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Research Center

UNIST 해수자원화 연구센터 정보
UNIST Seawater Resources Technology Research Center
Representative	Youngsik Kim of ECHE Professor.	Vision	On top of the systematic studies on R&D field, related technologies have been developed for commercialization and industrialization by experts in various fields based on industry-academic cooperation at the center in UNIST.
Mission	In many areas such as seawater desalination, sterilization, hydrogen production, and CO2 capture.

UNIST 이차전지 산학 연구센터 정보
UNIST Battery R&D Center
Representative	Kyeong-Min Jeong of ECHE Professor.	Vision	A Research Hub Leading Battery Technology Development and Industrial Collaboration
Mission	The Battery Research Center is dedicated to developing core battery technologies, strengthening industry-academia collaboration, and facilitating the commercialization of research outcomes to support the growth of the battery manufacturing industry. Our key missions include: Developing Core Battery Technologies: Advancing research in materials development, electrode and battery design, battery systems, and recycling technologies to enhance performance, safety, and cost efficiency. Industry-Oriented Research: Innovating high-quality, low-cost, and mass-producible battery manufacturing technologies, recognizing that the battery industry is a precision-driven, large-scale manufacturing sector. Utilizing Advanced Characterization and Modeling Techniques: Employing cutting-edge characterization methods, multi-scale modeling, and computational simulations to drive innovation in battery science. Enhancing Industry-Academia Collaboration & Technology Transfer: Accelerating the industrial implementation of research through close collaboration with companies and developing reliable, high-performance battery technologies to strengthen industrial competitiveness. Building a Sustainable Battery Technology Ecosystem: Establishing a robust research network with industry partners to drive continuous innovation and advance the future of the battery sector.

UNIST 차세대촉매 연구센터 정보
UNIST Next-Generation Catalysis Center (NCC)
Representative	Jae Sung Lee of ECHE Professor.	Vision	Support for catalyst analysis equipment and R&D consultation for Korean catalyst industry.
Mission	Support R&D of high-efficiency catalyst fabrication and process technology. Main service 1) Operate reactor and analysis equipment for catalyst development (request for use from outside) Main service 2) Consultation and advice for catalyst-related R&D and solutions to difficult technologies of companies.

UNIST 페로브트로닉스 연구센터 정보
UNIST Perovtronics Research Center (Perovskite electronics)
Representative	Sang-il Seok of ECHE Professor.	Vision	The research center intends to contribute to the development of science, technology and industry in the country through collaboration and convergence research with the faculty members joining.
Mission	Energy harvesting devices based on optoelectric and thermoelectric and piezoelectric using halide perovskite, LEDs, etc.

UNIST 미세플라스틱 대응 화공/바이오 융합 공정 연구센터 정보
UNIST SMILE Center(Spent plastic and Microplastic up-cycling for Industry, Life and Environment through bio-chemical convergence Center)
Representative	Young Hwan Kim of ECHE Professor.	Vision	Creating a sustainable chemical industry by providing microplastic problem solution.
Mission	Development of Chemical engineering / Bio convergence source process technology for up-cycling of plastics after use. Strategy 1 ) Development of Chemical Engineering/Bio Convergence Process Strategy 2 ) Development of new concept Up-cycling process and source biodegradable plastic material Strategy 3 ) Demonstration of Industrial Source Application Technology Based on Corporate Demand