Reseaerch Units
The British/American Studies Institute
The British/American Studies Institute was established to improve the understanding of American and British culture through various academic activities involving English?speaking areas. To this end, the Institute invites scholars at home and abroad to hold open lectures and seminars on the history, politics, society, literature, and the arts of English?speaking areas. In addition, the Institute collects books and material for the study of these areas, and holds study sessions on a regular basis to deepen understanding of these cultures.
In the future, the Institute will strengthen ties with the Korean studies institutes working in English- speaking countries. To realize these goals, it will increase academic exchanges with English American Studies institutes in foreign countries to invigorate the study of American and British cultures.
European Regional Studies Institute
The Institute was established in 1999 to meet the government's demand for globalization and to create more professional personnel working in and studying politics, economics, culture, and other academic fields in Europe.
Its mid and long?term itinerary includes five areas: research, education, academic events, facilities, and finances. The Institute plans to create a joint?research team to study for the next two to five years how the European Union (EU) was created, the wide spectrum of the European cultures, and the language policies of EU members. To achieve this, it will recruit more talented researchers and attempt to attract more research funds.
Close attention will be paid to education by linking European Regional Studies?related majors to the Interdisciplinary Program of European Studies graduate courses. It will strengthen social awareness by establishing open courses for the public.
In addition, academic seminars will be held on topics such as the 21st century cooperative relationship between Europe and Korea, the European Union and an Asian union, European and Korean policies on the environment, and the economic and trade policies of Europe and Korea. The Institute's facility has yet to be fully furnished. More effort will be made to attract research funds.
Research Institute for Humanities
The goal of the Research Institute for Humanities is to conduct studies on Humanities, and find ways for this field of study to contribute to the evolvement of society. Particularly, at this time of history, the issue is what kind of role it should play. Against this backdrop, the Institute performs the following activities: studying Humanities areas and leading academically supported projects, launching a social awareness campaign to popularize this field of study, collecting and organizing Humanities data, holding academic seminars to present study results, conducting cooperative research with other research institutes and academic circles, and performing research projects requested by outside institutions.
Institute for Religion and Culture
The Institute for Religion and Culture conducts research and studies on primitive religions, historical religions, new?emerging religions, Asian and Western religions, and the cultural phenomena accompanying the rises and falls of these religions using the research methods of humanities and social studies. Through these activities, the Institute expects to contribute to the development of these fields of study, and increase the exchanges and understanding among peoples, religions, and cultures.
To this end, the Institute publishes academic journals, and hold academic seminars, and conferences on a regular basis. Through cooperation and exchanges with research centers at home and abroad, it pursues the evolvement of studies of religion and culture.
Center for Philosophical Studies
The Center for Philosophical Studies was established to conduct systematic, professional, and comprehensive studies on Asian and Western philosophies. It seeks to manage Humanities and Social Studies and Natural Sciences exchange programs systematically, run research?supporting programs for future generations, and develop philosophy educational programs for a wider layer of audience.
By working for the popularization of philosophy and delivering philosophy education to the greater public, the Center aims to create a new culture based on the understanding of philosophy in the future. To this end, the Center performs the following activities: carrying out long and shortterm projects utilizing every condition given, and conducting research and education systems efficient by adopting team?oriented system.
The Center also focuses on maximizing the efficiency of the study of philosophy by conducting systematic, professional, and comprehensive studies of Asian and Western philosophical thoughts by recruiting as many talented research staff as possible. Through this, the Center will realize one of its long?term visions to transform itself to one of the most acclaimed philosophical research and educational institutes.
The Center has a will to strengthen and expand its educational functions by running post?doctoral supporting programs, developing philosophy education contents and programs, offering open lectures, opening cultural courses on basic philosophical education, logics, and essay writing, and philosophy camps for local residents. Through these activities, more professionals in this field of study are expected to be cultivated, and philosophy will approach the general public not as an academic subject but as a part of our lives. By deepening its academic level of study and popularizing its areas at the same time, the Center is eager to contribute partly to forming of future cultural trends.
Korean Language and Literature Studies Institute
At the fierce controversy over globalization, and identity crisis particularly due to language issues, the Korean Language and Literature Studies Institute conducts and supports language education programs and various research programs to stay relevant in the changing era.
To this end, the Institute aims to conduct further research on Korean literature, to make these results pervasive, and to remain committed to education and research activities regarded to be necessary for future generations in the knowledge?based society. The Institute carries out projects contributing to the globalization of the Korean literature by supporting academic activities related to Korean literature and building the research and information network.
Research Center for Japanese Studies
The goal of the Research Center for Japanese Studies is to develop the Japanese studies in Korea, to contribute to greater understanding between Korea and Japan and cultural exchanges, and to develop the local community at the same time by building a database of Japanese studies and conducting comprehensive and systematic studies on Japan in terms of Japanese language, culture, folklore, history, politics, economy, and society.
To achieve this goal, the Center plans to host domestic and international academic conferences, publish academic journals, collect research material, and perform increasing amount of exchanges on this topic with domestic and foreign universities and academic institutes.
Research Center for History and Culture
The Research Center for History and Culture conducts comprehensive studies on Korean history, and Asian and Western history. It strives to build an organic and comprehensive research system with related fields of study, to develop history education programs and contents for various layer of demanders, and to contribute to the popularization of historical contents and creation of a new culture. To achieve these goals, the Center carries out the following activities:
- Study of Korean, and Asian and Western History comprehensively and systematically
- nvestigation of methods of tying with related fields of studies, and academic exchanges
- operating a stable research support program for future generations of scholars and researchers
- operating various educational programs to teach history and culture in step with the popu- larization phenomena of history study
Management Research Institute
The Management Research Institute was established to study theories on business administration, economy, and trade, and how to apply them into practice, thereby contributing to the cooperation among industry, education, and government. To this end, the Institute conducts research projects, education programs, academic studies, and consulting services. These activities include diagnosis of a business administration practices, consulting services for company guidance and administration, business plan assessments for public companies or local governments, research of cost planning, publishing journals and periodicals, and offering education and training programs to nurture professionals.
To perform these activities, seven specialized research centers have been made part of the Institute. The Research Center for Electronic Commerce is one example, and research centers for cost planning, 6 sigma business administration renovation, customer satisfaction, OD consulting, service science, and SCM/logistics provide professional and comprehensive consulting services of full?time scholars, researchers, and the advisory committee.
