quantum-dot light-emitting diode devices. The technology roughly doubled efficiency and extended operational lifetime more than 40-fold when applied to actual devices.

SourceSeoul National University College of Engineering·JournalReports on Progress in Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 17, 2026

Professor Tae-Woo Lee’s research team achieves world-leading efficiency in vapor-deposited perovskite LEDs

The research team developed a novel X-type quasi-two-dimensional perovskite emitter that enables thermodynamically controlled crystal growth and precise crystallization control in vacuum deposition. This enabled the creation of highly uniform, high-efficiency, and high-color purity PeLEDs.

SourceSeoul National University College of Engineering·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 17, 2026

Development of high-performance, air- and thermally-stable tin perovskite transistors through volatile surface coordination

A research team at Pohang University of Science & Technology has developed a next-generation semiconductor with enhanced performance and stability. The breakthrough solution, called 'Volatile Surface Reconstruction,' converts unreacted tin ions into a volatile compound that volatilizes, while creating a self-protective layer to shield ...

Assessing clinical skills through the examiner's eyes

A pilot study found that an examiner-worn, neck-mounted camera can supplement the observation and review of clinical skills during OSCE assessments. The results showed moderate to strong agreement between live and video-based assessments, with the wearable camera enabling more observations to be evaluated than the fixed camera.

SourceJuntendo University Research Promotion Center·JournalJMIR Medical Education·TypeObservational study·DateJun 25, 2026

A collaborative research team led by professor Yongtaek Hong develops ‘high-performance transparent top electrode technology for OLEDs’

A research team led by Prof. Yongtaek Hong developed a high-performance transparent organic light-emitting diode (OLED) incorporating highly conductive transparent metal mesh top electrodes fabricated using a selective metal deposition technique. The electrodes achieved high optical transparency of 93-99% and low sheet resistance, maki...

SourceSeoul National University College of Engineering·JournalMaterials Horizons·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 12, 2026

Improved omnidirectional small moving object detection with an enhanced YOLO model

A new framework combines a custom-built training dataset with transfer learning to improve the detection accuracy of small and distant objects in omnidirectional videos. The proposed model achieved an overall accuracy of 90%, significantly higher than conventional models for small moving objects.

SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalIEEE Open Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 22, 2026

Perovskite nanocrystals in glass for high-efficiency and ultra-high resolution dynamic displays

Researchers develop fluoride-engineered perovskite nanocrystal glass for high-efficiency, full-color emission and ultra-high-resolution holographic displays. The glass matrix enables stable and efficient photoluminescence of PNCs, driving the creation of high-quality dynamic displays.

SourceEditorial Office of Opto-Electronic Journals Group·JournalOpto-Electronic Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 15, 2026

Professor Tae-Woo Lee's research team develops mass production technology for ultra-high color purity perovskite emitters

Professor Tae-Woo Lee's research team has developed a 'Cold-injection' method to synthesize high-quality perovskite nanocrystals at room temperature, overcoming safety risks and production costs. The technology achieved near-unity photoluminescence quantum yield in a large-scale synthesis of 20 liters.

SourceSeoul National University College of Engineering·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 18, 2026

Professor Tae-Woo Lee's research group develops groundbreaking perovskite display technology demonstrating the highest efficiency and industry-level operational lifetime

Professor Tae-Woo Lee's research group develops hierarchical-shell perovskite nanocrystal technology that simultaneously overcomes the long-standing instability of metal-halide perovskite emitters while achieving record-breaking quantum yield, operational stability, and scalability. This breakthrough paves the way for next-generation v...

SourceSeoul National University College of Engineering·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 15, 2026

Optics research uses dim light to produce bright LEDs

Researchers at Princeton University have developed a new technique to convert low-energy light into high-energy LEDs, improving the ability to upconvert green light to blue or ultraviolet light. The method uses plasmonics to boost upconversion on a thin metal film, reducing the power needed by 19 times compared to previous setups.

SourcePrinceton University, Engineering School·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 7, 2026

Korean researchers’ single memristor replaces both the driving transistor and storage capacitor in micro-LED

A team of Korean researchers has successfully integrated a single memristor into micro-LED pixels, replacing the traditional driving transistor and storage capacitor. This innovation enables more efficient and easier-to-build displays with improved brightness and color accuracy.

SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateNov 6, 2025

Deep blue organic light-emitting diode breakthrough operates at just 1.5 V

Researchers developed a deep blue organic light-emitting diode (OLED) capable of producing sharp blue emission meeting BT.2020 standards with just a single 1.5 V battery. The device operates by introducing a new molecular dopant that prevents charge trapping, a problem that previously hampered the performance of low-voltage OLEDs.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalAdvanced Optical Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 14, 2025

SEOULTECH researchers develop smart adhesive system based on starfish for aquatic applications

Researchers from Seoul National University of Science & Technology developed a smart adhesive system based on starfish for temporary and switchable underwater adhesion. The system exhibits high adhesion hysteresis, automatic release based on outside stimuli, and quick detachment by pneumatic actuation.

