As there is greater pressure for sustainable development, the requirements for the environment are becoming more demanding. There is broad agreement that densely populated urban areas should be more sustainable than rural areas. However, while over half of the planet's population lives in cities, they account for more than 75% of the consumption of non-renewable resources, causing climate change. The Built Environment and Engineering Design (BEED) Division will take a new perspective on the sustainable built environment and strategic and resilient approaches to responding to unprecedented events such as climate change. Also, the sustainability of the environment needs to be discussed in line with traditional architectural design, history, theory, and methodology. Therefore, the sessions aim to bring together architects, historians, designers, built environment professionals, climate and energy researchers, policy experts, and government officials to discuss recent research and works. The sessions of the BEED will allow delegates to increase their knowledge and skills related to building design, history, sustainable development, resilience, stakeholder engagement, and the performance of buildings and materials. A total of 6 oral sessions, including a keynote speech (Dr. Luca Simeone) & a roundtable discussion in BE2, is organized at EKC 2024.
July 31st (Wednesday)
· 9:00-10:40 [BE1] Urban & Architectural History Research (Chair: Kwangjin Lee)
· 11:00-12:30 [BE2] (Keynote & Round Table) Thinking as a design material in city-making: Involving city stakeholders in design journeys that deepen their way of envisioning the future (Keynote: Luca Simeone; Chairs: Euiyoung Kim & Semina An)
Aug. 1st (Thursday)
· 9:00-10:40 [BE3] Changing with the Times - Revitalizing Brownfields in Cities (Chair: Nammyoung Hong)
· 11:00-12:40 [BE4] Sustainable Built Environment (Chair: Moon Keun Kim)
· 14:00-15:40 [BE5] Acoustics and its Impacts on Built Environments (Chair: Pyoung-jik Lee)
· 16:00-17:40 [BE6] Co-creating Sustainable and Resilient Future for the Built Environment (Chair: Nicola Colaninno)
Dr. Euiyoung Kim is Assistant Professor of Design for Dynamic Stability in the Design, Organisation, and Strategy (DOS) department and Chief Research of People in Transit(PiT)/Mobility at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at TU Delft. Euiyoung was previously a lecturer & postdoc at Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation at the University of California, Berkeley. He was the research director in the Berkeley Research for Autonomous Vehicle Opportunities (BRAVO), and a co-principal investigator on several research projects on future mobility, design process and methods, cybersecurity, and next digital. He received PhD degree in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley focusing on Design Theory & Methods and New Product Development, Summer 2016 and was granted MS degree in Engineering Design Innovation at Northwestern University in 2011. Prior to moving to the United States, he worked in a strategic marketing team, Samsung Electronics. Dr. Kim’s research and teaching interest involve a variety of areas of engineering design, future mobility, user-centered roadmapping, human-centric research, design thinking, product design and development, design-driven innovation, IoT, cyber-security.
Semina An is a Ph.D. candidate at the institute of industrial archaeology and history of science and technology (IWTG) at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany, and her project is supported by a scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Her research interests include architectural history, World Heritage studies, and industrial culture. Her doctoral dissertation focuses primarily on Criterion (ii) of the World Heritage Convention, examining the revised description and consequences of inscription on the World Heritage List. She completed her master's degree in architecture from the Korea National University of Arts. Her master's thesis, “the Discussion of Construction and the Urban Structure of Walled Towns to Protect the Capital City and the King in the Joseon Dynasty,” was published in MAB-Burgenforschung BD.3, Germany. She worked at Namhansanseong World Heritage Center in South Korea, where she was in charge of international affairs related to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. She continues to build her expertise by being involved with the ICOMOS Subcommittee on Industrial Heritage in Korea and the DDR Study Group (the East Germany Research Group) in Germany.
