The "SJTU-KAIST-NTHU-KU-HEU" Joint Summer School Program was held at Harbin Institute of Technology in China from August 4th to 9th.

A total of 11 KAIST faculty members, including Professors Seong Ji-hyun and Kim Yong-hee, as well as nine master's and doctoral students, participated.

Students from four universities—Shanghai Jiao Tong University, KAIST, Kyushu University, and Harbin Institute of Technology—as well as European partner universities also participated.

Tsing Hua University in Taiwan was unable to participate this year.

This summer school program consisted of four days of lectures on the topic of "Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)." Distinguished professors from each university gave lectures on a variety of topics, including SMR design, safety, fuel cycles, digital control systems, and environmental impact.
The participating students were divided into six international teams of five to six students each, each selecting a specific topic and carrying out a group project.

Professor Yonghee Kim of our department presented on "In Pursuit of Ultimate Nuclear Reactor – Breakeven Molten Salt Fast Reactor (BeMFR),"
and Professor Jihyun Sung presented on "Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) and Nuclear Battery."

The group project included a tour of Harbin Electric Corporation (HEC) and a city tour of Harbin. Each group then presented their analysis of the reactor-related technologies they selected. This was followed by a faculty evaluation and an awards ceremony.

The first half of the program involved visiting research labs and laboratories at Harbin Institute of Technology to gain research insights.

The second half involved exchanging ideas and collaborating with students from various countries, including China, Japan, and Europe. Participants shared their thoughts, saying, "It was a valuable opportunity to simultaneously gain academic knowledge and international exchange experience in a short but intensive program."

Next year's summer school will be held at another member university, and we look forward to seeing many interested students participate.