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Professors Francois Rameau and Zhoulai Fu of the Department of Computer Science at SUNY Korea have been selected to participate in strategic R&D planning initiatives focused on next-generation robotics and energy-efficient AI. Through collaboration with leading Korean research institutes, the initiatives provide opportunities to develop their research concepts and establish pathways toward future national and international R&D projects. SUNY Korea has launched two strategic R&D planning initiatives in next-generation robotics and energy-efficient AI, strengthening the university’s engagement with Korea’s national research and innovation ecosystem. The initiatives are part of a collaborative program supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) and the Incheon Global Campus (IGC), designed to foster industry–academia–research cooperation and identify promising research areas for future national and international collaborative R&D. Professor Francois Rameau is leading a research planning initiative in AI-powered robotics and spatial intelligence, exploring technologies for next-generation intelligent robotic systems that can better perceive, understand, and interact with complex real-world environments. The research area is being further explored in collaboration with KATECH (Korea Automotive Technology Institute) as part of the robotics technology R&D planning process. Through technical discussions and expert consultation, the team will refine the research direction and explore opportunities for future collaborative R&D. Professor Zhoulai Fu is leading a research planning initiative in energy-efficient AI and machine learning, focusing on technologies that could improve the efficiency and sustainability of future AI computing systems. The research area is being further developed with KETI (Korea Electronics Technology Institute) in connection with advanced semiconductor and AI computing technologies. The planning process will explore promising technological directions and collaborative opportunities for future research in advanced AI and semiconductor technologies. Kick-off meetings with the respective research teams and partner institutes have been completed, marking the beginning of the next stage of the R&D planning process. The selected research topics will now be further developed through technical consultation, collaborative planning, and engagement with potential research partners, with the goal of building competitive research concepts for future national and international R&D opportunities. This process provides SUNY Korea with an important opportunity to connect the expertise of its Computer Science faculty with leading Korean research institutes and to expand collaboration with industry, academia, and international research partners. The SUNY Korea Research Support Team (R&BDF) will work closely with Professors Rameau and Fu throughout the planning process, supporting coordination with research institutes, government-related organizations, and potential collaborative partners. Beyond the initial planning stage, R&BDF will continue to support the development of these research concepts into competitive R&D proposals and future funding opportunities, working together with the faculty and partner institutions toward successful project development and acquisition. Through this collaborative effort, SUNY Korea aims to strengthen a sustainable pathway from promising research ideas to strategic R&D planning, collaborative partnerships, competitive proposals, and future national and international R&D projects.  

On September 14, The Style Shop Korea celebrated its opening on the first floor of SUNY Korea Academic Building A. The shop was developed under the leadership of Professor Hyeseon Kim and the FIT School Club, MSC (Merchandising Society Club). What makes this Style Shop especially meaningful is that all of the products were created by FIT students. During the opening event, house music filled the space, creating a fashionable and energetic atmosphere in the style shop area. The shop features a clean, white-toned interior arranged with SUNY Korea merchandise. Students who visited could find clothing in a wide range of colors, from hot pink to gray and navy pieces that they can easily wear in their daily life. To celebrate the opening, the shop also held a special promotion event, “Buy One, Get One Gift”.  The Style Shop Korea offers more than just merchandise designed by students. Visitors are assisted by students throughout the entire shopping experience, from knowing about the products and receiving personalized recommendations to checking out and having their purchases packaged. Their friendly services helped to make the shop feel professional and welcoming for customers. Seojung Park, a Fashion Business Management student at FIT Korea and vice president of MSC, explained that preparing this Style Shop took two months. According to Seojung, opening an actual retail space involved many challenges. However, watching customers purchase products she designed and enjoying the space she helped create made the experience especially memorable for her. “It feels rewarding to me to see customers buy the products we designed and enjoy the style shop,” Seojung said. “Through this project, I experienced real field experience that will help my future fashion career, and I learned how to run an actual fashion store.” The Style Shop Korea illustrates how SUNY Korea students can apply what they learn in lectures to a real retail environment. By participating in product development, customer service, sales and even packaging, students gained real field experiences in several areas of fashion business. The style shop also gives the SUNY Korea community an opportunity to support student’s creativity while purchasing distinctive school merchandise.   Written by Student Reporter, Yeonseo (Judy) Jo  yeonseo_jo@fitnyc.edu  