The Institute’s organizational chart is comprised of competent research staff with 40 faculty members of the Division of Business Administration, CNU, principal and full?time researchers. The organization chart is as follows:
DirectorAdvisory CommitteeManagement CommitteePublishing CommitteeBureauPlanning OfficeResearch Center for Electronic Commerce Research Center for Cost Planning Center for 6 Sigma Administration RenovationResearch Center for Customer Satisfaction OD Consulting CenterCenter for Service ScienceResearch Center for SCM/Logistics* Nurturing EC
professionals
* Management technology
* Providing information* Accounting/Cost related education and consulting
* Cost accounting
* Economic feasibility/validity* Strategic realization of 6 sigma
* Administration renovation program
* Administration renovation education* CS related research
* Public administration service
* Satisfaction research
* Customer center research* Leadership development
* Leadership education
* Case research of leadership development* Nurturing service science professionals
* Consulting service areas such as medicine, distribution, education, and others* Nurturing SCM/Logistics professionals and consulting service
* Supply chain management
* Diagnosis and analysis
Institute of Law and Public Administration
The Institute of Law and Public Administration was established to contribute to the development of social sciences in Korea through research and study activities on law and public administration issues. To this end, the Institute carries out the following activities:
- studies general phenomena related to law and public administration
- conducts research and studies by external requests
- publishes books and thesis collections
- holds research seminars, culture courses, and academic conferences
- cooperates and exchanges with academic institutions at home and abroad
- performs other related activities
Institute of Social Sciences
The Institute of Social Sciences came into existence to contribute to the development of social sciences through various research activities on social phenomena and to study the social phenomena occurring in the community of Gwangju and Jeonnam region, and in the Korean communities in foreign countries.
The Institute is involved in research and studies on general phenomena of our society, carries out research projects requested by external entities, publishes theses collections, and holds academic conferences, seminars, and culture courses.
Research Institute for Asia and Pacific Rim
The Research Institute for Asia and Pacific Rim was established to academically approach issues on society, economy, politics, and culture of the Asia and Pacific region including issues pertaining to the Korean peninsula and unification between the two Koreas.
To achieve this goal, the Institute plans to hold domestic and international academic conferences, host discussion sessions with specialists, promote lectures inviting prominent scholars on these issues, publish research results, and drive exchanges with local and overseas researchers and academic exchanges with foreign research institutes. The Institute strives to conduct research activities to collect data on the seven million Koreans working overseas to utilize to enhance the competitiveness of our country.
May 18 Institute
In order to explore the meanings and possibilities of using the lessons of 5.18 Gwangju Democratic Movement and to contribute to the evolvement of democracy and the improvement of human rights in Korea, the May 18 Institute has continued to carry out the following activities since its establishment on December 10, 1996:
- researches material related to 5.18 Movement
- publishes and advertises research results, and presents them to the public
- offers information on 5.18 Movement to foreign countries as well as the general public in Korea
- studies and applies ideology on democracy, human rights, and peace
Every May, the Institute hosts large?scale domestic and overseas academic conferences, publishes thesis collections, research anthology, and brochures on the 5.18 Movement in Gwangju. To support these activities, the Institute strives to emphasize democratic values. The Institute’s journal, Democracy and Human Rights, issued twice annually, has been designated as one of the Korea Research Foundation’s Registration Journals, a status of a nationally acclaimed periodical in Korea. In the future, the Institute will operate various educational programs on democracy and human rights, and establish a database of the material on the 5.18 Movement. It seeks ways to become a democratic human rights and peace center in Asia through vigorous exchanges and cooperation with research institutes at home and abroad.
Institute of Women's Studies
Phone: +82-62-530-2615 URL: http://altair.chonnam.ac.kr/~women/
The Institute of Women’s Studies aims at bringing about ways to prompt gender equality, developing female potential powers, and improving women’s social status in society. To achieve these goals, it conducts studies and activities to increase the role of women in the society.
In terms of gender?related study, the Institute holds regular academic conferences and discussion sessions, and conducts interdisciplinary joint research projects, thereby creating chances for domestic and foreign scholars to exchange information and thoughts and broadening their academic horizons. In the local community, the Institute collects data on the current situation of female rights in this region and provides programs that can enhance the ability and possibility to work in cooperation with the Gwangju Metropolitan government, female rights’ organizations, and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. In addition, it also hosts leadership camps targeting CNU female students to nurture them into leaders for future generation, and employment?enhancing programs for girls.
Center for Regional Development
Phone: +82-62-530-1428 URL: http://cba.chonnam.ac.kr/
The Center for Regional Development first began as CNU?attached legal institute back in 1968 to fertilize various studies on regional studies issues. It focuses on solving general issues of the local region through research and analysis of the economy, society, city planning, environment, and transportation.
Through comprehensive research and analysis of the current economy, society, city planning, environment, transportation, the Institute strives to solve related issues through suggesting a regional development model.
In order to publish its research results, the Institute has issued a journal, Regional Development Study, since 1969, publishing its 47th issue in December 2006. For more vigorous discussion and stimulation of research, it holds a discussion session each month. In 2006, three special discussion sessions were held to discuss theory on regional development, and practical matters relating to the topic.
The Institute has published twice every year since 2000, and supported the public demand for promising regional research since 2005. In step with the globalization trend, it hosts an international academic conference in cooperation with Hudan University from China, and Saga University from Japan.
The institute is making greater efforts along with businesses and pubic organizations to nurture development in Gwangju and the Jeonnam region. It aims to become a central institute linking industry and academia in this region.
Research Institute for Basic Sciences
Phone: +82-62-530-3480 URL: http://altair.chonnam.ac.kr/~basic/
The Research Institute for Basic Sciences was established to enhance basic sciences by conducting research on qualitative improvement of basic sciences. To this end, the Institute carries out the following activities:
- conducts world?class research activities in each field thanks to basic science financial support from the Ministry of Education and Human Resources.
- Holds domestic and international academic conferences and discussion sessions on basic science issues.
