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GIFT Courses
How to apply
Application process
Required application documents
Financial Aid and other support
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Alternative Technology Laboratory
Control and Automation Laboratory
Computationl Metallurgy Laboratory
Clean Steel Laboratory
Environmental Metallurgy Laboratory
Microstructure Control Laboratory
Materials Design Laboratory
Material Mechanics Laboratory
Surface Engineering Laboratory
Steel is the backbone material of the society. Our everyday life is closely embraced by steel. Virtually everything
around us contains steel, if not fully made of it. To take
the fair role as a major contributor to the development
of the society, it is imperative that science and technology of ferrous materials continue to be advanced to create steel that nurtures an affluent eco-friendly society
and to contribute to the sustainable development of
modern society.
It was with this in mind that POSTECH, a leading
research oriented university in Korea, initiated a proactive program in which graduate students are inspired
Hae-Geon Lee
into a deeper understanding of ferrous metallurgy
Dean, GIFT, POSTECH
through appropriate teaching and research. This is the
program which led to the foundation of the Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology
(GIFT) in 2005, a further prodigious expansion of the original goal outlined in 1995.
GIFT has a mission to act as a rich source of highly trained young scientists and technologists, not only to feed the ever growing demands of the steel and steel-related
industries, but also to nurture creativity in this most fascinating materials. GIFT has
an international perspective, with both staff and students welcomed anywhere in the
world, and with no boundaries of research collaborations. The working language of all
staff and students is English.
The institute is not only located in one of the best University environments in the
world, but also benefits from its close proximity to some of the major steel producers
in Korea, including of course POSCO, who has generously funded GIFT in perpetuity.
GIFT develops links with steel producers and users, on a global basis. The interaction
can happen via many mechanisms, including collaborative projects, workshops, participation in teaching, employment of highly-trained graduates, secondments from
industry to conduct research at GIFT, group sponsored projects etc. Such interactions
are considered vital in the two-way transfer of knowledge, ideas and direction.
GIFT will continue to devote to accomplishing its mission: To nurture the best manpower in steel technology as the Steel Academy of Excellence, and to be the custodian of world steel research.
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BS diploma
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MS diploma
Research
Masters Program
Qualitying Exam
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PhD diploma
Research
Doctoral Program
In the course of both programs, MS and PhD students go through a rigorous scientific
and technical training in materials research, with a strong emphasis on the science
and technology of steel and ferrous alloys.
Research and education at GIFT is focused on ferrous alloys fundamentals, industryrelated technologies, and innovation in steel products design, application and processing. Teaching and graduate research at GIFT have a unique focus on steel and ferrous technology. The research, development and innovation are driven by strong
industry-university interactions.
GIFT provides basic research, on a long term basis, for strategic domains within ferrous technology. The strong focus on both ferrous materials science fundamentals
and advanced technologies enables GIFT to set a global agenda for future steel product and technology development.
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How to
How to apply
A year-round rolling application process
GIFT reviews application on a continuous year-round basis. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible because of this rolling admission
process. Applications are accepted throughout the year, and applications are
reviewed individually in the order in which they are received.
Semester
Application Deadline
Spring (First)
Fall (Second)
International
Domestic
International
Domestic
November
Early December
Early June
End of June
Orientation Session
In February
In August
Registration Period
In February
In August
Masters (2yr)
Tuition
Living Expense Assistance
Doctoral (4yr)
Exempted
KRW 12,000,000/yr
KRW 18,000,000/yr
Accommodation
- All GIFT students are eligible to apply for POSTECH dormitory housing and GIFT
may reserve accommodation on campus for all GIFT students.
- Single student dormitory fee is KRW 350,000/semester but it will be reimbursed
as a stipend.
- Married graduate student housing fee is KRW 220,000/month.
Overseas Exchange Program
All GIFT students are encouraged to participate in the overseas exchange program
(up to 6 months for MS and 1 year for PhD).
Opportunity of Practical Experience (Internship Program)
All GIFT students are allowed to apply for Internship Program to obtain practical
experience in steel production and processing.
Employment Opportunity
GIFT students of 3rd semester of MS program who completed their military service
are eligible for POSCO special recruiting.
* The official language at GIFT is English
For PhD program, the following additional documents are also required
- Certificate of MS degree or Certificate of enrollment
- Certificate of academic records of MS program
- Abstract of MS thesis
- List of publications, if available
You can download the application documents required for admission process from
the GIFT website: www.postech.ac.kr/gift
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Faculty
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Directors
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BARLAT, Frederic
KOO, Yang Mo
SASAKI, Yasushi
DE COOMAN, Bruno C.
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JUNG, Sung Mo
Assistant Professors
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KIM, In Gee
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KWON, Se Kyun
Adjunct Professors
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BLANPAIN, Bart
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BLECK, Wolfgang
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CHAKRABORTI, Nirupam
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DEARDO, Anthony J.
