Founded in 2010, the Division of Advanced Nuclear Engineering (DANE) at POSTECH was established as a graduate program to address the growing global demand for securing sustainable energy solutions and for advanced nuclear technology and experts.

Given the interdisciplinary nature of nuclear engineering, where the convergence of different fields of science and engineering such as mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, chemistry, and environmental science, DANE selects a highly qualified group of up to 25 graduate students annually (Master’s, Doctoral, and MS-Ph.D. Integrated degree programs). With a faculty of ten tenured and tenure-track professors (including two adjunct professors from other departments) and 21 non-tenured research and joint professors, DANE is devoted to interdisciplinary research and education to cultivate internationally competitive professionals who will lead the future of nuclear technology.

As POSTECH is the only educational institution in Korea equipped with third- and fourth-generation synchrotron radiation facilities, it enables us to strengthen our competitive edge in SMR development, next-generation nuclear safety, and system design. Leveraging these world-class research infrastructures, we are also pioneering new opportunities in nuclear-related industries.

Our research spans critical areas such as plasma and nuclear fusion, next-generation nuclear energy materials, and nuclear energy safety, with special focus on radioactive waste management. We are leading the development of future technologies such as underwater and extreme-environment field robots using artificial intelligence, along with related data processing algorithms. Additionally, DANE is committed to interdisciplinary research, integrating nuclear energy with humanities and social sciences in an effort to address societal challenges concerning the nuclear energy industry and to establish sound value for the future of society.

As Korea’s leading educational institution specialized in nuclear energy, DANE is dedicated to enhancing national competitiveness in nuclear energy technology and training the next generation of global nuclear energy leaders to drive the future of nuclear power.