- Conducts research requested by external parties, and joint studies between industry and the University
The Institute was established as a CNU?attached Applied Physics Institute in 1967, and changed its system and name to Science and Chemistry Institute in 1970. And in 1983, the CNU?attached Research Institute for Basic Sciences was born by incorporating the Marine Institute, Science/Chemistry Institute, and Chemistry Institute. It was designated as a central institute in Gwangju and the Jeonnam region in 1994, and is now actively working on research projects in Hydraulics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Environment, and the global environment.
Human Economics Research Institute
Phone: +82-62-530-1315 URL: http://altair.chonnam.ac.kr/~betlive/
Originating from the Home Science Institute established in 1991, the Human Economics Research Institute studies home economics?related issues to contribute to improving our life quality and welfare level. In order to meet the current demands of society, it expands its study horizons, and focuses on education and consulting services for the community. So far, it has conducted research requested by external parties including writing a book about the history on women’s rights in the City of Gwangju, preserving keepsakes from the 5.18 Democratic Movement, and carrying out a research on the influence of Hangbisan, Sulfur?based Oriental Medicine on weight loss.
It also studies the changes of Korean physical conditions, and new physical standards for Koreans, including standardization of spectacle frames. Furthermore, it publishes a journal, Human Economics Research, annually, and hosts more than 6 discussion sessions and 2 workshops for child counselors a year. In the years to come, the Institute plans to develop on?the?job training courses for specialists working in this field, and offer open lectures on and off- campus.
18. Plant Resources Institute
Phone: +82-62-530-0790
The Plant Resources Institute is aimed at identifying where plant resources are distributed in South Korea and their biological characteristics, and conducting basic studies on how to preserve and utilize them. To achieve this goal, it carries out the following activities:
- Invigorates basic and applied studies on plant resources
- Develops creative resources through industry?academia cooperation by collecting and managing basic information for the development of BT industry in the 21st century
- Explores a new possibility for application of this field of study by searching for more resource plants, analyzing their elements, measuring the degree of activity of the functional materials, and authorization of organisms
- Provides information on how to preserve and re?build the ecosystem through raising endangered plant species
- Exchanges research results and technology with industry partners and other higher learning institutions through symposiums, seminars, and international joint studies
19. Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology
Phone: +82-62-530-2012 URL: http://altair.chonnam.ac.kr/~asat/
The Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology’s goal is to contribute to the development of agriculture by conducting various research projects and studies to develop agricultural technology and resources, and look for ways to increase profitability.
The Institute was originally launched as the College of Agriculture Farm and Fishing Village Development Institute back in 1963, which changed its name to the Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology in 1991. It now performs studies on agricultural and science technology, and agro?economy and agro?administration to maximize the income generated by the agricultural and fishing community. Currently the Institute has eight research departments, carrying out vigorous research activities.
20. Functional Foods Research Center
Phone: +82-62-530-2140
The Functional Foods Research Center was launched on January 31, 2005 to lead the future?oriented, efficient, environment?friendly, and human?centered functional food industry, and to help transform the industry into a competitive business part cable of improving national competitiveness. To attain this goal, it tries to promote basic and applied researches on functional and related foods, and aggressively carries out the development of practical and creative technology through industry and education cooperation efforts in this region. The Center’s departments of research planning, functional food substance research, and functional food development, conducts research on the efficacy of functional food substances.
21. Research Institute of Nursing Science
Phone: +82-62-220-4356 URL: http://nursing.jnu.ac.kr/research/
The Research Institute of Nursing Science promotes effective and concrete ways of managing physical health through research in nursing science and nursing education programs. To this end, it supports joint research projects among professors, clinical nurses, and public health personnel. Furthermore, it supports research activities to acquire research funds at home and abroad, develops teaching methods for nursing students and on?the?job training programs, public health awareness programs targeting local residents, and conducts joint research projects among industry, schools, and research institutes, thereby producing world?class professional nursing personnel.
The Institute holds national and international academic conferences and seminars, publishes journals, newsletters, and academic materials, runs professionals nurturing programs and a nursing center, and develops projects such as Internet?aided nursing education programs and nursing personnel training programs.
22. Veterinary Medicine Research Institute
Phone: +82-62-530-2805
The Veterinary Medicine Research Institute was established in 1997 to conduct basic and applied research that can contribute to the development of the field of veterinary medicine. It tries to improve the productivity of local hog raising and stock breeding, and to enrich the quality of life of the general public. To this end, it promotes the local industry utilizing livestock, and to conduct research requested by external or national organizations on pets, companion animals, special, wild animals, and animals that need preserving such as Korea’s Jingo dog. The Institute strives to seek practical ways to cure diseases and prevent epidemics, a main concern in related industries and livestock?breeding farms. It conducts various academic activities including holding seminars and publishing journals.
23. Biotechnology Research Center
Phone: +82-62-530-2030 URL: http://altair.chonnam.ac.kr/~bioins/
The Biotechnology Research Center was established on May 8th, 1985 in order to lead the development of basic and creative studies in this field of study, establish the cooperative system between industry and academia, and foster talented personnel by gathering and utilizing scholars from various fields of study.
The Center has acquired more than 3.3 billion won of research funds on 147 research projects from the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development and Korea Research Foundation, thereby securing about sixty kinds of experimental tools. It has hosted 12 research presentations on genetic engineering and 18 local and international symposia and 125 seminars, and published about 213 theses.
The Center is currently playing a key role in biotechnology?nurturing projects and BT industry?nurturing projects with 34 full?time and part?time researchers. It hosts national and international academic conferences, publishes newsletters every year, and promotes itself through regular updates of information posted on its website. It actively participates in research projects such as NRL, frontier project promoted by the Ministry of Science and Technology, and research projects sponsored by Korea Research Foundation and Korea Science and Engineering Foundation. In addition, it does its best to develop local industry through cooperation with academia.
24. Research Institute of Drug Development
Phone: +82-62-530-2953 URL: http://altair.chonnam.ac.kr/~ridd/
The Research Institute of Drug Development was established in 1992 to create new drugs, making an effort to contribute to the development of pharmacology and cooperation between industry and school.
It holds symposia on a regular basis to identify domestic and overseas research trends, and publishes newsletters annually, noting papers published, patents status, and the list of books written by researchers working at the Institute. The Institute strives to gather research funds needed for developing new drugs and to revitalize the research activities in the Institute.
