On June 16, Kolon Industries announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Seoul for collaboration in the fields of AI and materials. The agreement aims to enhance future competitiveness in advanced technologies and foster key specialized talent.
The MOU combines the university's strong research capabilities with the company's global technology infrastructure to secure new growth drivers for the next generation of industries. The two institutions will collaborate in various areas, including establishing a joint research system in AI and materials, sharing the latest technology and advanced industry information, jointly utilizing university research infrastructure and corporate technology resources, and training specialized personnel based on AI integration.
Under the agreement, Kolon Industries plans to integrate its proprietary high-performance material development technologies with the cutting-edge AI research capabilities of the University of Seoul, including deep learning and machine information. This collaboration is expected to accelerate the transition of its new material development process to AX.
Kolon Industries possesses chemical material technology that meets various properties required for high-value materials, such as waterproofing, soundproofing, durability, and heat resistance. The company is actively pursuing the AX transition to further enhance these capabilities. AI is being utilized in various research and development areas, including information gathering and interpretation, internal data integration analysis for insights, and material simulation and predictive modeling.
A representative from Kolon Industries stated, "We expect this agreement will significantly enhance our material development capabilities. Additionally, both institutions plan to establish a system for training specialized personnel who can be immediately deployed in the industry, going beyond simple research collaboration."
Heo Sung, CEO of Kolon Industries, remarked, "We are already rapidly advancing the AX transition across various sectors. By closely collaborating with the University of Seoul's excellent research infrastructure, we will accelerate new material development and secure new growth engines to lead the market."
Won Yong-gul, President of the University of Seoul, commented, "The partnership with Kolon Industries, a leader in the global materials industry, will elevate our AI and new materials research capabilities. We aim to establish a successful model of industry-academia collaboration that contributes to the advancement of the nation's high-tech industry through joint research reflecting the needs of the corporate sector and securing foundational technologies."
Meanwhile, Kolon Industries has also been active in environmental initiatives, recently completing a 'Marine Forest Creation Project' in collaboration with the Korea Fisheries Resources Agency and the Environmental Foundation in April.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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