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

Kolon Industries signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Seoul on June 16 for collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI) and materials. Kolon Industries CEO Heo Seong (right) and University of Seoul President Won Yong-geol (left) pose for a commemorative photo. [Photo=Kolon Industries]

Kolon Industries is accelerating its efforts in advanced material development 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 drivers for the next generation of industries. The two institutions will collaborate in various areas, including the establishment of a joint research system in AI and materials, sharing of the latest technologies and industry information, joint utilization of university research infrastructure and corporate technological resources, and training professionals based on AI integration.
Under this 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 integration is expected to accelerate the transition of its new material development processes to an AX model.
Kolon Industries possesses chemical material technology that meets various properties required for high-value materials, such as waterproofing, soundproofing, durability, and heat resistance, and is actively pursuing the AX transition to further enhance these capabilities. The company is also leveraging AI in various research and development areas, including information gathering, semantic interpretation, internal data integration analysis, 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 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 drivers 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 serve as a stepping stone to elevate the university's AI and new materials research capabilities. We aim to build a successful model of industry-academia collaboration that contributes to the advancement of the nation's high-tech industry through joint research that reflects the needs of the corporate sector and the acquisition of fundamental technologies."
Meanwhile, Kolon Industries has also been active in environmental initiatives, completing a 'Marine Forest Creation Project' in collaboration with the Korea Fisheries Resources Agency and the Environment Foundation in April.

* This article has been translated by AI.