In a world where national competitiveness heavily relies on the level of biotechnology, competition is becoming fiercer to get the upper hand in the drug market, which is expected to create a huge value?added industry. The demand is higher than ever to build on research capacity in each country, which leads to creations of more new drugs. Researchers in the Research Institute of Drug Development focus on identifying the functions of human genes, how to develop new drugs through receptor research, the study of new biologically activating materials utilizing natural resources, and developing bio materials. Their research activities are appraised to have competitive power in the world market. Based on this technology, the expectation and zeal for new drugs is soaring. The foundation for becoming a leading research centers has been prepared based on government support.
The Center promises to develop into a nationally renowned institutes by securing more full?time researchers and creating synergies.
25. Research Institute of Medical Sciences
Phone: +82-62-220-4016 URL: http://chonnam.chonnam.ac.kr/~curims/
The Research Institute of Medical Sciences came into existence on November 21, 1979, and contributes to the development of medical sciences and to the betterment of public health by studying cooperatively pressing issues.
The Center is composed of the Director, General Manager, and research departments, focusing on the following activities:
- develops research tasks in basic and clinical medicine and offers financial supports
- carries out projects requested by external organizations on general medical issues, and tasks promoted by government policy
- hosts domestic and overseas academic symposia, and delivers presentations of research results sponsored by the Institute
- publishes journals, newsletters, and medical education materials
- nurtures competent researchers, offers them chances to study abroad, and supports discussion sessions
26. Dental Science Research Institute
Phone: +82-62-220-5486 URL: http://altair.chonnam.ac.kr/~dsri/
Established on April 22, 1992, the Dental Science Research Institute consists of a Management Committee, Advisory Committee, and four departments of Oral Diseases Research, Oral Biology Research, Material Research, and Publishing/Education. It aims at developing dental science by performing related projects, publishing journals, providing education programs, developing new products, and conducting research requested by external parties.
Its periodicals include newsletters and the Journal of Dental Science issued four times a year. It supports various academic events and promotes lifelong educational programs. In addition, it motivates and praise hard?working scholars by presenting the “Chiyoen Award” when they achieve excellent results in research and writing activities.
27. Hormone Research Center
Phone: +82-62-530-0507 URL: http://hrc.or.kr/
The Hormone Research Center is one of the Science Research Centers designated by the Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF). The Center was founded in CNU in 1995 and has since grown into one of the most prestigious organizations in Korea based on the abundant financial support from KOSEF and CNU. In 2004, when the support from the KOSEF ended, the Center was designated as one of the Key Research Centers from the Korea Research Foundation.
The goals of HRC are: 1) to become an internationally well?recognized research center for hormonal study by specializing its research on endocrine disorders, 2) to suggest fundamental treatments for hormone?causing diseases by identifying its causes, and 3) to contribute to the vitalization of the public health industry by technology transfer of prominent research results. The information obtained through these studies for the last 10 years will undoubtedly be utilized to identify new therapies against endocrinological diseases, improve the productivity of livestock, and control population and develop new drugs.
At present, 3 teams, 9 professors from the Division of Bioscience, 3 temporary working professors, 6 post?Doc fellows, and 60 graduate students are working in the Center. Every year, it receives 700 million won and 2 billion won of research funds from the KOSEF and Korea Institute of Environmental Science and Technology.
28. Research Institute of Vibrio Infection
Phone: +82-62-220-4130 URL: http://altair.chonnam.ac.kr/~rivi/
The Research Institute of Vibrio Infection contributes to enhancing public health by identifying causes of legal communicable diseases such as Vibrio infection, various Vibrio-induced infections, and cholera. The Institute also conducts research on treatment measures, causative bacteria, and efficient methods of diagnosis and prevention of diseases. The focus of the research at the Institute, however, is on etiology of Vibrio infection, ecological and physiological studies of Vibrio bacteria, and measures for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Vibrio infection.
The Institute aims to globalize its research network through numerous academic conferences, symposiums, and seminars, and through joint research projects with international research institutions. The Research Institute of Vibrio Infection works toward improving healthcare for the local community by providing research information and facilities to citizens, and cooperating with relevant local institutions and organizations.
29. Engineering Research Institute
Phone: +82-62-530-1990 URL: http://altair.chonnam.ac.kr/~engri
Established in 1965, the Engineering Research Institute is dedicated to advancing engineering technology of Gwangju and the Jeonnam region. Utilizing eminent faculty members and researchers and cutting-edge research labs, the Institute is actively engaging in academic research as well as technical projects involving engineering examination, design, estimation and training in the region. The Engineering Research Institute is composed of a director, steering committee, administration office, and research parts.
■ Research Part 1 (Architecture)
■ Research Part 2 (Civil, Geosystem, and Environmental Engineering)
■ Research Part 3 (Materials Science and Engineering)
■ Research Part 4 (Mechanical Systems Engineering)
■ Research Part 5 (Electronics and Computer Engineering)
■ Research Part 6 (Applied Chemical Engineering)
■ Research Part 7 (Industrial and Electrical Engineering)
■ Research Part 8 (Administerial Affairs of the Institute)
30. Photonics and Optical Technology Research Institute
Phone: +82-62-530-0352 URL: http://altair.jnu.ac.kr/~potri
The goal of the Photonics and Optical Technology Research Institute is to take the lead in developing a future-oriented, energy-saving, and environmentally friendly photonics and optics industry, to advance the specialized industry of the local region, and to enhance national com- petitiveness. In order to fulfill this goal, the Institute engages in various activities relating to research and technology development, including forming a consortium of industry, academia, and research institutes on photonics and optics, exchanging research technology and information through expert seminars, fostering manpower and acquiring equipment in the field of photonics and optics through agreements on academic exchange and joint master's and Ph.D programs, and leading the development of the photonics and optics industry by collaborating with the local business community and the city of Gwangju on photonics and optics R&D.
31. Nano Technology Research Center
Phone: +82-62-530-0456 URL: http://altair.chonnam.ac.kr/~ntrc
In July 2002, the Nano Technology Research Center (NTRC) was established to form a network of human resources in nano technology research at CNU, and promote joint research and education of nano technology and the nano industry of the region.
To advance the nano industry of Gwangju and increase national competitiveness, the NTRC endeavors to vitalize basic and applied research of nano technology and foster talented people through pragmatic inter-disciplinary nano technology education programs.
