Chung-Ang University doctoral students receive research grants

Chung-Ang University's Sports Science department celebrates a significant achievement as two doctoral students, Lee Jun-hee and Lee Han-seung, have been selected for the prestigious Korea Research Foundation's 'Doctoral Student Research Encouragement Support Program.' This recognition highlights the department's strong research capabilities and its commitment to nurturing future academics.

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It is meaningful to be recognized for the potential of research connecting preventive exercise prescription to the problem of functional decline in the elderly. I will approach this research with a sense of responsibility.

The program, funded by the national research foundation, aims to provide doctoral candidates with stable support for their thesis-related research. Selected students act as principal investigators, independently designing and executing their projects. Both Lee Jun-hee and Lee Han-seung will receive 20 million won per year for two years, with their research commencing in September.

Lee Jun-hee's research focuses on 'Implementing an Exercise Prescription Module for Predicting Functional Decline in the Elderly Based on Multimodal Data.' This project integrates various data types, including physical function, health information, and exercise performance, to predict the risk of functional decline in older adults. The study aims to develop a personalized exercise prescription module, merging sports science with artificial intelligence (AI) to address a key challenge of an aging society.

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I will provide empirical evidence that can be usefully applied in actual educational and sports settings. I am deeply grateful to my advisor, Professor Kim Sang-beom, who has meticulously guided my research direction and provided generous support.

Meanwhile, Lee Han-seung's research, titled 'The Impact of Sensory Stimuli and Recording Methods on Memory Consolidation: Analysis Based on Controlled Recording Speed,' will investigate how different recording methods, such as handwriting or typing, and sensory stimuli affect memory retention. The study plans to rigorously control variables like word presentation time and recording duration to isolate the pure effects on memory consolidation.

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This research presents a new alternative for elderly healthcare from a sports AI perspective, holding significant academic and practical value. We will actively support it to ensure successful outcomes.

Both students expressed gratitude to their advisors and lab members. Lee Jun-hee views the recognition of his research on preventive exercise for elderly functional decline as meaningful, while Lee Han-seung aims to provide empirical evidence useful in educational and sports settings. Their advisors, Professor Park Sung-je and Professor Kim Sang-beom, expressed confidence in their students' abilities and pledged continued support for their research endeavors.

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Lee Han-seung is a talented individual who already possesses excellent experimental design and data analysis skills, having published related research in academic journals. I will guide him to grow as a convergent researcher encompassing cognitive and sports psychology.