Basic sciences encompass a broad array of scientific disciplines, including mathematics, physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, and earth science, each delving into the intricacies of natural phenomena. These disciplines serve as the bedrock of scientific inquiry, offering insights into the fundamental processes governing the universe. Through the rigorous study of these subjects, we gain a deeper comprehension of the mechanisms through which matter in nature undergoes transformation, unlocking the mysteries of the cosmos and the intricacies of life itself.
As we convene at the EKC2024 conference, our focus will not only be on elucidating the fundamental understanding of natural phenomena but also on exploring the myriad applications that stem from this knowledge. Furthermore, we will delve into how these theoretical frameworks translate into tangible advancements that enhance the human experience, from the realm of quantum mechanics to the burgeoning field of nanotechnology. By bridging the gap between theory and application, we endeavour to harness the power of scientific discovery to enrich and transform lives on a global scale.
The following sessions will be organised:
- Round table: Fostering Global Scientific Partnerships in Basic Science - The European-Korean Connection
- Recent developments in mathematics for industrial problems and real-world applications
- Computational Physics: Advancing Research through Simulation and Modelling
- Bridging the Spectrum: A Convergence of RF-Microwave, Terahertz, Photonics, and Quantum Technologies
- Quantum Science and Technologies
- Future of Astronomy
- From COVID-19 to the Next: Interdisciplinary Approaches for Pandemic Preparedness
- Characterization to manipulation in nano technology
We invite abstract submissions across a wide spectrum of basic sciences, encompassing mathematics, physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, and earth science.
2009: PhD, Department of physics, Ewha Womans University, Korea Yoojin Oh is currently senior scientist at the Institute of Biophysics, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria with a technical focus on microscopic imaging in nano-scale. She studied physics by developing scanning probe microscopic techniques and obtained a doctoral degree in Korea. In 2009, she moved to Europe as a post-doctoral researcher and applied microscopic techniques to living organisms and pathogenic systems.
Minjae Kim is a research fellow and project lead in the Astronomy and Astrophysics group at the University of Warwick, UK. He earned his MSc and PhD from Heidelberg University and Kiel University, Germany. His main areas of expertise include numerical modelling, data analysis, and astronomical observation. His research focuses primarily on theoretical astronomy and astrophysics, with a particular interest in planet formation and evolution, including protoplanetary and debris discs, comets, and the solar system. His current research focuses on looking at traces in the dust that stemmed from debris disks around stars to gain a better understanding of planetary system formation and evolution. In addition, he is passionate about utilizing radiative transfer simulation on circumstellar disks around stars.
The Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (CM) division at the Europe-Korea Conference on Science and Technology 2024 presents an array of sessions covering key topics in materials science, chemistry, and chemical engineering. The featured sessions include:
"Battery Cell Production in Europe: Full Power Ahead within Global Competition?"
"Future Qualifications and Skills in Battery Ecosystem"
"Advancements in Next-Generation Battery Technologies: Powering the Future"
"Advanced Characterization Techniques on Material Science"
"Battery Tutoring"
"Advanced Functional Materials Ranging from Material Science to Space Applications"
"Optimization in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry via Machine Learning and Knowledge-Based Approaches"
The CM division offers a comprehensive platform for fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among global experts encompassing a wide spectrum of relevant topics: battery technologies, sustainability of inorganic material processes, automated molecular discovery, and advanced modelling/optimisation methods in chemical engineering processes. Given the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of CM challenges, the division welcomes contributions that provide theoretical insights or demonstrate practical implementations in these fields.
Juhan Lee holds a Doctorate from Saarland University in Germany under the supervision of Prof. Volker Presser. He has had the privilege of working in some of the world's leading institutions, including the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, and the Faraday Institute & University of Liverpool, where he had the opportunity to investigate degradation mechanisms of Li-ion batteries and contribute to the development of innovative battery technologies. Currently, as Project Manager Innovation at Heraeus Battery Technology, he remains committed to making meaningful contributions to the field of battery technologies.