The work of the Nano Technology Research Center includes establishing a database on nano technology and industry, managing intellectual property on nano technology, exchanging research technology and information with industry and academia through academic conferences, symposiums and seminars, and conducting nano technology research. As the nano technology research hub of the region, the NTRC trains talented persons toward development of the local nano industry, and takes the lead in advancing the industry and collaborating with local businesses on technology develop- ment.
32. Automobile Research Center
Phone: +82-62-530-1980 URL: http://motors.chonnam.ac.kr
Established in 1998, the Automobile Research Center is dedicated to driving automobile research, building an automobile infrastructure, and promoting collaboration between industry and academia in automobile research. The Center's various R&D projects include providing technology support to small- and medium-sized enterprises, identifying impasses in the industry, supporting cutting-edge automobile research, enhancing efficiency of R&D through research projects on specialized technology, constructing the Center for Industry-Academia Cooperation, and providing information services on automobile technology.
33. Information and Telecommunications Research Center
Phone: +82-62-530-0360 URL: http://iti.chonnam.ac.kr/
The Information and Telecommunications Research Center was established in 1997 by the association of information- and communication-related departments at CNU to promote research and technology development in the field of information and communication, which is considered to be among the most important technologies in the future.
The Information and Telecommunications Research Center engages in cooperative research with industry, academia, and research institutes, and participates in academic exchanges, management and conduct of research projects, technology consulting and support to local government and business community, joint research, and publication of papers on information and communication for the purpose of developing new technology.
34. Research Institute for Catalysis
Phone: +82-62-530-1975 URL: http://altair.chonnam.ac.kr/~rifcat/
Established by Presidential Decree No. 8814, the Chemical Industry Research Institute was later reorganized to focus on more specific areas of study as CNU had been designated to specialize in the chemical industry. In addition to producing necessities of life and basic resources for national economy, the chemical industry has always been a pioneer in introducing new technologies for the future. Catalysts are important in that they are used in most of the basic chemical reactions.
The Research Institute for Catalysis was established to systemize catalysis research as a new research area of chemical processing, and to advance industry and academic development through interdisciplinary, joint research. In line with this, the Institute offers various services at moderate prices, including catalysis research projects commissioned to the Institute and catalyst performance testing. The Institute holds six annual meetings, international and domestic seminars, and publishes a collection of papers annually on new research trends. The Institute's endeavor and achievement was publicly recognized by its reception of citizens' award in academic contribution at the 4th Gwangju Awards Ceremony in 1990.
35. Environmental Research Institute
Phone: +82-62-530-3885 URL: http://ceri.dainit.com
Established in 1979, the Environmental Research Institute has been active in researching general aspects of the environment, including prevention of environmental pollution, environmental technology development, assessment of environmental pollution, use of environmental resources, and treatment of hazardous material generated on campus.
The Institute is composed of a management office, education and research office, information and data office, and six affiliated centers.
With proper treatment of experimental wastewater and hazardous wastes generated by chemical labs on campus, the Environmental Research Institute prevents environmental pollution on campus and pollution in public streams, and improves the research environment of labs on campus through regular safety checkups.
Also, the Institute enhances its research capabilities through the publication of research papers, research achievements, and implementation of various research projects.
36. Honam Studies Research Center
Phone: +82-62-530-2710 URL: http://www.homun.or.kr
The Honam Studies Research Center is dedicated to promoting national culture by studying Korea's traditional culture, more specifically, that of the Honam region. Since its establishment in 1963, the Center has conducted comprehensive, in-depth research on topics such as ideology, literature, Honam culture, and regional studies, making it one of the powerhouses among the humanities research institutes at CNU. Eleven volumes of the Honam Studies series have been published so far. The journal, Honam Studies, is published twice a year, and was selected as a candidate journal for registration with the Korea Research Foundation (KRF) in 2006. The detailed list of activities of the Honam Studies Research Center is as follows:
- research of Korean traditional culture with emphasis on the Honam region
- research of policy on culture and art and cross-cultural studies
- data collection
- publication of research papers and book series
- hosting academic meetings and lectures
- consolidating research capabilities
- education for dissemination of Korean studies and Honam culture
- establishment of a database (Homepage and Honam Studies Resource Center)
37. Art Research Institute
Phone: +82-62-530-3007
The goal of the Art Research Institute is to revitalize the local art community and promote development of culture through information exchange, data collection, and public relations. Since its establishment in 1992, the Art Research Institute has been conducting comprehensive research on regional art, culture of art and music, Korean classical music, and the Institute publishes an academic journal, Collected Papers on Art biennially. The detailed list of activities of the Art Research Institute is as follows:
- publication of papers and resource books
- promotion of regional and international art exchanges
- study and production of pieces of art in the city
- joint musical performances with other regions and international exchanges
- research of the music of Jeonnam region, planning of lectures by invited guests
- popularization and globalization of Korean music
- research of different characteristics of Korean music in various regions
38. Educational Research Center
Tel. : +82-62-530-2342
The Educational Research Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of education and teacher training, promoting research and development in theory, method, and technology of teaching, and improving the education of the local community. Since its establishment in 1973, the Center has sought ways to improve communication between teaching theory and practice, and has published its journal, Educational Research. The list of activities of the Educational Research Center is as follows:
- research on university education: general culture courses, curriculum, class assessment
- academic conferences for regional development of education, focusing on reducing costs of private education
- publication of Educational Research
- Research on regional education
- Domestic and international symposia on education
39. Science Education Center
Phone: +82-62-530-2513, 2327 URL: http://csge.chonnam.ac.kr/~sei/
The Science Education Center aims to advance science education by studying problems in math and science education in Korea. Since its establishment as an annex to the College of Education in 1976, the Center has been renamed the Science Education Center at CNU in 2002. The Center publishes the Journal of Science Education annually and offers various research and training programs in teacher training and science education. The detailed list of activities of the Science Education Center is as follows:
- hosting a meeting for science teachers
- research on the current state of science education in schools in Gwangju and Jeonnam region
- study on math and science curricula
- research of teaching methods to assist learning
- joint research on science teaching with public school science teachers
- data collection and development on science education
- hosting academic conferences on science education
- seminars on math and science education
- expansion and supplementation of science education websites and online resources
- strengthening cooperation system with schools and education offices
- research on teaching gifted children in science
40. Research Institute of Sports Science
Phone: +82-62-530-2513, 2327
The Research Institute of Sports Science contributes to the development of the local community and the nation by advancing physical education and sports, and enhancing the physical strength of people through research on theory and practice of sports. Established in 1983, the Institute focuses its research capability on scientific analysis of sports and physical education, and publishes the journal, Sports Science Research, annually. Major activities of the Research Institute of Sports Science include publication of the Institute's scientific papers, holding meetings and seminars for graduate students in sports science, data collection, and conducting research projects on sports and physical education.
