Post Doctoral Studies in South Korea (KAIST)
Transcript of Post Doctoral Studies in South Korea (KAIST)
Post Doctoral Studies in South Korea Talking about my experience abroad
Prof. Dr. Rodrigo da Rosa Righi
Contact: [email protected]
3rd Forum Brazil South Korea on Science, Technology and Innovation
AgendaWhy South Korea? Integration and Notion of Team Hierarchy and Behaviour Short Meetings Projects Food Final Considerations
Why South Korea?
Starting the history...
Technology
Excellent universities
Future cooperations between universities
Quality of life
Integration and Notion of TeamProfessors organize their students in teams
Professors are always looking for good students
Integration
I had my own office
Hierarchy and BehaviorCulture
Respect
Silence - Perfect environment for studying
People are polite
It is very important to schedule meetings
Short Meetings
Objective meetings
Only people really involved in the subject
Time: almost 15 min
You must go to the meeting with relevant documents/argumentations
ProjectsSamsung, LG, KIA, Hyundai - They are looking for partnerships with universities
Weekly and Monthly deliverables
Use of hierarchy to manage projects
Case in KAIST: Interdisciplinary building
Partnership with Geocross
Food
There are a lot of cafeterias in the Campus
Do you like spice or pepper?
I enjoyed a lot the Korean style of food
There are a lot of international restaurants in Daejeon with good prices
How about supermarkets?
Final Considerations
Passion
Focus
Discipline
Living in South Korea