Dr Lauren Ye Seol Lee, Assistant Professor at University College London and Honorary Research Fellow at Imperial College London. She joined the Molecular Systems Engineering research group in 2017 and received her Ph.D. in 2022. During her PhD, she focused on the development of computer-aided molecular and process design frameworks aiming to provide a reliable path to accelerate the identification of optimal solvents. Awards include a Global Visiting Fellowship (2022) at Seoul National University, a British Federation of Women Graduates (2020) and Roger Sargent scholarship (2018). Before joining the group, she worked as a Research Engineer in Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. She led an R&D project for the development of a new concept of offshore oil production process. As a research associate, she worked on a project of the PharmaSEL-Prosperity partnership, which focuses on the data-driven design of reacting solvents for drug production processes. Her research interests include knowledge-based and data-driven molecular/chemical product design, spanning the development of design method, reaction optimisation for small molecule design, property prediction techniques and optimisation algorithms.
Exploring science and engineering in the environment and energy fields is the key to unlocking a sustainable future filled with innovation. It is about understanding the challenges we face, such as climate change, environmental degradation, resource depletion, and energy insecurity, as well as crafting inventive solutions that safeguard both humanity and our planet. This dynamic field drives the development of ground-breaking technologies in renewable energy, pollution mitigation, waste management, and beyond. These innovations pave the way for a transition towards a more resilient and eco-friendly system, ensuring a brighter tomorrow for generations to come. Moreover, the wealth of scientific and data-driven evidence provides invaluable insights that guide policy-makers and educate stakeholders and the public, towards sustainable solutions from local initiatives to worldwide agreements. As Korea emerges as a frontrunner in cutting-edge technologies and the EU spearheads the charge towards energy transition and sustainability, the potential for collaboration between these powerhouses is limitless. This partnership not only amplifies the impact of their efforts but also sparks new avenues of collaboration, where knowledge, insights, and ideas converge to shape a greener, more resilient future.
At EKC2024, our division is deeply engaged in the dynamic realm of environment and energy research, driven by curiosity, innovation, and boundless collaboration aimed at forging a sustainable future. We welcome sessions and presentations in the following areas:
• Carbon-neutral technology
• Environmental pollution and waste management
• Renewable energy and hydrogen technology
• Geosciences and geotechnologies
• Sustainability and technological innovations
Programme Committee
DR. LEE, Eun Young (이은영)
Department of Geology, University of Vienna, Austria
Dr. Eun Young Lee is a senior research fellow at the Department of Geology, University of Vienna, Austria, with extensive expertise in geosciences and interdisciplinary research. She earned her Dr.rer.nat. degree from the University of Vienna in 2015, where she has continued to advance her research career, and served as a guest professor at the department in 2021 and 2022. She won the Young Geologist of Korea award in 2020. Her research experience includes participation as a shipboard scientist in the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) expeditions in 2015 and 2017, focusing on exploring the eastern Indian Ocean. Dr. Lee’s primary research interest lies in the comprehensive study of the spatial-temporal evolution of Earth's surface and its interactions with various Earth systems. She has led international projects investigating the Earth's history and has made significant contributions to the field through her publications in high-impact journals.
Dr Hyungwoong Ahn, a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at the University of Edinburgh and an Adjunct Professor in Chemical Engineering at Yonsei University, specializes as an adsorption process engineer. Dr Ahn was a managing editor of Adsorption Journal, the official publication of International Adsorption Society. His focus lies in pioneering new adsorption processes for gas separation, particularly in Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) and Temperature Swing Adsorption (TSA). Dr Ahn's contributions extend to advancing CO2 capture technologies for power and industrial decarbonization. He has a track record of leading research and consultancy projects in this field, supported by funding from various organizations including the UK EPSRC, UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), UK Energy Technologies Institute, Korean Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP), European Union and Scottish Funding Council (SFC), among others.
Notably, he has served as a Brain Pool fellow under the Korean Federation of Science and Technology (KOFST), and as a technical reviewer for reports from the IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme (IEAGHG) and National Grid projects across multiple years. Dr Ahn’s researches has been recognised as a finalist in the Energy Award of the IChemE Global Award and a winner of the Honeywell UniSim Design Challenge competition.