41. Coastal Environment Research Institute
Phone: +82-61-659-2970 URL: http://icer.chonnam.ac.kr
Since its establishment in 1992 as the Environmental Research Institute, the Institute was renamed as the Coastal Environment Research Institute in March 2007. The Institute aims to develop environmental technology for overcoming pending issues in environment, and improving the environment and promoting development of the local community and the nation by researching region-specific environmental problems.
As an endeavor to fulfill this goal, the Institute develops environmental technology, provides education and training on environmental conservation, holds academic lectures and meetings to present research findings, collects research data and materials, publishes papers, conducts research projects commissioned to the Institute, and provides consulting. The Coastal Environment Research Institute is composed of research divisions of Coastal Environment Management, Industrial Complex Environmental Management, Environmental Safety and Disaster Prevention, and Natural Environ- ment Management.
42. Center for Transportation and Logistics
Phone: +82-61-659-3340 URL: http://www.tralogi.com
The Center for Transportation and Logistics was established to meet the needs of the Jeonnam region for specialized research in transportation and logistics. The goal of the Center is to analyze issues in transportation and logistics of the community and nation, provide policy alternatives, and establish an efficient transportation and logistics system. Major activities of the Center for Transportation and Logistics include analysis of transportation and logistics issues, provision of policy alternatives, research of leading technology, education and cooperative work on industry and academia on transportation and logistics, policy research and technology consulting, hosting lectures and seminars, and publication of research reports and papers.
43. Information Technology Research Institute
Phone: +82-61-659-3434
The Information Technology Research Institute was established to manage research projects in individual fields of information technology and related comprehensive research toward qualitative improvement and development of information technology. The main objective of the Institute is to oversee organization and operation of research in information technology.
Among the Institutes major activities are:
- data collection and analysis of information technology
- research on applications of information technology, technology development, and education
- commissioned research on applied information technology and joint research of industry and academia
- policy research for informatization and technology consulting
- lectures, presentations of research findings, academic seminars
- publication of research reports and papers
The Institutes organizational chart and management team are as follows:
DirectorAssoc. Dir.
of PlanningAssoc. Dir.
of EducationAssoc. Dir.
of Research
Management Team
PositionNameStudy Area DirectorHee-Taek Jung Mobile Software Associate Director of Planning Hyuk-Hyun ChoMobile Software Associate Director of EducationJun-Seok LeeMultimedia Associate Director of ResearchYoungmin KimE-Commerce
44. Ocean and Civil Engineering Center
Phone: +82-61-659-2916, Fax: +82-61-659-2917
The Ocean and Civil Engineering Center aims to advance regional development, disaster prevention, and construction safety by conducting research on related issues in the industry, and on education and industrial construction technology. Major activities of the Ocean and Civil Engineering Center include data collection and analysis of leading technology in construction industry, research, technology development, and education on construction technology, policy research and consulting for revitalization of local and national construction industry, lectures, presentation of research findings, and seminars, and publication of research reports and papers.
45. Refrigeration Technology Research Institute
Phone: +82-61-659-3270 URL: http://refri06.chonnam.ac.kr
The Refrigeration Technology Research Institute is dedicated to advancing the national refrigeration and air conditioning industry and industry-academia cooperation by conducting research and developing applied technologies in the refrigeration-related industry. The Institute includes research divisions of Thermo-Fluid Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering, Air Conditioning Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Food Refrigeration. The Refrigeration Technology Research Institute's major activities include research on basic science and applied technology of refrigeration, research on increasing the efficiency of refrigerating device, hosting special lectures and symposiums, providing consulting and conducting joint research, and publishing research reports and books for technology transfer.
46. Chemical Engineering and Safety Research Institute
Phone: +82-61-659-3295 URL: http://bioche.chonnam.ac.kr/
The Chemical Engineering and Safety Research Institute was established in 2003 to advance research in chemical engineering and safety technology. The Institute's major activities include publication of papers and hosting of seminars on chemical engineering and safety technology, research collaboration with the Yeosu Industrial Complex, and academic research on chemical engineering and safety technology.
47. Design and Art Research Institute
Phone: +82-61-659-3460 URL: http://sanhak.chonnam.ac.kr/
As one of the knowledge-based industries of the 21st century, the importance of design industry is ever-increasing in today's world, concerning its close connection with brand image of new products, national competitiveness, and regional development. Therefore, the research focus of the Design and Art Research Institute is on advancement of regional cultural design through developing academic and industrial urban environment design and regional culture and tourism products.
48. Institute for East Asian Studies
Phone: +82-61-659-3557 URL: http://sanhak.chonnam.ac.kr/
Established in 2003, the Institute for East Asian Studies conducts academic research on issues related to the Korean Peninsula and the East Asian region.
The Institute, composed of a Director, and Divisions of Planning, Research, and Education, is engaged in the following activities:
- research on East Asian countries
- research on South and North Korea and unification of the two Koreas
- academic symposiums, seminars, and lectures
- publication of research papers
- cooperation and exchange with other research institutes
49. Center for Regional Development
Phone: +82-61-659-2913 URL: http://sanhak.chonnam.ac.kr/
With the association of universities and local governments in Yeosu and Gwangyang, the Center for Regional Development was established to identify issues and resolve problems of the region in areas such as the economies of Yeosu and Gwangyang bay region, regional culture, politics, public administration, education, regional environment, and the 2012 Yeosu Expo, and to promote regional development of Yeosu and Gwangyang region.
The Center has held over 20 forums on pending issues of the region and more than 5 symposia and discussion sessions on regional issues. Such efforts have encouraged experts to actively participate in providing alternatives to existing policy and has made it possible for the alternatives and expert suggestions to be reflected in the government policies of Yeosu and Jeonnam province. The "Yeosu and Gwangyang Bay Development Forum," organized by the Center for Regional Development, is an important forum that is dedicated to the resolution of regional pending issues including provision of policy consulting to the City of Yeosu.
