Graphene, fiber optics, and carbon nanotubes. Do you know what these three materials have in common? These are all new materials that are made to reinforce or have new functions by modifying or supplementing existing materials. A large number of parts are needed to make a small wristwatch. The material science and engineering department, which will be introduced today, goes beyond these basic materials to research and develop new materials that will make our lives more prosperous and convenient. 1. Could you introduce yourself? Hello, I'm Kim Hyun Sung, majoring in material science and engineering at Gachon University. I'm going to enter Gachon University as a Master of material science and engineering(Nano Electrochemical Laboratory) after graduating from the bachelor's degree in 2025. 2. Why did you choose that major? Materials are incorporated into all of our daily lives. Everything that was ordinary can be seen anew, especially when you take various classes on materials and look at a phenomenon or product from a material perspective. I was attracted to various changes, such as material, mechanical, and electrical properties, depending on what material was used and how the material was used, and to have better properties through it. 3. What do you usually learn in your major? In the first and second grades, you will gain basic physical and chemical knowledge and learn overall material knowledge through a class called material science. By the third and fourth grades, you will learn in-depth about a variety of materials such as metals, ceramics, and polymers, and learn how the material knowledge we have learned is actually utilized through various practices. Especially in the third grade, through the P-practice project, you can participate in the experiment directly in the lab and experience using various equipment yourself. In addition, you can have various experiences in the process of grasping information about theories and experiments through the thesis and presenting them after the experiment. In the fourth grade, you will build your major knowledge through classes in materials in specific fields such as semiconductors, bio, and energy devices. 4. What is the future outlook of material science and engineering? Our material science and engineering department is largely divided into employment or master's after graduation. In the case of employment, you can get a job at various companies such as equipment, chemistry, semiconductors, and steel, and you can get a job in various ways based on what you have prepared for your undergraduate studies. On the contrary, going to the master's degree can help you grow into a more professional material engineer by experiencing various research, conferences, and overseas training. Also you can get a job in a research position. Materials are the basis of all fields, and I think the future prospects are excellent as all companies are hiring material engineers. 5. Why did you choose going to graduate school rather than getting a job right away? I chose going to graduate school to become a more professional material engineer based on what I learned for four years in the Department of material science and engineering. In addition, I went on to study by participating in various tasks and thinking that I could become a leading growth talent out of an undergraduate department that was a little passive. 6. What do you want to do after graduating from graduate school? After graduation, I want to work as a researcher related to electrochemicals. In particular, I want to get a job related to the above as I conduct research that improves electrochemical properties based on plating. 7. Lastly, can you say something for your juniors? I think there will be many juniors who are thinking about getting a job and graduate school after graduating from undergraduate school. I also think there will be a lot of concerns due to the various opinions about graduate school. As a result, the choice is made by you, and if you have chosen, you can do your best. I chose to go to graduate school, and I am sure that in two years, I will become an advanced material engineer by studying my major more and experiencing various experiences in this process. I hope that the juniors will also experience the lab through the undergraduate research students, and if they fit their aptitude, they will have the opportunity to grow further after going to graduate school. Material science and engineering explores more deeply with curiosity from everyday objects that we may have inadvertently passed by. Furthermore, what changes will material science and engineering make in the future by continuously researching and developing small materials to enrich our lives?