Recent development in Electrical, Electronics & Information Engineering is reshaping the society in an unprecedented manner. Advancement in electronic devices and systems, telecommunication networks, power distribution, artificial intelligence, and software engineering affects our daily lives in every possible aspect. The speed of technology development is yet increasing because of the market demand for innovation as well as high competition. At EKC2024, the Electrical, Electronics & Information Engineering (EI) division aims to deliver a number of sessions that embrace a broad range of subjects within the discipline.
This year, the EI division will be highlighted with various aspects and applications of artificial intelligence. Following sessions will be organized.
- Envisioning the Future of Artificial Intelligence in Europe and Korea (Keynote & Round Table)
- Deep Learning for Computational Medicine and Health Care
- On-Device AI and the Future of AI Applications
- Maximizing Business Insights: The Intersection of Technology, Data Analytics, and Strategic Management
The EI division will also present the following sessions.
- Theory and Practice of Computer Science and Innovative Information Technology
- Advanced Manufacturing for Surgical Devices and Healthcare Applications
- Innovative Semiconductor Devices, Circuits, Packaging and Systems, and their Scientific and Industrial Applications
- New Technological Developments for Supporting Healthcare
As EI division, we would like to welcome abstract submission in the broad area of Electrical, Electronics & Information Engineering.
Dooyoung Hah is an assistant professor at the Abdullah Gül University. He received his PhD in electrical engineering from KAIST in 2000. He also worked at Louisiana State University (LSU), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). He served as a Programme Chair for EKC 2022. He also has been serving as a technical committee member for the Symposium on Design, Test, Integration and Packaging of MEMS and MOEMS (DTIP) since 2018. His current research interests include nano-/micro-systems, sensors, energy harvesting devices, photovoltaic devices, wearable electronics, and integrated photonics.
Changkyu Choi received his PhD degree in June 2023 from UiT The Arctic University of Norway, with a specialization in computer vision and deep learning applied to maritime image analysis. He is currently a postdoctoral researcher at UiT and serves as a reviewer for renowned deep learning conferences and marine journals. Before his academic pursuits, he garnered international industry experience at Samsung Electronics, where he was instrumental in researching and developing mobile communication devices.
The Life Science and Health division will reflect the contemporary trends in the area. As life sciences evolve, they are increasingly multidisciplinary, mirroring trends seen in other modern science areas. Therefore, our sessions will cover overarching themes that encompass not only ‘pure’ biological sciences, life sciences and health research but also highly multidisciplinary topics combined with other areas such as computations, artificial intelligence, data science, information technology, material science, other engineering sciences, and physical sciences.
LH sessions will provide the experts from Korea and Europe with opportunities to engage in discussions about the latest progress in these ever-changing areas and foster connections for future collaboration.
We invite presentations covering the following areas:
• One Health: understanding diseases and pathogens
• Aging and Diseases
• Cutting-edge Technology to Fight Against Vision-threatening Diseases
• Exploring Multifaceted Approaches to Reducing the Cancer Burden and Promoting Health
• Cell Plasticity and Homeostasis: Unraveling Multipotency in Health and Disease
• Many Ways to Address the Antimicrobial Resistance Issue
• Excellence with Impact: Disruptive Innovations in the Biomedical Space
• New Ideas and Approaches in Biological Sciences
Dr Seung Seo Lee is Associate Professor of Chemical Biology/Medicinal Chemistry, conducting cutting-edge research projects at the interface of chemistry and biology on antimicrobial resistance and glycoenzymes. Dr Lee obtained his BSc and MSc in chemistry from Seoul National University in Seoul, Korea. He then worked in the pharmaceutical industry before starting his doctoral study in chemistry at University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He obtained his PhD under the supervision of Professor Stephen G Withers, studying the reaction mechanism of glycan processing enzymes. After postdoctoral studies at University of Cambridge (Prof. Florian Hollfelder), University of Alberta (Prof. David R Bundle) and University of Oxford (Prof. Benjamin G Davis), he has been working at the School of Chemistry, University of Southampton, initially as assistant professor and now associate professor.