SourceSeoul National University of Science & Technology·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 27, 2025

Shape memory polymer dry adhesive technology paves the way for micro-LED innovation

Researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology developed a novel dry adhesive technology using shape memory polymers, allowing for precise micro-LED chip transfer with minimal residue. The technology offers significant advantages over conventional methods, including high adhesion strength and easy release.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 30, 2025

Researchers discover a more eco-friendly approach to study light and matter interaction – could revolutionize development of emerging technologies

Researchers at the University of Turku developed a simple, eco-friendly approach to fabricate optical microcavities, allowing for precise study of polaritons and potential applications in ultra-efficient lasers and quantum optics. This innovation makes quantum and photonics research more accessible and energy-efficient.

SourceUniversity of Turku·JournalAdvanced Optical Materials·DateMay 13, 2025

Ultrathin interlayer empowers green ZnSeTe QD-LEDs: brighter, more efficient, driving eco-friendly displays forward

Researchers developed bright and efficient green-emitting ZnSeTe-based QD-LEDs by introducing an ultrathin ZnSeS alloy interlayer, enhancing radiative recombination efficiency and optical stability. The devices showed a peak external quantum efficiency of 20.6% and luminance exceeding 100,000 cd m−2.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 3, 2025

POSTECH unveils world’s first dynamic shape-morphing OLED panel with built-in speaker — all while maintaining ultra-thin flexibility

The POSTECH research team developed a smartphone-type OLED panel that can transform its shape while functioning as a speaker, maintaining ultra-thin flexibility. The panel uses electrically driven piezoelectric polymer actuators to achieve complex forms without mechanical hinges or motors.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·Journalnpj Flexible Electronics·DateMar 25, 2025

Lightening the load of augmented reality glasses

A team of researchers developed augmented reality glasses that receive images from projectors instead of generating them, reducing weight while maintaining high-quality visuals. The new light-receiving mechanism expands the angle at which the glasses can receive projected light, allowing users to freely move their heads.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 5, 2025

Successfully developed a method for doping semiconductor nanocrystals, synthesizing next-generation semiconductor nanomaterials from the seed phase to the future!

The study successfully developed a controlled nucleation doping method to induce stable and precise doping in ZnSe semiconductor nanocrystals. This technology eliminates the use of heavy metals, addressing environmental concerns while enabling practical applications for advanced electronic devices.

SNU-Samsung Electronics SAIT jointly discovers mechanism of performance degradation in OLEDs

The research team identified a critical mechanism behind OLED performance degradation: interfacial exciton-polaron quenching. By controlling this phenomenon, they achieved an increase in efficiency of over 50% for red, green, and blue phosphorescent OLEDs and extended the lifespan of blue OLEDs by more than 70%.

SourceSeoul National University College of Engineering·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 22, 2024

KAIST develops Janus-like metasurface technology that acts according to the direction of light​

Researchers at KAIST have developed a Janus metasurface capable of controlling asymmetric light transmission, enabling the creation of two independent optical systems with a single device. This technology also enables optical encryption by generating different images depending on the direction and polarization state of incoming light.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 16, 2024

SNU-KAIST researchers jointly develop a new visible light communication encryption technology using chiral nanoparticles

The SNU-KAIST joint research team developed a novel visible light communication encryption technology with high security using chiral nanoparticles. This technology uses unclonable nanoparticles like fingerprints to encrypt information, making it impossible to intercept without detailed information about the nanoparticles.

SourceSeoul National University College of Engineering·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 10, 2024

A breakthrough in chiral capsule tools for advanced optical technologies

Researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo create terpene-based chiral capsules that facilitate the easy preparation of well-defined host–guest composites with tunable chiroptical properties. The resulting composites can be used in water without organic solvents, paving the way for advances in cutting-edge optical technologies.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 2, 2024

SNU-Stanford researchers jointly identify key visual perceptual factors enhancing 3D display realism

The study reveals that parallax significantly impacts the perceived realism and immersion of 3D images viewed through holographic displays. The research team confirmed that 3D images generated by the light field method were preferred over those using the multilayer method.

SourceSeoul National University College of Engineering·JournalACM Transactions on Graphics·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 2024

New all-optical approach to revolutionize night vision technology

Researchers at TMOS have developed a new infrared filter thinner than cling wrap, which can be integrated into everyday eyewear, allowing users to view both visible and infrared light spectra. This breakthrough miniaturizes night vision technology, opening up new applications in safety, surveillance, and biology.

SourceARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 3, 2024