On June 10, UNIST and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Co., Ltd. have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at advancing and commercializing environmentally friendly ship engine technologies. The collaboration was officially launched during a ceremony held at UNIST, which included the unveiling of an industry-academic cooperation plaque and a technology exchange session.
This partnership was initiated as a result of the High-assurance Mobility Control Laboratory (HMCL), affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UNIST, being designated as an industry-academia collaboration-focused research institute under the Engine Research Institute of HHI. The project focuses on the development of intelligent control logic and systems for ship engines. UNIST is the third institution, following Hanyang University and the University of Ulsan, to receive this recognition.
The plaque unveiling ceremony was attended by Vice President Sung Chul Bae of Academic Affairs, Department Head Jaeseon Lee of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Professor Cheolhyeon Kwon at UNIST, Director Sung-Chan An of HHI Engine Research Institute, and Sung Hoon Ko, Head of the Intelligent Control Systems Laboratory.
Following the ceremony, a technical exchange session was held where UNIST shared its research achievements on “Efficient Control Software Verification Technologies.” HD Hyundai Heavy Industries presented their latest advancements in eco-friendly engine control technologies, including element control strategies and hybrid propulsion control systems.
The HMCL Laboratory has been dedicated to researching intelligent control system reliability and stability across various mobility sectors, including ships and vehicles. Recent collaborative efforts with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have yielded significant progress in software verification and development for ship engines.
Building on this foundation, the two organizations will intensify their joint research efforts to develop advanced intelligent control logic and systems, with the ultimate goal of securing leading global technologies and cultivating top-tier research talents.
Professor Kwon expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “The designation as a focused industry-academic research center will enhance UNIST’s mechanical engineering research capabilities. HMCL aims to contribute to the development of reliable and stable intelligent control systems.”
Director Sung-Chan An of HHI Engine Research Institute emphasized, “Through continued collaboration with UNIST, we will further develop cutting-edge control technologies and strengthen our technological leadership in the global engine market.”
