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| This program focuses on developing global-level science and technologies that could bring strong economic impact in the future. Duration of each project of the program is nine years. The first project was launched in 2010 and, as of November 2012, 7 projects are running. Two more projects will start next year. Budget of each project is more than 10 billion won (equivalent to 10 million USD), major portion of that comes from the government. The list of the projects is as follows: |
| <Table 1. Global Frontier R&D Projects> |
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Project Manager
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| Medicinal Bio convergence Research
(2010~2019)
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Facilitating the development of new drugs, rather than discovering novel drugs, by providing drug targets, leads, various disease models, drug design, drug screening, and analysis pipelines for genes, proteins, and cells.
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Prof. Seong-Hun Kim
(Seoul National Univ.)
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Human-centered Interaction for Coexistence
(2010~2019)
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Multi-channel real-time bi-directional interaction technologies among human, virtual objects, and real-virtual space, 4D+ Mirror World in which a mixture of the real and virtual space where three-dimensional (3D) images are combined with a sense of touch and other physical sensations to produce a coexistent reality, technologies for bi-directional interaction and mutual association between humans and artifacts or humans and the real and virtual space.
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Dr. Beom-Jae Yoo
(KIST)
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| Advanced Biomass R&D
(2010~2019)
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Developing eco-friendly and high performance biomass; developing environmental friendly high speed cultivation and harvesting techniques for sustainable supply of the raw material of biomass; developing and acquiring basic and original technologies in the field of bioenergy and materials, such as high efficiency conversion technology, from the raw material of biomass to the energy and material.
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Prof. Ji-Won Yang
(KAIST)
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Multiscale Energy System
(2011~2020)
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Applying multiscale architecturing and intelligent energy material that bridges nano, micro and macroscales into a new concept of solar and molecular-fuel energy conversion systems to research and develop a future renewable energy system.
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Prof. Man-Soo Choi
(Seoul National Univ.)
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Advanced Soft Electronics
(2011~2020)
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Development of soft electronics that are capable of effective data processing, based on soft nano materials; Development of fusion original technologies which can lead future human-friendly electronics with maximized portability and convenience.
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Prof. Gil-Won Jo
(POSTECH)
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Integrated Smart Sensors
(2011~2020)
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Developing smart systems using the convergence of IT, BT, and NT, especially designed for optimal performances in a number of application areas including biomedical diagnosis, vehicles, robots, and sensor networks;
Exploring diverse and multi-dimensional technology spectra including materials, fabrication techniques, devices, three-dimensional integrated circuits, digital platforms, software, and networks to obtain maximal figure-of-merits for such smart systems.
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Prof. Chong-Min Kyung
(KAIST)
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Intelligent Synthetic Biology
(2011~2020)
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Designing and creating a customized artificial-intelligent cell by simplification, parts generation, modularization, and standardization of bio parts based on implementation of innovative design and engineering concept to investigation-oriented current biological sciences.
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Prof. Sun-Chang Kim
(KAIST)
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This program, a preceding one of “Global Frontier R&D Program:”, focused on securing the world’s top technological capabilities in bio-technology, nano-technology and environment technology by the early 2010s by focusing on selected strategic technologies, which would enable us to compete with advanced countries in those fields.
From 1999 to 2013, a total of 1600 billion won (equivalent to 1600 million USD) has been invested for the program. Among the whole 16 projects, 14 have been finished, and the remaining two are scheduled to be completed in March 2013.
Over the last 10 years, 21st Century Frontier R&D Program produced a number of outstanding achievements under the government’s continued investment and the passion of scientists and engineers involved, and turned out a significant number of globally renowned young researchers. High-capacity and highly integrated CTF technology, bio-markers including those for liver cancer and gastric cancer, superconductive cables and carbon capture technology, for example, were developed and transferred to the industry. The following is the list of the projects. |
| <Table 2. 21st Century Frontier R&D Program> |
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Project Manager
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Functional Analysis of Human Genome
(1999~2010)
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To improve the survival rate of stomach and liver cancer patients by discovering associated genes and analysis of their function (20%→60%)
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Dr. Dong-Su Im
(KRIBB)
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Tera-level Nano-devices
(2000~2010)
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To improve the computer storage capacity 1000 times by development of the Tea-level semiconductor
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Dr. Jo-Won Lee
(KIST)
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| Industrial Waste Recycling R&D
(2000~2010)
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To increase industrial waste recycling rate up to 7%; Resource reproduction over 500 million USD per year
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Dr. Kang-In Rhee
(KIGAM)
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Plant Diversity Research
(2000~2010)
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To create industrial value (>= 500 million USD) through development of more than 30 functional nutraceuticals
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Dr. Hyouk Joung
(KRIBB)
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Development of Biological Modulators
(2001~2011)
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To develop 20 novel drug candidate compounds and related technology
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Dr. Sung-Eun Yoo
(KRICT)
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Applied Superconductivity Technology
(2001~2011)
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To develop superconducting power equipment that improves efficiency and power capacity by saving more than 50% of electric loss
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Dr. Gi-Cheol Seong
(KERI)
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Sustainable Water Resources Research
(2001~2011)
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To secure three billion cubic meters of additional water supplies by the development of technologies for integrated water management
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Dr. Sung Kim
(KICT)
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Crop Functional Genomics Research
(2001~2011) |
To develop at least 10 new crop varieties with desirable agronomic traits by molecular breeding technology
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Prof. Yang-Do Choi
(Seoul National Univ.)
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Functional Proteomics
(2002~2012)
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To discover over 20 novel diagnostic markers, drugable target proteins, and related new techniques
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Dr. Eun-Gyeong Yang
(KIST)
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Nanostructured Materials Technology
(2002~2012)
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To develop 50 commercialized nanomaterials and components World’s Top 5 in Nanostructured Materials Technology
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Dr. Sang-Hee Suh
(KIST)
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Development of nanoscale Mechatronics and Manufacturing technology
(2002~2012)
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To develop 10nm level manufacturing processes and nanofabrication equipment to secure a world market share of more than 10 billion USD after 2012
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Dr. Sang-Rok Lee
(KIMM)
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Carbon Dioxide Reduction & Sequestration
(2002~2012)
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Nine million TC reduction of CO2by2012
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Dr. Sang-Do Park
(KIER)
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Stem Cell Research
(2002~2012)
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To apply cell therapy in 10 common diseases
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Dr. Dong-Wook Kim
(Yonsei Univ.)
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Microbial Genomics and Applications Center
(2002~2012)
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Functional identification and industiral application of more than 10 microbial genomes Occupation of >= 10% of world’s microbial products market
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Dr. Tae Kwang Oh
(KRIBB)
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Brain Research
(2003~2013)
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Brain research for global competitiveness in core neurotechnology
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Prof. Kyung-Jin Kim
(Seoul National Univ.)
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Hydrogen Energy R&D
(2003~2013)
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Establishment of hydrogen
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Dr. Jong-Won Kim
(KIER)
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