Research Centers

Mechanical Engineering and Technology Research Information Center(METRIC) ( http://www.metric.or.kr)

· METRIC is established in support of the Korea Science and Engineering Foundation(KOSEF) and is organization in Korea to take charge of collecting, classifying, and disseminating all kinds of information on mechanical engineering and technology.

Research Institute of Mechanical Technology(RIMT) ( http://rimt.re.pusan.ac.kr)

· RIMT focuses on the research to develop original technologies of mechanical engineering and is to help various theoretical or experimental engineering problems in government organizations and research institutes. It provides continuing education of engineers to the level of master degree with a focus on practical engineering problems.

Pusan Education Center for Computer Aided Machine Design(PECCAMD) ( http://peccam.pusan.ac.kr)

· PECCAMD provides technological benefits to research facilities at Pusan and Kyung-nam providence's companies by supplying prepared personnels to the companies and giving information of technological foundation for their inquiry.

· It provides a training program in the field of professional design engineering, theories of machine design, and CAD/CAM/CAE software. Curriculum are as follows:

· - Precision manufacturing design
· - FEM & structural analysis
· - Vibration & noise control design
· - Design & analysis using CAD/CAM/CAE software

Urban Affairs Research Institute

· A study on 'Urban Development', 'Urban Planning', 'Regional Development Planning', 'Administration for Regional Development', and accomplishment study on 'Industrial Development', 'Engineering Technique Problem', 'ManpowerPolicies'.

· Cooperation of 'Urban Development Planning', 'Manufacturing Technique Development', and regional development cooperation through economical efficiency evaluation of 'Regional Planning'.

IDEC Regional Center at PNU ( http://idec.pusan.ac.kr)

· This center induces the local universties to take the IC design education programs, to promote cooperation between industries, and to support projects for venture start-ups.

Machine Shop ( http://home.pusan.ac.kr/~factory)

· Department of engineering offers the experimental education every year at the shop.

· The place is used to fabricate and to repair the experiment devices as needed.

Korea Institute of Industrial Technology Pusan-Kyungnam Regional Center ( http://kitech.pusan.ac.kr)

· The Pusan-Kyungnam center of KITECH(Korea Institute of Industrial Technology) was founded at Pusan National University in 1994 to promote the interdisciplinary mutual R&D in the field of machinery, automobiles, and footwear industry of Pusan and Kyungnam district and to support strengthening of manufacturing skill on the field.

· The center is supposed to establish a close cooperation with the KITECH under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy(MOTIE), the institute of Pusan industrial technology, the institute of Kyungnam industrial technology, and local governments of Pusan and Kyungnam-Do and contribute to improving a technical competitive power of local small/medium companies.

· To achieve these goals, basic industrial technology development project, interdisciplinary R&D local consortium and incubation project are being carried out. Basic preliminary project of building-up of research complex for local industry and re-education and training program of locally well qualified technicians have been planned as well.

Research Institute of Industrial Technology ( http://home.pusan.ac.kr/～master)

· Development and application of newer industrial technology

· Study for prevention of natural and industrial disaster

· Consulting to industries and local government

· Performing industrial services / Providing industries with technical informations and materials

Institute for Advanced Materials Technology

· Advanced studies about materials technology to develop advanced materials for construction, chemical, electronic, electrical and machine industry based on the knowledge of structure, property and treatment of materials,

Research Institute of High-Technology Materials and Process for Footwear

· Consulting and planning for upbringing of footwear technology industry in Pusan area research and development of high- technology materials and process for footwear

Business Incubation Center ( http://bi.pusan.ac.kr)

· Supplement of the newest research implement and total analysis of information in technology for venture company or pre-venture

· Reeducation of newest technology for engineer in company

· Directions of technology and management to venture company in incubator

Research Institute of Computer, Information and Communication ( http://www.ricic.re.pusan.ac.kr)

· Applied research and project in the fields of computer, information and communication technologies

· Consulting, education and technical supporting for the computer, information and communication industries

Institute for Environmental Technology and Industry ( http://ieti.pusan.ac.kr)

· Research and development on environmental technology and local environmental policy sponsored by KOSEF, Pusan city government and environmental industries

· Training of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students through interdisciplinary clean technology graduate program

Engineering Research Center for Net Shape & Die Manufacturing ( http://nsdm.re.pusan.ac.kr)

· Multidisciplinary Research of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

· Technological cooperation with industrial companies by commission request and technical education for the field engineers

· Exchange of research personnels and research informations with local and international research institutes

· Hold local and international conferences, seminars, workshops and technical meetings open industry-university cooperational programs for the graduate study course (Master degree and doctoral degree)

ITS Software Research Center ( http://www.itscenter.org)

· Research the Intelligent Transportation System Join with an Enterprise.

· - Funded by MIC(Ministry of Information and Communication)

· - Developing the applications of electronic, computer, and communications technology that promise to increase · · · · ·the safety and productivity of transportation system

· - Covers all forms of transport and a multitude of applications

Pusan Kyungnam Automotive Techno Center ( http://pkatec.re.kr)

· Establishment of Infrastructure Facilities of Automotive

· - Support small and medium-sized automotive parts companies to utilize high tech. Automotive parts test equipments

· Establishment of Collaborative Research Between Universities and Industries

· - Organize research groups
· - Development training programs for engineers
· - Solve technological problems of industries
· - Incubation and promoting for venture companies and raising capital for financial aids
· - Publish technical newsletter

· Sharing Information on Automotive Key Technology

· - Internet homepage
· - Database on automotive technology
· - Information on automotive technology

· International and Domestic Cooperation

· - Steinbeis foundation (Germany)
· - Tohuku national industrial research institute (Japan)
· - KATECH (Korea Automotive Technology Institute)
· - KAITECH (Korea Academy of Industrial Technology)
· - RIMT (Research Institute of Mechanical Technology)
· - METRIC (Mechanical Engineering Technology and Research Information Center)
· - PECCAM (Pusan Educational Center for Computer Aided Machine Design)

Institute of Environmental Studies ( http://www.pusan.ac.kr/test/owa/yon_inq?the_dept_cd=500012)

· Air Pollution Control

· - Analysis, measurement and remote sensing of air pollution materials
· - Planning of air pollution management and control
· - Design of air pollution control process and technical consultation on operation
· - Design and consultation on land disposal and incineration
· - Monitoring of noise and vibration
· - Planning of prevention these problems
· - Prediction and counterplan of noise and vibration problems

· Water Pollution Control

· - Water pollution analysis and measurement
· - Planning of watersupply and sewage treatment
· - Analysis and design of industrial wastewater and sewage treatment process
· - Technical consultation on water-quality management plan
· - Analysis, measurement and control of ocean pollution materials
· - Study of ocean erosion and protection technique
· - Investigation on waves control and movement of subsurface sands
· - Development of coastal and estury numerical model for prediction of pollutants

· Solid Waste Control

· - Analysis, measurement and control solid waste
· - Planning of solid waste management and control
· - Design of solid waste control process and technical consultation on operation
· - Solid waste incineration and resources recovery from wastes
· - Planning of soil and groundwater preservation
· - Soil and groundwater pollution analysis and measurement

· In Addition Area

· - Environmental planning and environmental impact assessment
· - Survey of ecological status and prediction of its changes
· - Evaluation of ocean environment
· - Mapping of green land and investigation of plants distribution
· - Treatment and management of the lab wastes discharged from the university
· - Education on treatment and management of lab wastes