DR. LEE, Kyung Min (이경민)
Finnish Museum of Natural History, University of Helsinki
Dr Kyung Min Lee is the Head of the DNA laboratory and University Researcher at the Finnish Museum of Natural History (LUOMUS), University of Helsinki, Finland. Her expertise lies in molecular phylogenetics and systematics, with a particular focus on biodiversity research utilising old museum collections. Dr Lee is dedicated to unraveling genome-scale biodiversity patterns, exploring cryptic/over-split species, and applying “museomics” to tackle taxonomically challenging species groups. She is pioneering a novel approach using machine learning for more objective species delimitation. She received PhD degree from the Department of Biology at Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea. Following her doctoral studies, she pursued postdoctoral research at Ghent University in Belgium, supported by a fellowship from the NRF funding. Later, in 2015, she moved to Finland to join the University of Oulu, where she focused on the study of the next-generation taxonomy in various organisms. In 2020, Dr Lee was recruited to LUOMUS, Helsinki, where she continues her academic endeavors to date.
EKC 2024 Nuclear and Fusion Technology (NF) division provides a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering discussions that span from fundamental research to practical applications on Nuclear technology and fusion technologies. We invite abstracts from scientists and engineers working in fields such as reactor physics, materials science, nuclear engineering, plasma physics, and more. Your contribution will enrich our field, such as, next-generation fuel cycles and waste management strategies, safety advancements and regulatory considerations in nuclear fission, fusion reactor designs, experimental results, and theoretical models, materials challenges and innovations for both fission and fusion technologies, cross-cutting themes addressing the societal, economic, and environmental aspects of nuclear energy, ...
Our NF division is organizing three sessions to facilitate abstract submissions.
- Overview of nuclear fusion research status
- Nuclear and fusion engineering and technologies
- Tribute to late Professor Jae-il Kim (1936-2023)
- [Roundtable] Fusion energy strategy and roadmap among EU, Korea, and UK
Please join us as we delve into the forefront of nuclear and fusion technology, shaping the future of energy with your insights and expertise.
Dr B.Y. Kim is the mechanical responsible officer of the Test Blanket Module (TBM) port plug design and manufacture at ITER Organization since Jan 2012. He has developed the Finite Element Method (FEM) based shakedown analysis for plasma facing components to predict safety limit during his PhD in Max-Planck-Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP). Before joining ITER Organization, he worked for R&D center of Hyundai-Kia Mortors (2005-2008) as senior research engineer to develop new materials and processing. After he joined National Fusion Research Institute (2008-2011) as technical responsible officer for ITER blanket first wall and neutral beam duct liner, and vacuum vessel support. He has extensive experience on the design and engineering of fusion components.
