KIMS makes every effort to achieve carbon neutrality using materials technology ​ Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science of the Republic of Korea has recently organized 'Materials Technology R&D Planning Center for Carbon-Neutralization' and decided to actively research in the field of materials science along with making every effort to plan and find related businesses to achieve carbon neutrality. KIMS establis...

KIMS started "Science Delivery", contactless hands-on science program Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science of the Republic of Korea started "Science Delivery" which is an contactless hands-on science program for kids. KIMS selected some elementary schools which are geographically isolated or located in disadvantaged areas and delivered science kits and books. ​ ​"Science Delivery" basically delivers science kits...

 KIMS celebrated its 14th anniversary of the founding Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea celebrated its 14th anniversary of the establishment on April 23rd, 2021. The ceremony was held in the main auditorium of KIMS where president Junghwan Lee, some managing staff and award winners attended. ​ Considering the pandemic situation and preventing the spreading of the virus, ...

 KIMS developed the World's first on-site rapid detection technology for respiratory infection pathogens KIMS, a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT jointly developed a plasmonic isothermal recombinase polymerase amplification(RPA) array chip with Samsung Medical Center. This is the world's first on-site PCR technology which can detect 8 pathogens(4 bacteria and 4 viruses) that cause acute respiratory infectious diseases in 30 minutes, led by Sung...

KIMS signed an MOU with KICET to strengthen cooperation for ceramics technology Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea signed an MOU with Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology(KICET), another government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on 29th of March in a main conference room at KIMS. The agreement aims to contribute to nation...

 KIMS held a MOU signing ceremony with GBIA as a first step to start cooperation Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea held a MOU signing ceremony with Gimhae Biomedical Industry Promotion Agency(GBIA) on 17th of March in a conference room at KIMS. The agreement aims to establish an organic cooperative system to systematically promote the development of new industrie...

 KIMS developed a new technology to produce hydrogen energy using seawater Led by Dr. Sungmook Choi, a research unit from the Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea developed a new technology that makes it possible to produce hydrogen energy using seawater electrolysis. ​ Seawater electrolysis is a promising technology​ for the production of hydrogen energy and seawater desalina...

 KIMS provided technology support for global hidden champions in Gyeongnam Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea started providing technical support for six(6) global hidden champions in Gyeongnam which were DAEHO TECHNOLOGY KOREA Co. Ltd, ALMAC Co. Ltd, WOORIM MACHINERY Co. Ltd, DAERYUK FLANGE Co. Ltd, CENOTEC Co. Ltd, and ANYCASTING Co. Ltd. These companies were all selected ...

 KIMS hosted a project meeting to help localize design technique of aircraft carrier Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea hosted a project meeting to discuss how to provide technical support for the invited organizations that are carrying out the project to localize design technique of light aircraft carriers. Led by Dr. Byon from the department of extreme environmental Coatings a...

 KIMS developed exceptionally flexible and patchable optoelectronic devices Researchers at KIMS have successfully developed a rollable optoelectronic sensor for the first time in Korea. Led by Dr. Yonghun Kim, the research unit is part of the Korea Institute of Materials Science, a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea. ​ This newly developed technology uses next-generation 2D nanomaterials, which are gaining popularity r...

KIMS and HYUNDAI had a signing ceremony to collaborate on hydrogen technology Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea had a signing ceremony with HYUNDAI on Feb 25th in the main conference room at KIMS. The purpose of this meeting is to find out possible areas of mutual interests and lay the groundwork to start joint research projects. Below is the areas of cooperation - ...

 KIMS and SNU held an annual colloquium to share their knowledge and interests on materials technology Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea started having an annual discussion with Seoul National University(SNU), a top research-oriented university in Korea to share their knowledge and promote joint research projects. ​ Colloquium means "talking together" or "having a conversation" ...

 KIMS nurtures promising researchers in the field of materials science ​Some prospective Ph.D. graduates specializing in materials science were awarded for publishing outstanding papers in their field. The award was hosted by Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science of the Republic of Korea. ​ KIMS started giving the award since 2003 to secure excellent personnel and establish human network from major un...

 KIMS developed an optical sensor material for drug detection in sweat Researchers at KIMS have successfully developed a wearable sensor that can detect illegal drugs in sweat by using nanomaterials technology that amplifies the optical signal of narcotics to flexible, body-worn material. Led by Dr. Ho Sang ​Jung, the research unit is part of the Korea Institute of Materials Science, a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT. The techn...

 High sensitive sensor chips allow early diagnosis of myocardial infarction The research unit led by Dr. Sung-gyu Park from the Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT have successfully developed a three-dimensional nanobiosensor chip that can diagnose acute myocardial infarction within two hours by utilizing three-dimensional gold(Au) nanowire additive technology.​ ​ The research team once ...