UNIST-Seoul National University Discuss Industry-Academia Cooperation... 'Driving Industry through Technological Innovation'

Discussion on Combining University Strengths and Future Industry Development Strategies

Expansion of Joint Research... Aiming for Rapid Commercialization of New Technologies

UNIST (President Jongrae Park) and Seoul National University (President Honglim Yoo) jointly explored strategies to strengthen industry-academia cooperation and lead future industrial development and technological innovation.

The presidents of both universities, including Yoo Hong-rim, President of Seoul National University (5th from the left), and Park Jong-rae, President of UNIST (6th), took a commemorative photo together. Photo by UNIST

On November 29, a delegation of 11 presidents from Seoul National University visited UNIST. The delegation toured major research facilities at UNIST and discussed cooperation plans between the two institutions through a meeting with the Industry-Academia Cooperation Foundation. This meeting served as an opportunity to solidify the partnership between the two universities.

During the discussions, both universities concretized cooperation measures to meet industry demands and promote the development of innovative technologies. They aimed to expand joint research in advanced technology fields and accelerate the commercialization of new technologies based on personnel exchanges.

Kim Youngsik, Director of the UNIST Industry-Academia Cooperation Foundation, introduced region-based industry-academia cooperation projects and their outcomes. He emphasized that corporate support programs have had a positive impact on the industry and local economy. These efforts are providing practical assistance in solving problems in the industrial field and advancing technology.

The Seoul National University delegation visited the UNIST Seawater Resource Technology Research Center and the Smart Station. The seawater battery technology is an innovative technology that replaces the cathode material of lithium-ion batteries with seawater to store electrical energy, expected to improve energy storage efficiency and advance eco-friendly energy transition.

The Smart Station is an independent system that charges electric vehicles using solar energy, showcasing sustainable energy utilization methods by leveraging high-efficiency solar cells and hydrogen production technology.

President Honglim Yoo of Seoul National University said, “It is meaningful to explore ways to maximize the synergy of industry-academia cooperation with UNIST and contribute to industrial development,” adding, “We will continue to cooperate to respond to the rapidly changing industrial environment.”

President Jongrae Park of UNIST emphasized, “We will build a new cooperation model that maximizes the strengths of both universities to lead industrial innovation,” and added, “We will drive the enhancement of national competitiveness by leading future industrial development.”

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