Please find the details of my paper list in https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8323-2744
Professions
• UK Atomic Energy Authority, UK (2020 ~ )
• EUROfusion, Programme Management Unit, UK (2015 ~ 2020)
• UK Atomic Energy Authority, UK (2013 ~ 2015)
Visiting professor positions
• Visiting associate professor in Department of Nuclear Engineering in Seoul National University, South Korea (2021 ~ 2022)
• Visiting academic in Plasma Physics Group in Imperial College London, UK (2014 ~ 2020)
Education
• PhD in Plasma Physics, Imperial College London, UK (2009 ~ 2013)
• Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Seoul National University, South Korea (2007 ~ 2009)
• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Seoul National University, South Korea (2000 ~ 2007, study interrupted for military service in 2003 ~ 2005)
The EKAMA (European-Korean Association of Mechanics and Aerospace) was founded in 2018 during EKC 2018 held in Glasgow, UK, to gather all Korean scientists and engineers working in Europe on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering together from the 9 Korean associations in Europe. One of our aims is to build up a European network with all these members and to enhance specialized cooperation between Europe and Korea. As the slogan of EKC 2024, the cooperation between the scientific community and industrial communities, Green Industry, we focus on the transfer of technologies in the field of Transportation, such as future Automobiles, aerospace, in particular satellites. Moreover, because we are always interested in environmental problems, new trends in green technologies are one of our concerns. This is why green energy development is also a hot issue. The engineering approach for it, especially the Mechanical one is welcome to be presented and discussed for our green earth. Aerospace is one of the main keywords of this division, especially satellites, because the need for telecommunication is exponentially growing as well as scientific purposes to observe our own earth to prevent environmental changes. Korea has made an important development in this field during the last decades and EKAMA has prominent members working in this field. It could be a good opportunity to join both parts to establish strong links. Digital twin is one of the key words of Industry 4.0 combining design and manufacturing processes. All applications using numerical simulation are welcome to show today’s state of the art.
Programme Committee
PROF. PARK, Hyuk (박혁)
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC-BarcelonaTech), School of Telecommunications and Aerospace Engineering
Hyuk Park was born in South Korea. He received a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, South Korea, in 2001, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in information and mechatronics from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju, South Korea, in 2003 and 2009, respectively. In 2009, he joined the Remote Sensing Group, the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC-BarcelonaTech), Barcelona, Spain, as a Post-Doctoral Researcher. In 2011, he was a grant holder of the National Research Foundation funded by the Korean Government. Since 2012, he has been working as a researcher with a Juan de la Cierva grant funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness. From 2018, he worked with the Castelldefels School of Telecommunications and Aerospace Engineering (EETAC-UPC), Barcelona, as a Ramon y Cajal Fellow. He is currently working as a professor agegat (Associated Professor) in EETAC-UPC. He is also working with the Passive Remote Sensing Group, UPC, for satellite remote sensing for microwave radiometry and Global Navigation Satellite Systems reflectometry. His main research interest is in the area of remote sensing, particularly passive microwave remote sensing, including system design, modeling and simulation, image/data processing, and small satellite applications. Dr. Park is the winner of the Chong-Hoon Cho Academic Award, South Korea, in 2019
PROF. HAN, Woo-suck (한우석)
Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Etienne (Mines Saint-Etienne)
Born in Seoul, South Korea. Entered to Mines Saint-Etienne in 1989, Woo-Suck Han has been involved to teach the following subjects: Mechanics of composite materials, FE structural analysis, Non-linear structural analysis, Advanced design and CAD, Design methodology and optimization, Numerical methods and Adhesive joint of composite materials. WS Han was in charge of Design of products courses, and is in charge of Physical and mechanical modelling by FEM courses. WS Han is involved to the following research projects: Capture and modelling of shod foot in motion followed by Insole Optimization for Rheumatoid Arthrosis patients (ANR projects), Analysis and design of lumbar belts (CIFRE), Auxetic design of stent-grafts (H2020-MSCA-ITN-2019), FEA of dental implants, Biomechanical modelling of knee joint, working with industrial partners (CTC, Thuasne, Generic Implants, etc..).
WS Han graduated from SNU in Aeronautics (1981) and earned Master degree in Aeronautics (1983) at SNU in South Korea and Ph.D. in mechanics at Institut Polythechnique de Lorraine (University of Lorraine) in France (1989). WS Han published 28 papers in international journals with peer-review and presented his works to international or national conferences more than 60 times. WS Han is strongly involved to develop partnerships with Korea and Japan since 1996 and made MOU with Seoul National University (SNU), KAIST, POSTECH in Korea, and Tohoku University, KYUTECH, Kumamoto University in Japan to promote exchange of academic staffs and students (more than 300 until 2022). These international actions also allowed 4 PhD double-degrees and more than 40 master dual-degrees with SNU, KAIST and KYUTECH.
