Pusan National University and Chonnam National University Host 'G-LAMP International Conference' with Scientists from 10 Countries

Latest Advances in Convergent Basic Science Shared Across AI, Energy, and Environment
Joint Research MOU Signed

The Pusan National University G-LAMP (LAMP) Project Team, led by Jeong Jaehoon, and the Chonnam National University G-LAMP Project Team, led by Jeong Younghee, successfully held the '2025 PNU&CNU G-LAMP International Conference' from December 4 to 6 at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Busan, with over 100 basic science researchers from 10 countries in attendance.

Pusan National University and Chonnam National University are holding the 'G-LAMP International Conference' with scientists from 10 countries and taking a commemorative photo. Photo by Pusan National University

This conference was jointly organized by the two university project teams as a convergent basic science research platform, attracting participants from 10 countries, including the United States, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand. Multidisciplinary research achievements in physics, chemistry, geology, marine science, atmospheric science, life science, mathematics, statistics, and AI were shared in one venue.

This year's theme was 'Sustainable Solutions: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Energy, Materials, and the Environment.' The conference featured discussions on international collaborative research for sustainability, including energy materials, carbon-neutral chemical technologies, geological and marine environmental conservation, and AI-based life sciences.

On the first day, Lee Youngjong of the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) opened the event by introducing QCL-based high-sensitivity infrared spectroscopy, a next-generation precision analysis technology, and biomolecular imaging (QCL-IR microscopy). This was followed by 12 presentations from speakers of various countries in the fields of physics, chemistry, and geology.

On the second day, Jang Incheol from the National University of Singapore (NUS) presented the latest trends in life and environmental sciences, including post-translational and post-transcriptional regulation mechanisms in plants. In-depth sessions were also held in the fields of marine science, atmospheric science, energy, materials, and statistics.

On the third day, Pusan National University and Chonnam National University held a comprehensive session to discuss a joint research roadmap and explored ways to expand interdisciplinary research between the G-LAMP project teams. During the conference, a poster session featured over 70 research presentations, helping to strengthen the international research capabilities of doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career scientists.

The G-LAMP project has been supported by the Ministry of Education since 2023 as part of the university basic research institute support program, aiming to establish universities as hubs for basic science research by supporting convergent research and nurturing young researchers. Pusan National University is focusing on earth, marine, and atmospheric sciences (selected in 2023), while Chonnam National University is concentrating on eco-friendly materials and energy (selected in 2024).

Taking this conference as an opportunity, the two project teams signed an MOU to expand joint research and international cooperation. Moving forward, they plan to strengthen the global research network, identify international joint research projects, expand cooperation with major overseas research institutions, and jointly promote the G-LAMP initiative.

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