  SUNY Korea FIT alumnus Changshin Park, who graduated with a BFA in Fashion Design in 2023, has achieved a remarkable milestone with his 2026 Supima Design Competition collection, Carapace, securing a finalist position with his unique design elements such as bold silhouettes and origami-inspired patterns. Originally from Daegu, South Korea, Changshin Park furthered his educational path in Japan and New York, where his international perspective and creativity were embraced. After studying international tourism in Japan, Changshin’s passion for fashion started to grow, which eventually brought him to the Fashion Institute of Technology, where he pursued his fashion design education. His design collection is distinguished by innovative structures of silhouettes and architectural volume, created through a unique pattern making process inspired by 3D origami. Each of his 5 designs have their own strong characteristics based on the fabric used, under the unified direction derived from his original style. The Supima design competition encourages fashion design graduates like him to start their career by introducing their collections to the industry. The competition functions as an international showcase with a high profile presentation for initiating designers, with the addition of financial support.     Written by Student Reporter, Kay Cho (kay_cho1@fitnyc.edu)

Professor Yoon Seok Yang of the Department of Computer Science at SUNY Korea is participating in a KRW 4.5 billion government-funded R&D project to develop an AI-powered wearable system for personalized epilepsy seizure detection, classification, and prediction. Running from July 2026 through December 2030, the project has allocated KRW 500 million to SUNY Korea. Led by Oceansbio, the multidisciplinary consortium includes Samsung Medical Center, the Korea Electronics Technology Institute (KETI), SUNY Korea, and Soso H&C, bringing together expertise in clinical epilepsy research, wearable biosignal technology, medical AI, and On-Device AI. The project aims to develop a personalized wearable system capable of detecting, classifying, and predicting epileptic seizures using multimodal biosignals, including electroencephalography (EEG), electrocardiography (ECG), photoplethysmography (PPG), and motion data. A key ojective of the project is the implementation of energy-efficient AI models directly on wearable devices. Through low-power On-Device AI, the system is designed to enable real-time seizure monitoring and early warning while minimizing reliance on external computing infrastructure.     At SUNY Korea, Prof. Yang and his research team are responsible for developing energy-efficient AI models for seizure detection and prediction, with a particular focus on personalized learning and ultra-low-power On-Device AI for wearable EEG devices. During the first phase, the consortium will focus on developing a Neck-Band EEG device and Galaxy Watch-based Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), together with clinical data collection and validation. The later stages will focus on improving personalized seizure prediction, developing a next-generation In-ear EEG device, and completing clinical validation and regulatory approval. Through this project, Prof. Yang’s team will apply SUNY Korea’s expertise in energy-efficient AI, On-Device AI, and intelligent computing systems to address real-world challenges at the intersection of artificial intelligence, wearable technology, and digital healthcare. Prof. Yoon Seok Yang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at SUNY Korea. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University and previously worked as a Senior Research Scientist at Intel Labs and a Staff Research Engineer at Google. His research focuses on energy-efficient AI, On-Device AI, and intelligent computing systems.  

  SUNY Korea celebrated the completion of its facility renovation project on September 14th, 2026, with a ceremony held on the fourth floor of Building C. The event brought together students, faculty, staff, university leadership, and visitors. The SUNY Korea Facility Renovation Project represents a multi-facility, three-year initiative aimed at revitalizing core academic and student service spaces across campus, including the SUNY Korea Library, classrooms, and the fourth floor corridor-style area. The project reflects the university’s continued commitment to creating an improved campus environment that supports academic excellence, student experience, and institutional growth. The ceremony began with a video presentation highlighting renovations to the fourth floor, the SUNY Korea Library, and the basement of Academic Building A. SUNY Korea’s President Arthur H. Lee then shared remarks on the university's growth and its newly renovated spaces. The event also featured presentations from FBM Professor Hyeseon Kim, FIT Students, Byun Ju Young, CEO of IGC, and Andrew Park, President of the Undergraduate Student Council. Following the presentations, Director Kwon and the Facilities Team led a VIP tour of the renovated facilities. The event concluded with lunch, refreshments, souvenirs, and networking at the SUNY Korea Lounge. The completion of the renovations marks another step in SUNY Korea's continued efforts to improve the spaces where students, faculty, and staff study, work, and connect. With these spaces now renewed, the campus looks ahead to the students, ideas, and memories that will fill them in the years to come.   Written by Student Reporter, Onyinyechi Achi (onyinyechi.achi@stonybrook.edu)