WS Han is elected member of Education Committee for 2013-2021 and Pedagogic Committee since 2022 at Mines Saint-Etienne. He participated to organize 3 national or international conferences and co-organized 6 French-Korean workshops on composite structures. He is member of 3 national or international scientific societies and associate editor of an international journal.
WS Han was distinguished as Knight by the Order of the Academic Palms in 2012.
The Marine and Ocean Group at EKC 2024 continues its endeavor of fostering a dynamic environment where academics, professionals, and industry experts come together to address some of the most pressing contemporary challenges in marine and oceanic realms. Building on the momentum from previous EKCs, our forthcoming conference is poised to further the conversation around innovations and policies shaping a sustainable future for the maritime sectors.
This year, we extend a cordial invitation to groundbreaking research that paves the way for advancements in maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation. We are also setting the stage for rigorous debates on evolving policy and international regulatory frameworks.
Expanding upon the previous scope, EKC 2024 intends to incorporate a holistic view that includes the pursuit of zero-emission strategies, advancements in autonomous marine operations, and the evaluation of cutting-edge technologies' practicality. A special emphasis for this edition is the commitment to harnessing the transformative power of digital technologies and decarbonization processes.
We greatly value and await your active participation in our sessions, which promise to be a confluence of thought leaders from various sectors, including, but not limited to, academia, industry, government, and professional societies from Europe and Korea. Your insights and contributions are vital to catalyzing progress and driving forward our shared vision for a resilient and sustainable marine and ocean industry.
Dr Byongug Jeong currently works as a Senior Lecturer of Marine Engineering while teaching and researching various types of marine systems across technical, environmental and safety perspectives. Prior to this role, he worked at the Korean Register as a marine surveyor for over six and half years. During this time, he had the following commitments/responsibilities: Drawing approvals of cargo vessels and engine systems / Contribution to updating maritime rules and regulations for ships and engines / R&D on engine systems applicable to commercial vessels focusing on regulation, design and feasibility / Training junior staff and providing technical consultancy to clients for marine systems and regulations. He also worked at Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. Ltd, over three years, as a marine engineer on board five merchant ships: an LNG carrier, two container ships and two bulk carriers. His experience, therefore, is wide-ranging from looking after on-board machinery to classification related work, which is an essential element to cultivating seagoing marine engineers. He presently serves as the president of Europe-Korea Marine and Ocean Engineers Association (EKMOA).
Dr. Kevin Koosup Yum is a senior vice president in HD Hyundai Europe R&D Center (HD ERC). He has been working in the field of maritime energy system and co-simulation. As a system simulation expert, he has been working in the modeling, simulation, and testing of new energy systems onboard such as hybrid power systems and hydrogen fueled vessels. Now he is leading the research team of HD ERC to accelerate technology development in decarbonization of shipping, hydrogen value chain, electrification and green energy production by creating collaboration between European bodies and the HD Hyundai. Before joining HD ERC, he worked in SINTEF Ocean for seven years as a senior research scientist and also he worked in Samsung Heavy Industries as a sales engineer for LNG carriers and oil tankers. He had his bachelor’s degree in the naval architecture and ocean engineering in Seoul National University and master and Ph.D. degree in marine engineering in Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Dr. Yum has participated or led various research projects in the area of the new energy system in maritime applications in Europe, Norway and Korea. He is also a vice president of the Europe-Korea Marine and Ocean Engineers Association (EKMOA).
The world is undergoing a rapid tech revolution phase marked by the integration of digital technologies, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and a focus on circular economy and sustainability. Simultaneously, we face challenges such as cybersecurity, food security, and climate change. The role of women in this era is evolving rapidly, and their contributions are increasingly crucial to shaping the future of technology and innovation. Therefore, women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) now have numerous opportunities, adopting a holistic approach that connects different ecosystems in this changing landscape.
