KIST 한국과학기술연구원

Research Strategy

Research Focus

Develop Technologies to Lead the 4th Industrial Revolution: Next generation semiconductor; Early detection marker for cancer/blood disease, Therapy and theragnosis convergence technology; Quantum computing; Advanced sensor system
Create Intelligent, Data-driven Industries: Intelligent interaction and robot technology; Data-driven advanced nanomaterials; Smart farm technology based on big data
Preparing for a Super-aging Society: Brain circuit analysis technology & identifying brain function/mechanism; Addressing intractable brain disease; Treatment targeting disease of the aged
Sustainable Energy & Environment: Highly efficient energy-conversion; Carbon resource advancement; Sustainable air and water management

R&D Portfolio

Strengthen organization’s horizontal and vertical connections to promote convergence research Bio/Healthcare, National Infrastructure, Future Convergence Technologies

Brain Science: Neuroscience; Functional Connectomics; Neuro-Medicine; Sensory Research

Biomedical: Bionics; BioMaterials; Theragnosis; Complex Adaptive Therapeutic Strategy for Cancer; Center for Rehabilitation Technology

Post-silicon Semiconductor: Electronic Materials; Spintronics; Opto-electronic Materials and Devices; Quantum Information

Robotics and Media: Imaging Media; Intelligent & Interactive Robotics; Medical Robotics; Robot Research Platform Initiative; KIST Lunar Exploration Program

National Agenda: Water Cycle; Environment, Health and Welfare; Clean Energy; Sensor System; Photo-electronic Hybrids; Appropriate Technology; Eco-friendly Energy

Materials and Life Science