The chemical industry is one of Korea’s key industries and is closely related with various commodities such as food and clothing. The industry is also a fundamental source of the necessary materials for other industries. Therefore, a nation’s industrial development begins with development of the chemical industry, and Korea was no exception. The chemical industry today consists of many areas, including oil refining, petrochemistry, organic synthesis, process design and automation, chemical/biological engineering, genetic engineering, high molecular weight compounds, processing of semiconductor/electronic materials, electrochemistry, new material engineering, and solar energy.
To maximize the capabilities of students in these areas, basic courses such as process thermodynamics and reaction engineering are offered, and application courses on topics such as separation processes, process control, electrochemistry, and chemical plant design are provided as well. Experiments and chemical industry management courses are also emphasized. In the graduate program, research and experiments are implemented in a more advanced learning process with the purpose of fostering future leaders who have a broad perspective on the field.
The department has 2 institutes (the Institute of Chemical Processes and Institute of Ultrafine Elements Technology) and 10 venture business companies, and conducts many studies supported by the government. The academic and experimental work of the school is applied in industry and contributes to the economic growth and a higher standard of living. The department provides students an opportunity to become globally competitive and to pursue opportunities to create convenience, health, and a promising future for humankind.
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