This session aims to explore and promote collaboration between Korean and European researchers and professionals in STEMM fields, with a specific focus on empowering women. We believe that a profound comprehension of the educational and professional cultures in both Korea and Europe has the potential to catalyze and encourage women-led international collaboration. By gaining insights into the nuances of how education and professional environments function in these regions, women in STEMM can leverage this knowledge to build effective partnerships and foster an environment conducive to their successful carrier development.
Session organizer
Name and affiliation (with the current position and e-mail address)
Dr. Seonhi Ro (Labs Network Industrie 4.0 e.V./ Ford Werke GmbH, seonhi.ro@hotmail.com )
Senior Manager/ passive phase of Pre-retirement
Short bio and main R&D fields
Senior Manager for Internationalization at Labs Network Industrie 4.0 e.V. (secondary employment). 24 years at Ford with the functions manufacturing industry 4.0 Specialist, Global data insight and analytics manager in European Vehicle production, Powertrain business operating manager, Powertrain integration supervisor at Product development, Product planning supervisor. 8 years at Vaillant heating system manufacturer at R&D, Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at TU Braunschweig in Germany, Master Bachelor in mechanical engineering at Sung-Kyun-Kwan University
• Recent publications in the field of the session : How Ford Motor Company is facilitating an evolution to Industry 5.0. at IOT Solution World Congress in Barcelona on 31. Jan to 2. Feb. 2023
• The Monetization of Technical Data Innovations from Industry and Research Chapter 31: Data Monetization Potential in the Automotive Industry Value Chain and the Product Lifecycle in the book -Springer Nature / Springer Verlag
• Future of Manufacturing at the conference Automotive Evolution Summit 2022 in Munich. Organized by AMS (Automotive Manufacturing Solutions) · Dec 7, 2022
• Optical Sensor Localization through Mesh Networked Cameras Optical Sensor Localization through Mesh Networked Cameras. the conference WoWMoM 2021 : 22nd IEEE International Symposium on a World of Wireless, Mobile and Multimedia Networks · Sep 27, 202
More details : Linked-In : https://www.linkedin.com/in/seonhi-ro-a6933b107/
EKC 2024 is happy to invite poster contributions from all areas of science, engineering, technology and innovation. Each abstract submitted will be reviewed by the relevant academic committee.
For those who will be presenting posters, the Poster Session will be held 16:20 - 18:00 on Wed 30th July 2024. We encourage all to come and talk with presenters during this period, and at the end of the Session, the best posters will be awarded special prizes.
Dr. Hansung Kim is an Associate Professor in the School of Electronics & Computer Science at the University of Southampton, UK. He received his BSc, MSc and Ph.D degrees in electronic and electrical engineering from Yonsei University, South Korea. He was employed as a researcher of Knowledge Science Lab (KSL) at Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR), Japan, from 2005 to 2008, and as a senior research fellow at the Centre for Vision, Speech, and Signal Processing (CVSSP) at the University of Surrey, UK, from 2008 to 2020. His research for last 25 years includes 3D computer vision, Stereo image processing, 3D reconstruction, Augmented/Virtual Reality, Multi-modal data processing, Audio-visual data processing and Media production with over 120 published articles in 20 research projects.
Dr. Sung Il Ahn is currently working at the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) in Aberdeen, UK, as a Marine & Offshore Surveyor. He worked as a Marine Surveyor and Auditor for the Korean Register of Shipping (KR) from 2001 to 2014, after graduating with a degree of BSc in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering from Pusan National University. During his tenure at KR, he spent six years in Japan as an expatriate. Dr. Ahn also worked as a new shipbuilding superintendent for various new shipbuilding projects in Korea before returning to academia to pursue his MSc and PhD at the University of Strathclyde in the UK. His research interests focus on human factors in risk assessment for maritime operations.
1. In search of Next Big Thing idea including Deeptech Startup activity.
2. Interactive presentation and panel discussion for key market issues
(technical, policy, certification, etc) with industry experts, government, investor, academia, and research institutes.
3. Creation of high impact global consortium for technical readiness, supply chain, and business model.