Domestic and International Scientists to Discuss National Strategic Technologies Online Monthly

First Forum on Secondary Batteries Held on the 3rd

The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) announced on the 2nd that starting this month, the '2023 KOSEN Bridge Forum' will be held monthly to facilitate online networking among domestic and international researchers, focusing on national strategic fields.

On the 3rd, a forum will be held focusing on secondary batteries, centered around Korean scientists in Germany and the United Kingdom. Next month, the topics will include semiconductors and displays (planned), advanced mobility in September (planned), and advanced bio in October (planned).

KOSEN is a Korean Scientists and Engineers Network, providing network services for Korean scientists and engineers worldwide. As of June 2023, the number of members domestically and internationally is approximately 170,000.

This forum is an event designed to connect overseas Korean scientists in real time to activate international joint research, knowledge exchange, and networking among domestic and international researchers. Anyone wishing to understand the latest research trends in national strategic fields and network with overseas Korean scientists can join KOSEN as a member and participate for free.

At the first forum held on the 3rd, overseas Korean scientists affiliated with institutions in Germany, the United Kingdom, and other countries will be invited to introduce their specialized research areas and create a platform for exchange aimed at joint research and international cooperation with Korea, focusing on secondary batteries, one of the national strategic fields. Professor Do-won Bae from Heriot-Watt University in the UK, Juhan Lee, Project Manager (PM) of Heraeus Battery Technology in Germany, and Professor Jong-hoon Kim from Chungnam National University will present research areas related to secondary batteries and hold a Q&A and discussion session.

Seong-gyu Kim, Director of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Science and ICT, expressed, “Since the KOSEN Bridge Forum will be held monthly focusing on national strategic fields, I hope it will serve as an opportunity for communication to lead in the era of technological hegemony competition,” and added, “Through participation in the forum, I hope various opportunities for collaboration such as international joint research and networking with experts in each field will be created.”

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