50. Research Centers in College
College of Engineering
Institute of Materials Science and Technology
Phone: +82-62-530-1700, 1710
The Institute of Materials Science and Technology tasks itself to advance materials science and technology of the region by developing future-oriented, energy-saving, environment-friendly materials, and promoting collaboration of industry, academia, and research institutes on materials research in the region. To that end, the Institute carries out various projects for the improvement and globalization of research, including publication of research papers, implementation of research projects by individual research part, promotion of research exchanges, organization of domestic and international academic symposiums, and circulation of information on materials in the region.
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
1. Phone: +82-62-530-1753
Since its establishment in 1998, the goal of the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute has been developing high-tech hardware and software in the electronics and telecommunications technology and establishing a cooperation system among industry, academia, and research institutes toward advancement of electronics and telecommunications industry. In line with this, the Institute is making efforts to construct the environment for joint research, source technology development in media, telecommunications, computer, and electronics, and exchanges of research information while fostering human resources and supporting venture capitals in the region and research development through the regional IDES Center in Gwangju and Jeonnam.
Construction and Environment Research Institute
2. Phone: +82-62-530-1650
Established in 1998, the Clean Technology Research Institute on Construction and Environment was renamed as the Construction and Environment Research Institute in March 2001. Aimed at developing state-of-the-art technology in construction and environment and enhancing national competitiveness, the Construction and Environment Research Institute conducts research on construction and environment technology, engages in research projects commissioned by businesses or national research institutes, and nurtures specialized human resources in construction technology.
Polymer Technology Institute
3. Phone: +82-62-530-1881
Since its establishment in 1998, the Polymer Technology Institute has dedicated itself to researching polymer materials such as rubbers and plastics, industrial technology, and high-tech materials for advancement of research and cooperative research of industry and academia.
In the future, the Institute will work with the industry on large-scale research projects, and provide technology training and consulting to small- and medium-sized enterprises. It will develop a collaboration program of industry, academia, and research institutes through various seminars and workshops, conduct international joint research, and publish a collection of papers annually.
Institute of Industrial Biotechnology
4. Phone: +82-62-530-1843
In March 2001, the Institute of Industrial Biotechnology was established to promote systemized research in biotechnology and to establish a cooperation network of industry, academia and research institutes. Major activities of the Institute include:
- basic academic research on bio-industry
- development of large-scale research projects and joint research
- hosting seminars on bio-industry and publication of papers
- development of a cooperation program among industry, academia, and research institutes
- promotion of international joint research
- providing technology training and consulting to SMEs
System Automation Research Center
5. Phone: +82-62-530-0440 URL: http://sari.chonnam.ac.kr
As a leading institute in system automation and informatization, the System Automation Research Center provides support to companies in the automobile industry, more specifically, in the fields of mechatronics, precision science, and software. The System Automation Research Center is actively engaging in various projects of basic research on system automation and applied research, and in presentations of research finding as well as providing support for venture capitals.
Solar Energy Research Institute
6. Phone: +82-62-530-1723 URL: http://solar.chonnam.ac.kr/
The Solar Energy Research Institute is dedicated to preventing environmental pollution from heavy dependence on fossil fuels, promoting development of energy industry in the region, protecting national energy security and the environment, and improving energy use. Specific projects and work of the Institute include basic research and practical use of solar energy, certification and standardization of solar energy technology, joint projects with government agencies, technology transfer, training of human resources, education and public relations concerning alternative energy, and participation in national science fairs.
Mine and Geosystem Disaster Research Center
7. Phone: +82-62-530-0224 URL: http://esysdis.chonnam.ac.kr/
The Mine and Geosystem Disaster Research Center conducts research to prevent disasters from mine development, earthquake, volcano eruption, and abrupt weather changes, and to develop technology to minimize the damage caused by disasters and promptly identify the cause of the disasters. Its major activities include data collection and analysis of different types of disasters, development of disaster prevention system, identification of natural and man-made causes of disasters, research on disaster recovery technology, and training of human resources in disaster prevention.
Engineering Education Research Center
8. Phone: +82-62-530-1619 URL: http://eng.chonnam.ac.kr/
The Engineering Education Research Center was established to adapt to the demands of the globalization era and changing educational environment, to study and improve the curriculum of engineering, and to efficiently manage the certification of engineering education. The work of the Engineering Education Research Center includes seeking ways to improve engineering education curriculum and teaching methods, assessing accomplishments in education, operating the certification system, and developing programs for the advancement of engineering education.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Livestock Production Facility Laboratory
9. Phone: +82-62-530-2120
Aimed at introducing technology-intensive, future-oriented livestock farming and developing related technology as well as facilitating research, the Livestock Production Facility Laboratory is engaged in following activities:
- development of environment-friendly livestock production systems
- development of productivity-raising technology
- research on environment-friendly feed
- production of stock farm products for export
- support for stock farming industry
Bio-function and Safety Research Center
10. Phone: +82-62-530-2056
The Bio-function and Safety Research Center was established to extend the horizon of agriculture as an academic subject and to contribute to the development of the bio-industry. To that end, the Center conducts research on bio-function and safety, properties of bio-function, and standard and technology of GAP.
College of Social Sciences
Media and Public Relations Institute
11. Phone: +82-62-530-2712 URL: http://altair.chonnam.ac.kr/~journal
Established to perform data collection and research on communications, including media, publication, advertisement, and PR, the Media and Public Relations Institute envisions to promote research on media and public relations while meeting the regional demand for serious research on media and public relations, and to collect and analyze data on media, and train human resources in media and public relations research.
Election Politics Institute
12. Phone: +82-62-530-2178
The objective of the Election Politics Institute is to develop a training program for candidates, campaign strategists, and election campaigners to provide them with knowledge and knowhow on elections that can be applicable to actual election campaigns. The participants of this program may expect to follow the career paths of a parliamentary expert, parliamentary aide, or election campaign strategist. The Election Politics Institute has conducted research on the planning and adjustment of election strategy. The Institute's future activities include hosting academic conferences and publishing a scientific journal.
