Welcome to the Division of Advanced Nuclear Engineering (DANE) at POSTECH, a department established to drive the development of cutting-edge nuclear technologies, and cultivate creative, globally-minded talent dedicated to solving critical societal challenges related to nuclear energy.

DANE began as a graduate program in 2010 with the goal of becoming a leading research and educational institution in nuclear engineering through interdisciplinary research. Despite our relatively short history, we have achieved significant growth, contributing to nuclear energy and big science research and preparing the next generation of interdisciplinary leaders in nuclear energy and related fields.

Securing a diverse energy source is crucial to society’s prosperity and sustainable growth in the future, and nuclear energy offers one of the most important opportunities in that regard. While it is increasingly recognized as an environment-friendly energy source, the development of technology for nuclear fusion, radioactive waste management, and nuclear reactor safety—not to mention the development of more advanced nuclear reactors—remains a major global challenge. At DANE, we are committed to advancing practical, innovative solutions that can be readily commercialized to tackle the challenges faced by the nuclear energy industry and broader social concerns. We are pursuing interdisciplinary education and research by drawing on insights from both the humanities and social sciences to address the challenges of nuclear energy our society faces.

We would like to invite you to join us on this journey to realize our vision to lead the way in advanced nuclear technologies and to become a global hub for next-generation nuclear innovation and big science.

Wooyong Um, Head Professor
Division of Advanced Nuclear Engineering at POSTECH