Opening
Ph.D. / M.S. / Undergraduate
2026 – 2027 Openings
We build high-performance robotic actuation hardware and the intelligent control that runs on it. If you want to design, machine, wire, and train robots with your own hands, this is your lab.
Priority
Graduate Program
- Integrated M.S./Ph.D. and Ph.D. programs (priority)
- M.S. program (considered when continuing toward a Ph.D.)
- ME Dept. 2027-1 admissions: closed · 2027-2: announced Dec 2026
- AI Graduate School: 3 positions for 2027-1,2 (AI Convergence Program — same lab, AI dept. affiliation)
Always open
Undergraduate Intern
- Short-term and long-term research internships
- URECA undergraduate research program
- Participation before graduate admission is strongly encouraged
Ongoing
Undergraduate Fellow
- Ongoing recruitment of undergraduate research fellows
- Own a project — mechanical design, electronics, control, or AI
Inquiries welcome
Postdoctoral Researcher
- Open to researchers in robotic actuation, mechanism design, or robot learning
- Positions are opened as projects allow — inquiries are welcome at any time
- Email seokhwan@sogang.ac.kr with a CV and a short research statement
Recruiting
Sogang–KITECH Joint Program
- Joint M.S./Ph.D. with the KITECH 3D-Printing Manufacturing Innovation Center
- Robot-arm-based large-scale metal 3D printing — equipment, process monitoring & control, AI print-quality prediction
- Research at KITECH (Ansan) · coursework at Sogang (Seoul)
- Contact seokhwan@sogang.ac.kr to apply
Financial Support
Funding & scholarships
Full Funding Track
Complete tuition coverage plus living expenses through government / industry research projects.
Albatross Fellowship ↗
100% tuition for top 10% GPA.
Sogang Scholarship ↗
70% tuition for GPA 3.7+.
External Graduates ↗
50% tuition for 95th percentile and above.
Industry Collaboration Track ↗
Including the LG Electronics Smart Convergence Program.
How to apply
Fill in the application form, or email Prof. Seokhwan Jeong with your CV and transcript. Our weekly open lab meeting is open to anyone without prior permission — email the lab manager to ask when the next one is, and come see what we build.