Key Research
      Theme Institutes
      Introduction of Key Research
      Theme Institutes
      Introduction of Key Research Theme Institutes
      Designation of Focused Theme Research Institute
      Justification for Establishing a Focused Theme Research Institute in Materials and Energy
      Importance
      Providing Solutions for Sustainable Human Activities Through Research on Maximizing the Efficiency of Material and Energy Use
      Originality
      Paradigm Shift from Fundamental Scientific Research Focused on Principle Exploration to Advanced Goal-Oriented Research Through the Establishment of a Fundamental Science Convergence and Interdisciplinary Research Institute
      Suitability
      Possesses core problem-solving capabilities for ‘sustainability of human activities’.
      - Gwangju and South Jeolla Province possess geographical and environmental characteristics suitable for the establishment of an energy transition and eco-friendly energy system.
      - Possesses the potential for developing and innovating advanced energy technologies through collaboration with research institutions and companies in the regional Energy Valley.
      - Holds 102 professors in basic science fields (physics, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, earth environment, biology, life science, etc.) capable of conducting diverse and complex convergent research.
      - Possibility of convergence research utilizing a multi-disciplinary academic ecosystem based on the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, and College of AI Convergence.
      University-Owned Infrastructure
      Possesses core problem-solving capabilities for the ‘sustainability of human activities’
      - Leading Research Center in Materials and Energy (3), Key Research Institute (2)
      - Yeosu Carbon Neutral Support Center, Semiconductor Joint Research Institute, Semiconductor Specialized University
      - Secondary Battery Specialized University
      - Gwangju Industry-Academia Convergence Center within Bitgreen Industrial Complex
      Regional Infrastructure
      Possesses core problem-solving capabilities for the ‘sustainability of human activities’
      - Gwangju-Jeonnam Energy Industry Convergence Complex
      - Yeosu Carbon Neutral Chemical Process Training Center Development Project
      - Energy Valley Strong Small Research and Development Special Zone
      - Gwangju Future Car National Industrial Complex
      - Energy Valley, Energy Valley Business Development Institute
      - Gwangju Future Car Components, Materials, and Equipment Specialized Complex
      - Gwangju Artificial Intelligence Convergence Integration Complex Development Project
      - Gwangju Free Economic Zone Smart Energy Industry Zone
      - Green Energy Research Institute
      - Korea Institute of Energy Research
      - Korea Electric Power Corporation and its subsidiaries
      - Gwangju Climate and Energy Promotion Agency
      - Jeonnam Carbon Neutral Transition Resource Recycling Demonstration Support Center
      Research Project Management Plan for Promoting Collaborative Research at Focused Theme Research Institutes
      Mid- to Long-Term Development Roadmap for Focused Theme Research Institutes
      Multi-faceted mid- to long-term promotion strategies for growing into a world-class basic science collaborative research institute
      01
      Education/Human Resource Development Program Establishment
      - Revision and New Establishment/Opening of Graduate School Education and Curriculum for Complex Research
      - Operation of Graduate Student Mentoring and Coaching Program Using Postdoctoral Researchers
      02
      Industry-University-Research Institute Collaboration Program Establishment
      - Promotion of Innovative Industry-University Collaborative Research Projects to Promote Technological Innovation and Research Development
      - Securing Basic Research and Applicable Technical Capabilities Through Close Cooperation with Industries
      - Operation of Collaborative Research Institutes with Industries
      03
      Establishment of Domestic and International Collaborative Research Linkage Program
      - Strengthening Domestic and International Exchanges and Cooperation
      - Strengthening Internationalized Curriculum and Learning Environment
      04
      Establishment of Local Government and Government Cooperation Program
      - Presenting Major Material and Energy Policies such as Economy and Energy Security Based on the Global RE100 International Agreement
      - Conducting Research Topics that Meet Government Policy Objectives
      05
      Establishment of Domestic and International Collaborative Research Plans for Each Project within the Research Institute
      - Specification of Domestic and International Collaborative Research Plans for Detailed Tasks of Each Overall Project
      - Composition of Research Cooperation and Innovative Domestic and International Collaborative Research Plans by Overall Project within the Research Institute
      Pursue Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research
      Materials · Energy
      Research Promotion
      - Research participation across diverse academic departments and majors.
      - Organization of LAMP full-time faculty based on five core strategies.
      - Organization into medium/large-scale overarching projects rather than small-scale ones
      Maximize Research Outcomes
      - Stage 1 : Conducting basic research centered around five overarching core themes.
      - Stage 2 : Promoting convergent research by each full-time faculty member.
      - Mandatory domestic and international collaborative research