College of Life Ecology
Bio-food Research Center
13. Phone: +82-62-530-1318 URL: http://altair.chonnam.ac.kr/~biofood/
The Bio-food Research Center was established at the College of Life Ecology in 2004 to advance the bio-food industry in Gwangju and the Jeonnam region, and to train talented human resources in the industry. Currently, over 80 researchers including 15 faculty members from College of Life Ecology, College of Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, and College of Dentistry are involved in the research at the Center, at four divisions on food research, analysis and evaluation, human resource training, and external relations and cooperation. The Bio-food Research Center has signed a mutual agreement on joint research with several companies in food business, established the Bio-resource Materials Research Institute at the College of Life Ecology, and hosted the Seminar on International Food Industry at the Kim Dae-jung Convention Center in Gwangju.
Fashion and Cultural Products Design Research Institute
14. Phone: +82-62-530-1340 URL: http://clothing.ac.kr/designcenter.htm
Established in 2004, the Fashion and Cultural Products Design Research Institute is dedicated to developing the fashion industry of Gwangju and training talented people in fashion and culture. In December 2004, the first exhibition was held at the Institute, and the Fashion and Culture Design Exhibition was held in September 2005.
About 40 individuals are participating in the Institute's projects, including faculty members in the Department of Clothing and Textiles, fashion industry executives, and graduate students in clothing and textiles.
The future activities of the Fashion and Cultural Products Design Research Institute include R&D of fashion and culture items and design on Gwangju, design of uniforms for government offices, hospitals, and companies, development of re-training program for clothing industry workforce, and technology transfer to the local design industry.
College of Pharmacy
Bioequivalence and Bridging Research Institute
15. Phone: +82-62-530-0608 URL: http://altair.chonnam.ac.kr/~bebdinsltm
The Bioequivalence and Bridging Research Institute contributes to the development of the pharmacy industry and advancement of academic research through systemized research on bioequivalence and bridging and through a cooperation network of industry, academia, and government. In line with this, the Institute hosts lectures and meetings on bioequivalence and bridging by scholars and researchers from home and abroad, and conducts experiments on bioequivalence and bridging in association with general hospitals. The Institute collects books and materials on bioequivalence and bridging, and a research group on bioequivalence and bridging meets regularly at the Institute.
For further advancement in bioequivalence and bridging research, the Bioequivalence and Bridging Research Institute will continue to strengthen the cooperative network of industry, academia, and government, extend exchanges with other research institutes, and publish workshop materials on bioequivalence and bridging research.
Natural Drugs Research and Development Center
16. Phone: +82-62-530-2930 URL: http://altair.chonnam.ac.kr/~rdcnpd
Through research and assessment of functional properties of natural resources, the Natural Drugs Research and Development Center finds ways to add more value to natural resources of the region. The major activities of the Natural Drugs Research and Development Center include research and collection of natural resources, R&D in functional properties and safety of natural resources, education and training on natural drugs development, and provision of support and policy suggestions for the development of the local community.
College of Medicine
Aging Institute
Phone: +82-62-220-4141 URL: http://chonnam.chonnam.ac.kr/~rosa/
The Aging Institute is dedicated to enhancing the public health of the nation through comprehensive research on aging process, elderly diseases, longevity, and health promotion. In the future, the Institute will continue to research aging and elderly diseases, host academic conferences and seminars, exchange research findings and information with other research institutes, and provide consulting on policy for the elderly.
The Aging Institute will also cooperate with the bioindustry of Gwangju and the Jeonnam region, provide support to the Degenerative Brain Disease Center at CNU Hospital in Hwasun, and develop education programs on aging and geriatric medicine.
College of Natural Sciences
Research Institute of Oceanography
17. Phone: +82-62-530-3463
The Research Institute of Oceanography conducts research on balanced development and conservation of coastal areas, promotes interdisciplinary research, and provides professional training to the researchers of oceanography.
Major research activities of the Institute include assessment of changes in the ocean environment, prediction of environmental changes due to reclamation and construction of tide embankment, examination of changes in the ocean environment after construction of a nuclear power plant, research on coastal resources and aggregate, research of geological features, and prioritizing development priorities.
Condensed Matter Theory Institute
18. Phone: +82-62-530-3361 URL: http://icmt.chonnam.ac.kr
The Condensed Matter Theory Institute studies basic theory on condensed matter phenomena, which includes the optical system, referred to as photon in quantum mechanics. The Institute functions as a condensed matter research hub in Gwangju and the Jeonnam region, provides theoretical knowledge to researchers, and holds seminars and workshops regularly.
Statistics Institute
19. Phone: +82-62-530-0443 URL: http://ris.chonnam.ac.kr
Statistics accounts for uncertainty of a given event based on probability. In the course of studying statistics, statistics theory and techniques applicable to unique characteristics of natural and social sciences should be devised and developed. These theories and techniques will help draw reasonable planning and predictions on each social situation. In this light, the objective of the Statistics Institute is to research and develop statistics theory and technique, and to spread statistics theory and technique to every corner of society.
University Museum
Korea Dinosaur Research Center
20. Phone: +82-62-530-0577 URL: http://dinorc.co.kr/
Established in June 1999, the Dinosaur Research Center was renamed as the Korea Dinosaur Research Center at the University Museum in October 2001. The objective of the Center is to conduct systemized and comprehensive research on dinosaurs and to train professional human resources in dinosaur research. Major activities of the Center include research on paleontology of fossils including dinosaur and pterosaur, study of sediment and environmental restoration, research of geologic time and preservation of fossil discovery sites, geological research of cultural properties, applied geologic experiments, duplication of dinosaur figures and study of design, development of education and culture programs, operation of cyber dinosaur museum, and international cooperative research with UNESCO. As the only research center in the nation that is specialized for dinosaur research, the Center makes a great contribution to the culture industry on dinosaurs as well as academic research. Since its establishment, the Korea Dinosaur Research Center has examined the dinosaur fossil sites in Haenam, Yeosu, Hwasun, Bosung, and Gosung in Gyungnam province, and offered educational programs on dinosaurs at the world dinosaur expositions in Mongolia and Russia. The Center has opened the Dinosaur Learning Center on August 3, 2005, and has been selected by the Cultural Heritage Administration on April 20, 2007, as the key organization to work toward the inclusion of dinosaur fossil sites along the southern coast of Korea as United Nations Natural World Heritage Sites.