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ESTRIN, Yuri
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HINO, Mitsutaka
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KANG, Chang-Oh
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GIFT, in principle, tries to cover all the aspects of steel science and technologies encompassing from the extractive metallurgy to the final steel products. We have a systematic
plan to implement 11 Research Laboratories, each focusing on a particular aspect of
steel metallurgy, that are staffed by a full professor, three research professors, three
post-doctoral researchers, and two technicians (and five graduate students per annum).
The core funding of GIFT covers all this activity and other projects will be sought on an
ad hoc basis. When fully established, this will be by far the most intensive steel activity
in the world, led by eleven full professors working in an interdisciplinary environment.
Five research laboratories have already been initiated at its foundation in 2005: covering Clean Steel (Professors Henri Gaye and Hae-Geon Lee), Materials Design (Professor
Bruno De Cooman), Computational Metallurgy (Professor Harry Bhadeshia), Control and
Automation (Professor Sang-Chul Won), and Surface Engineering (Professor Kyoo
Young Kim). Additional four laboratories have been established over the three years to
cover Alternative Technology (Professor Yang Mo Koo), Materials Mechanics (Professor
Frederic Barlat), Environmental Metallurgy (Professor Yasushi SASAKI), and
Microstructure Control (Professor Nack Joon Kim). The subject areas for the remaining
two groups will be identified in the future.
In addition to those who lead the various research areas, the institute has appointed a
number of adjunct professors from all over the world, who will contribute in its development.
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ATL
Global climate change and exhaustion of natural resources set limits on all parts of human
activities. Steel industry is also demanded to meet higher international standards in efficiency for manufacturing process and its products. Alternative Technology Laboratory
(ATL) goes to innovation of steel production technology under the concepts of consilience
from science and engineering disciplines. Four faculty members and one visiting professor
work together synergistically with their expertise from various education and research
backgrounds. But most of all, it should be emphasized that fresh-minded students and
young researchers are always in the center of ATLs activities.
results in property anisotropy of the material. For example, asymmetric rolling gives rise to
shear deformation textures and grain refinement through the thickness of sheets. Here, a
study is being made of optimization of thermomechanical processing to improve deep
drawing capability of interstitial free steel sheets by enhancing the plastic strain ratio
through controlling their textures. Asymmetric rolling process is also being tested to obtain
the Goss orientation of electric steel sheets, which might potentially reduce manufacturing
cost drastically.
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Research Areas
Computer Control System
- Research on interface for man-machine and inter-machine
- Research on the computer control system technology for controlling and monitoring
overall system
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effect are tested and controlled. The model is programmed in high performance computer
system, and real PLC (programmable logic controller) is connected with the system to test
control algorithm. The simulator can be used to verify the stability and efficiency of PLC
which will be applied to real plant.
Development of an offline tool for defect inspection
In this project, we develop a real-time surface inspection technique for fast moving steel
product based on vision system. The digital image processing is completed in a short time
frame so that the production line is not interrupted by the inspection. The developing
detection algorithm is accurate and versatile to detect various surface defects.
Furthermore, the inspection system is robust for parameter variation in presence of noise
and non-uniform surface brightness.
Process Automation
- Research on full automation of system process for unmanned factory
Control Theory & Applications
- Research on making mathematical model of steel making processes, such as reactions,
transmissions and mechanical phenomena of process and on construction of simulation
system.
- Research on development of intelligent control theory and its application.
Measurement
- Research on signal processing and data acquisition to monitor system states.
- Research on safety interlocking system.
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Fig. 2: Calculated orientation dependence of interface energy and comparison with embedded atom
estimates
The above examples represent the scientific advances needed to deal with the complexity
of steels. But they do not deal directly with technological advances. We are in the
advanced stages of commercialising two concepts for large scale production; watch this
space!
Apart from research, our ambition is to create and publish a comprehensive and freely
available set of teaching materials on the principles behind the mathematical modelling of
steels.
We hope that this brief article gives an impression of the type of work done in the computational metallurgy laboratory; more information on http://cml.postech.ac.kr
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Fluid Dynamics
In steelmaking, refining and subsequent solidification(casting) processes, materials are
treated mostly in mixed fluid states which
involve liquid-gas, liquid-liquid and/or liquidsolid multiphases. In the above processes,
flow may occur naturally during the course,
or may be induced to occur for a purpose.
Flow or mixing may render beneficial
effects like homogenizing concentration and
temperature, and enhancing the mass and
thermal transport. They may exert an adverse
influence on the cleanliness, if not properly
controlled, by bringing unwanted impurities
into the aiming materials.
CSL focuses on a deep understanding on the combined effect of the fluid flow and chemical reactions in complex reactor and/or flow systems. This offers a clue to new approaches
to improving and innovating reactors in steel production processes including furnaces,
ladles, tundishes and casting molds. CSL utilizes a number of computational fluid dynamic
(CFD) software and also develops its own models, whenever necessary.
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Research Programs
MCL
Deformation behavior of multiphase steels: Microstructure of the most advanced steels
consists of multiphase with various constituent phases, which respond to deformation in
much different ways. This program is to understand the deformation behavior of multiphase steels under various conditions including the effect of temperature and strain rate.
