Leading research for the benefit of nations, people, and the planet, our department focuses on health, energy, and materials. We aim to cultivate an educational environment that nurtures creative, resilient, and empathetic global leaders. We advocate for a shift in research culture, moving away from a quantitative metric-driven approach towards one that fosters a truly world-class research workforce. We strive to innovate in science and technology, positioning ourselves at the forefront of global progress. Welcome to the Department of Chemistry at KAIST—setting the standard as the First, the Best, and the Only.