Government-Funded Research Institutes Rush New Technologies in Carbon Neutrality, Digital New Deal, Infectious Diseases, and SoBuJang

NST Selects 24 Outstanding Research Achievements of 2020

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] Last year, government-funded research institutes in the field of science and technology achieved numerous outstanding research results in areas such as carbon neutrality, digital new deal, infectious disease response, and semiconductor materials, parts, and equipment (SoBuJang).

The National Science and Technology Council (NST) selected the most outstanding research achievements among those created by its 25 affiliated research institutes last year and awarded 10 Ministerial Awards and 14 NST Chairman Awards on the 11th.

The awardees were determined through a comprehensive evaluation based on scientific, technological, economic, social, and infrastructural value, as well as alignment with the research institutes' missions.

In the fields of carbon neutrality and digital new deal, the Korea Institute of Energy Research received awards for its second-generation water electrolysis green hydrogen production technology using renewable energy, the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology for developing coal-substitute fuel using food waste, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information for establishing the national research data platform (DataOn), and the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute for developing core AI technologies in intelligent robotics.

Regarding COVID-19 response, the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology was recognized for its plasma generation technology that removes bacteria and viruses from indoor air, and the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology received an award for its foundational technology in establishing non-human primate-based preclinical animal models.

In the SoBuJang sector, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology was awarded for developing ultra-lightweight electromagnetic wave absorbing materials, and the Korea Institute of Materials Science for enhancing the performance of copper and aluminum alloys.

NST plans to provide various content through social network service (SNS) channels such as YouTube, blogs, and Facebook starting in June, making the award-winning works easily accessible to everyone.

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