Professor Gosu Yang (College of Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering) received a Presidential Citation at the commemoration ceremony for the 17th Environment Day held on June 5 at the Cultural Plaza, Yeouido Park in Seoul for his contributions to green growth.

The Ministry of Environment praised Professor Yang, stating that through his active research activities and industry–university collaboration he has addressed local environmental issues, played a leading role in environmental conservation through educating future generations, and contributed through participation in various environmental committees of the central government and within the Jeonbuk region.

Professor Yang has also contributed to research and education to promote green growth in the region and to help local governments and citizens establish green practices in daily life.

Professor Yang served as the director of the 'Graduate School Specializing in Climate Change,' which trains professionals for greenhouse gas reduction. He took the lead in operating integrated bachelor's–master's and master's–doctoral programs and led collaborative projects with local governments, environmental research institutes, and companies.

Professor Yang said, "Our country is among the world's top 10 greenhouse gas emitters, so urgently reducing these emissions is a national task. I will continue to train professionals for greenhouse gas reduction and develop related technologies so that I can fulfill my duty to actively respond to greenhouse gas reduction."