Samsung Electronics Collaborates with Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology to Foster Motor Technology Talent

New Agreement to Establish 'Intelligent Motor Track'
15 Master's Students Selected Annually

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sun-mi] Samsung Electronics and Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) are collaborating to nurture talent that will advance motor technology, a core component of home appliances.

On the 15th, Samsung Electronics announced that it had signed an agreement with GIST to establish the 'Intelligent Motor Track,' a talent development program linked to recruitment. The signing ceremony was attended by Lee Mu-hyung, Vice President of Samsung Electronics' Consumer Electronics Division, and Park Ji-yong, Director of Planning at GIST.

The 'Intelligent Motor Track' will be operated as a master's program. Samsung Electronics and GIST plan to train 15 specialized professionals annually starting this year.

Motors are essential technology for improving energy efficiency and durability in home appliances. Students completing the 'Intelligent Motor Track' will grow into experts through a customized curriculum covering software (SW), artificial intelligence (AI), and mechanical fields related to motors.

During their studies, students will receive support for tuition and scholarships, and upon graduation, they will join Samsung Electronics. They will also have opportunities to participate in Samsung Electronics' internship programs and attend prestigious international conferences.

Lee Mu-hyung, Vice President of Samsung Electronics' Consumer Electronics Division, said, "We decided to establish a specialized talent development program with GIST to build an infrastructure for leading motor technology talent," adding, "We will continue active industry-academia cooperation to contribute to motor technology development and industrial advancement that will drive innovation in home appliances."

The establishment of the 'Intelligent Motor Track' aims to proactively secure research personnel specialized in next-generation home appliance development and to participate in nurturing outstanding talent at the regional level. Samsung Electronics has also been collaborating by establishing centers such as the 'Eco-friendly Energy Research Center' with Korea University (August 2021), the 'Future Home Appliance Drive Technology Center' with Seoul National University (September 2021), and the 'Eco-friendly New Materials and Surface Nanotechnology Research Center' with Yonsei University (July 2022) to enhance the performance and eco-friendly technology of core home appliance components.

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