Research Institutes
The Institute of Computer ·Information and Communication
Head of the Center: Sungdeok Cha
Contact: 02-3290-4273 / Office: Woo Jung Informatics 207
Purpose of establishment
The Institute of Computer·Information and Communication was established in 1996 to secure advanced technology by conducting comprehensive and systematic research in the field of computer science. The institute is a comprehensive research institute that conducts research in all of the research fields in the Department of Computer Science and it oversees 33 labs and supports leading research in line with global IT/software trends.
Research areas
The institute maintains close partnerships with universities, research institutes, and industries and plays a pivotal role in basic science research and applications. The institute performs the following tasks to induce active mutual participation.
- Joint research projects
- Placement of researchers at companies and universities
- Maximization of activity through joint use of research equipment
- Technical training and education
- Technical consulting and information provision
Recent research achievements (Large-scale Research Project Group)
The Institute of Computer·Information and Communication has been entrusted with about 60 projects totaling 4 billion in the past three years for research in various fields, such as hardware, software, and algorithm development and improvement.
Next-generation Game Research Center
Head of the Center: JungHyun HAN
Contact: 02-3290-3948 / Office: Science Library 406B
Purpose of establishment
Following the industrials and information societies, a content society is emerging. Undoubtedly, the game sector is a definite leader in the content industry. The Next-generation Game Research Center aims to develop core technologies in the gaming field and to cultivate excellent research personnel in this field.
Creative Informatics & Computing Institute
Head of the Center: Hyeoncheol Kim
Contact: 02-3290-2685 / Office: Aegineung Student Center 313
Research areas
- Programs for on-campus students
The institute is developing programs that foster cooperation and improve computational thinking through various programs for students at the school.
- Seminar to prep candidates for teacher appointment
The institute is cultivating teacher candidates through seminars to prepare for information-field teaching opportunities.
- Programs to rapidly increase interest in software from suburban elementary and middle school students
By signing an MOU with secondary schools and hosting software camps and competitions, the institute fosters student interest in software. Through a mentoring system organized by the software Education Volunteer Group, mentors donate talent to underprivileged students and inspire their spirits of service, and the elementary, middle and high school mentee students are encouraged to improve their problem-solving abilities through computational thinking.
- Methodologies of computer education, development of teaching tools and computer-based research
The institute researches new educational methods targeting digital convergence and preparation for changes within a ubiquitous educational environment. In addition, various research projects are underway to secure leadership in the future era through information creativity education.
Recent research achievements (Large-scale Research Project Group)
The institute has hosted a software camp for freshman and an iOS app development hackathon for students on campus. The institute contributes to teacher training by holding a seminar to help prepare informatics-field teacher candidates for appointment opportunities. Volunteers were recruited for the SW Volunteer Group and software camps were held at Seoul National University Middle School, Joongang High School, and Iil Girls' High School for elementary and middle school students. Active academic research is ongoing, including 50 to 70 papers published in leading domestic and international academic journals every year.
Institute of Convergence IT
Research areas
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1. Research on convergence software technology for the development of new national growth engines
2. Inviting and conducting joint research with renowned domestic and foreign researchers in the field of convergence software
3. Support to train experts in the field of convergence software
4. International exchanges and network establishment for researchers in the field of convergence software
5. Planning and participating in joint projects and cooperation with national institutions and companies in the field of convergence software
6. Hosting domestic and international academic conferences and international symposiums in the field of convergence software
7. Publication in academic journals and related books in the field of convergence software
8. Other projects necessary to achieve the purpose of the institute
Recent research achievements (Large-scale Research Project Group)
The Institute of Convergence IT closely cooperated with Korea University Medical Center to win a contract for a national strategic project for precision medical services. The precision medical business is a new paradigm that goes beyond the existing treatment paradigm and diagnoses the patient's disease by processing patient DNA information, treatment history, and recent medical research results with artificial intelligence. The institute will continue to contribute to improving the quality of care by continuously integrating software technology into the medical industry.
Center for Software Security and Assurance
Head of the Center: HeeJo LEE
Contact: 02-3290-4808 / Office: Science Building Annex 106A
Research areas Purpose of establishment
The Center for Software Security and Assurance (CSSA) has developed and opened up to the world an automatic security vulnerability analysis platform, IoTcube (https://iotcube.net), allowing anyone to professionally analyze security problems without being a security expert. With six laboratories at Korea University as the main pillar, the institute aims to cultivate global leaders in the security field by conducting research with the best experts in the field of security vulnerability analysis, including the US CMU, USC (i3 consortium), and Swiss ETH.
Research areas Research areas
The institute researches and develops core technologies for the automation of security vulnerability analysis in convergence industries such as 5G, IoT, and blockchain - the implementation technologies of the 4th industrial revolution. It also conducts international joint research and academic activities with world-class research groups in computer science. To raise national security awareness, the institute hosts regular seminars, contests, conferences, and educational programs, including training security experts. In addition, various types of external cooperation programs such as night study groups, memberships, and intelligence consortiums are in operation.
Recent research achievements (Large-scale Research Project Group)
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Development of automatic analysis technology for IoT software security vulnerabilities (2015-2018, total government grant of 3 billion won)
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Development of self-learning cyber immunity technology (2017-2020, total government grant of 1.42 billion won)
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Development of automatic analysis technology for blockchain platform security vulnerabilities (2019-2022, total government grant of 2.075 billion won)
Blockchain Research Institute
Head of the Center: Hoh IN
Contact: 02-3290-4139 / Office: Science Building Annex 106B
Purpose of establishment
In addition to the development of blockchain technology, preparation for the enactment and revision of related laws and systems, and the development of business models to support entrepreneurship, the institute is centered on the development of not only academic research but also the ecosystem of business areas and related industries
Research areas
- Blockchain-based technology research: development of a secure and scalable private blockchain platform
- Law/Institutional Research: Research on laws/institutions requiring enactment and revision according to blockchain technology
- Business Model Research: Research on new business models based on blockchain-based technology research
- Information Research: Research on medical information sharing system based on blockchain technology
- Logistics Information Research: A study on the distribution information sharing system based on blockchain technology
- IoT Research: Research and development of IoT blockchain system
Recent research achievements (Large-scale Research Project Group)
- Smart contract formal specification Blockchain core technology (2019 - 2020, total 1.3 billion)
- Development of a smart contract visualization application platform to improve user convenience (2020 - 20201, total 1.2 billion won)
- Consignment of research projects for numerous other companies
Human-Inspired AI Research
Head of the Center: HeuiSeok LIM
Contact: 02-3290-2554 / Office: Science Building Annex 105A
Purpose of establishment
The final goal is to develop multi-modal-based complex intelligence source technology that transcends the five senses of humans by reflecting the effective principles of human learning. Through this, the center researches and develops technologies for each application service field suitable for the 4th industrial revolution, represented by technologies such as automation knowledge work and IoT. In addition, the center was established to develop demand-oriented artificial intelligence-related technologies through the establishment of an organic cooperation system with related industries and related organizations, and to escape dependence on foreign countries and improve national competitiveness through the development of source technologies and specialized software.
Research areas
The Human Inspired AI & Computing Research Center conducts research on machine learning models that mimic human learning principles, complex intelligence AI technology research for effective learning, multimodal knowledge expression, acquisition and reasoning technology convergence research, and active knowledge recommendation technology.
Recent research achievements (Large-scale Research Project Group)
The Human-inspired AI & Computing Research Center oversees the operation of creative and autonomous projects and introduced a convergent professional human resources training system for students from various majors. The center conducts multidisciplinary convergence research by securing a space for convergence research to foster professional human resources.