Phase Transformation Behavior: This includes the studies on phase transformation behavior of conventional steels as well as the non-equilibrium steels such as bulk amorphous
steels, which possess excellent combination of strength and corrosion resistance.
Processing: Conventional metal working processes such as hot/warm rolling are the subjects of this program. Fabrication of advanced steels by Twin-Roll Casting, our proprietary
process, is also the focus of this program.
All the research programs at MCL require the detailed characterization of microstructure by
advanced characterization techniques such as HREM, EBSD, etc. MCLs current research
programs as follows;
Development of linepipe steels for cryogenic application: Line pipe steels require the optimum combinations of various properties such as strength, low temperature toughness,
yield ratio, weldability, etc. The ultimate goal of this program is to develop linepipe steels
which can be used at temperatures much lower than the ones conventional steels are currently being used at.
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action. MDL provides basic research, on a long term basis, for strategic domains within ferrous technology. In MDL, both MS and PhD thesis research is clearly technology-oriented,
with an emphasis on industrial research interests. MDL has chosen for a very strong focus
on steels materials science. By emphasizing scientific progress and technical innovation,
MDL aims to educate future leaders with a global view on future steel products and technology developments.
Teamwork in Research
For graduate students, MDL is a unique place to do
research in that it offers more than just a place to
work on an advanced engineering diploma. The development of effective communication, organizational,
and international team working skills is very important
and given a lot of attention within MDL. This is
achieved through the preparation of project progress
meetings, the participation to international conferences, the writing of reports and journal publications.
During their graduate studies MDL students develop
other crucial professional skills such as learning to do
research work with constraints related to deadlines,
means and clear deliverables.
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Pole figure for an AHSS steel sample representing the distribution of crystal orientations
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goal of this numerical approach is to design new process and steel products in a short time
by taking advantage of simulation technologies combined with new accurate and efficient
material descriptions.
The challenge of this research is to develop
accurate constitutive models for plastic deformation tailored to new steel generations, yet
simple enough to allow time efficient numerical
simulations. Another challenge is to develop
advanced mechanical testing, characterization
and analysis in order to identify the constitutive
parameters. In these tests, it is necessary to
develop multi-axial and non-proportional loading modes, which are occurring in real forming
operations.
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elements (REs) such as Crofer22APU and ZMG232 have been developed for SOFC interconnects. The current study in SEL focuses on the investigation of the effect of REs such as Y,
La, Si and Ti on the oxidation behavior and scale properties of stainless steel.
Development of Metallic Bipolar Plate for PEMFC
The main function of bipolar plate is to provide electrical connection between the individual
cells and to supply reactant gases separately. The basic requirements for the bipolar plate
material include high electrical conductivity, good mechanical strength, and good corrosion
resistance. Stainless steel is modified with alloy elements and by surface treatment to
improve the stability of the passive film in an acidic environment as well as to reduce the
contact resistance. The purpose of present research is to provide a direction and some
guidelines in future material design of SOFC and PEMFC interconnect.
Next generation composite coatings for Automotive steel sheet
The welding capability of organic coatings is
of great importance for the automotive
industry as much as the anticorrosive ability. Nowadays SEL is developing the next
generation of weldable primers which has
improved corrosion resistance and weldability with less amount of zinc. To achieve this
objective, we are researching about the
effect of metal particle on the corrosion
resistance and welding capability. This project will be later extended to the development of
eco-friendly coating technologies such as waterborne and UV-curing. We are also investigating advanced composite coating systems which are suitable to be employed at high
temperature processing environment.
Hydrogen Induced Cracking and Sulfide Stress Cracking of API Grade Steel
Oil and natural gas with wet H2S are very aggressive to the high strength low alloy (HSLA)
steel used for digging and transporting the products. In the SEL, the main objectives about
this research field are to understand the mechanism and to find out prevention method of
hydrogen related problems such as hydrogen induced cracking (HIC) or sulfide stress
cracking (SSC) for especially HSLA steels.
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The POSTECH campus stretches over 378 acres and is surrounded by forest-covered
hills. POSTECH is a private residential university, with student and faculty housing
conveniently on or near the campus. The GIFT campus environment is fully bilingual
(Korean and English). As Many as 300 international students and researchers study
and carry out their research program on campus. As GIFT aims to be an institution
with an international reputation, it has adopted English as the official language of
instruction.
<Contact Us>
Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology (GIFT),
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH),
166-5 Jigok-Dong, Nam-gu, Pohang, 790-390, Korea
Tel: +82 54 279 9201~9211
Fax: +82 54 279 9299
Email: gift-home@postech.ac.kr
http://gift.postech.ac.kr
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1. Administration Building
2. Science Building I
3. Mathematical Science Building
4. Hogil Kim Memorial Hall
5. Auditorium
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10. Student Union Building
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15. School of Environmental Engineering
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18. Gymnasium
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