We will move forward to accelerate the global era of K-materials! The Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT, marked its 17th anniversary with a focus on globalizing K-materials and outlined its path towards achieving ‘Materials Superpower Korea.’ On April 22, KIMS celebrated its milestone at its main building auditorium in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, with all its employees in attendance. During the event, a...

Dr. Chul-jin Choi has been inaugurated as the 7th president of the Korea Institute of Materials Science! Dr. Chul-jin Choi has been appointed as the 7th president of the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT. President Choi began his official duties on Monday, April 22nd, with an inauguration ceremony held at the auditorium in the main building of KIMS. Dr. Choi, born in 1961, graduated from Masan High Scho...

Electromagnetic wave absorbers with strong absorption and broad effective bandwidth! Dr. Hee-jung Lee's research team from the Department of Functional Composites in Composites Research Division at KIMS has successfully developed a metal-organic framework(MOF) that enhances dielectric and magnetic loss in the gigahertz (GHz) high frequency band. They have compounded this MOF to create a high-performance, broadband absorption material. Previous research focused on developing electromagnet...

The meeting of science with art and culture, blooming in the region! The Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has undertaken the 'Grid Network Changwon' project in collaboration with the local artist team 'F5' with the aim of exploring new artistic possibilities through innovative materials and technological advancements. This initiative also seeks to contribute to the dissemination of scientific knowledge and popular culture. ‘F5’ is an artistic organization based in Changwon, comp...

Electronic device thermal management made simpler and slightly better! Dr. Cheol-Woo Ahn, leading a research team at the Department of Functional Ceramics within the Ceramic Materials Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), has developed the world's first heat dissipation material. This material reduces hydrophilicity through a chemical reaction that forms a nanocrystalline composite layer and increases thermal conductivity by controlling point defects. This process occurs...

Pay attention to improving the hydrogen embrittlement resistance properties of metal materials! Dr. Ji-sung Yoo, of the Department of Hydrogen Materials Evaluation in the Extreme Materials Institute, has been selected as March’s Material Innovation Rising Star Researcher by the Korean Institute of Metals and Materials. KIMS is a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT. Dr. Yoo is conducting research to enhance the hydrogen embrittlement resistance of meta...

Localizing Next-Generation Nuclear Reactor Materials and Manufacturing Technology! The Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT, signed a business agreement with the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute(KAERI) for research on next-generation nuclear reactor materials and manufacturing on February 20th in the conference room of KIMS located in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do. Established in 1959, KAERI is the only ...

We take the lead in creating a society that practices sharing! The Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT, extended financial assistance to underprivileged individuals in the region during the Lunar New Year holiday, showcasing the collective warmth of its employees. On Monday, February 5th, KIMS allocated funds raised by its employees to support four local underprivileged families for the Lunar New Year. The...

Top 10 materials science technologies chosen by the public! The Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT, has selected the "Top 10 KIMS Materials News of the Year 2023" through a public vote. The selection of this year's outstanding research achievements was conducted via a referendum to directly identify excellent research results from KIMS that the public could resonate with. The goal is to highlight the institu...

The Process of getting to know is happier than knowing! Dr. Seung-zeon Han of the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT, has released his second book,‘Neo Alchemist,’ following his first science textbook,‘Modern Alchemist(2021).’In a world overflowing with information, he captures attention by explaining the scientific principles of creating new and diverse materials in his unique and entertaining style. Th...

Committed to disseminating achievements and information in materials technology! The Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT, was selected as the winner of the 12th Korea Education Donation Award in 2023, hosted by the Ministry of Education. KIMS was recognized for planning and developing various contents and programs to promote science culture based on different science levels and classes(children, youth, vul...

N-Lab, Repays the People’s Trust with Excellent Research Results! The Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT held a 2023 N-Lab. research accomplishment presentation meeting on Tuesday, November 28, at the seminar room on the second floor of KIMS Research Building 1 in Changwon, Gyeongnam. This presentation meeting which started in 2021 and marks its third anniversary this year was held with the purpose of ann...

A Self-made Metaverse Without Any Construction Costs! The Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT won the grand prize in the‘Metaverse’category at the‘9th SNS of the Year’hosted by the Korea Association for Social Contents Development. KIMS operates various social media channels, including blogs, posts, Instagram, and YouTube, actively utilizing them for online self-promotion.‘META KIMS,’the institutional m...

Technology Leading the Global Heat-Dissipation Ceramic Materials Market! The research achievement of the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT, was selected as the‘100 National Excellent R&D Performance in 2023.’The selected technology is ‘the KIMS MgO(Magnesia) new heat-dissipation material’ developed by Dr. Cheol-woo Ahn’s research team from the Department of Functional Ceramics in the Ceramic Materia...

Established a Self-Reliant Foundation for Localizing Rare Earth Permanent Magnets A research team led by Dr. Jung-goo Lee from the Department of Magnetic Materials in the Powder Materials Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS) has successfully assisted STAR GROUP IND Co., Ltd. in localizing heavy rare earth-reduced rare earth magnets. This support included access to high-priced R&D facilities, which are challenging for small and medium-sized enterprises to est...