Kolon Industries and University of Seoul Sign MOU for AI and Materials Collaboration

Kolon Industries is accelerating the development of advanced materials using artificial intelligence (AI).
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 professionals in the industry.
The MOU was established to combine the university's strong research capabilities with the company's global technological infrastructure to secure new growth engines for the next generation. The two institutions will collaborate in various areas, including the establishment of a joint research system in AI and materials, sharing of the latest technology and industry information, joint utilization of university research infrastructure and corporate technological resources, and training professionals based on AI integration.
As part of the agreement, Kolon Industries plans to integrate its proprietary high-performance material development technology with the cutting-edge AI research capabilities of the University of Seoul, including deep learning and machine information. This integration is expected to accelerate the transition of its new material development process to AX.
Kolon Industries possesses chemical material technology that meets various physical 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 strengthen our material development capabilities. Additionally, the two institutions plan to establish a system for training professionals who can be immediately deployed in the industry, going beyond simple research collaboration."
Heo Seong, CEO of Kolon Industries, remarked, "We are already rapidly advancing the AX transition in various areas. 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."
University of Seoul President Won Yong-geol noted, "The partnership with Kolon Industries, a leader in the global materials industry, will elevate the university's AI and new materials research capabilities. We aim to establish a successful model of industry-academia collaboration that contributes to the development of the national advanced 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 the 'Marine Forest Creation Project' in collaboration with the Korea Fisheries Resources Agency and the Environmental Foundation in April.



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