SNU-Hanwha Aerospace Collaborate on Developing Future Technologies for the Aerospace Industry
Establishing the Hanwha Aerospace HUB to Advance Research in Aircraft Engines and Space Launch Vehicles


▲ Dean Young-oh Kim of SNU College of Engineering (front row, left), CEO Jaeil Son of Hanwha Aerospace (front row, right)

Seoul National University is joining forces with Hanwha Aerospace to advance technologies in the aerospace industry, a key driver of future growth.

On January 7, SNU held the opening ceremony for the "Hanwha Aerospace HUB" at the Engineer House and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for industry-academia collaboration to carry out future projects. The event was attended by Young-oh Kim, Dean of SNU College of Engineering; Professor Seung Jin Song, Director of the HUB Center; Jaeil Son, CEO of Hanwha Aerospace; and Junwon Lee, Head of the Space Business Division at Hanwha Aerospace.

The "Hanwha Aerospace HUB" is an industry-academia collaboration network established by Hanwha Aerospace in partnership with 10 universities, including SNU, Konkuk University, Pusan National University, Yonsei University, Inha University, Chungnam National University, Chungbuk National University, KAIST, Hanyang University, and Korea Aerospace University, starting in 2023. The HUB is expected to carry out 50 advanced projects in defense technology, aircraft engines, and aerospace technology.

At the HUB, SNU plans to conduct 15 research projects related to aircraft engine components and space launch vehicles. Faculty from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and the Department of Aerospace Engineering will lead medium- to long-term research projects, integrating insights from industry to develop innovative cutting-edge technologies. In addition, SNU aims to accelerate the cultivation of top-tier R&D talent through its industry-academia scholarship programs.

Dean Young-oh Kim of SNU College of Engineering emphasized, “The research areas that SNU College of Engineering prioritizes through its engineering innovation program, ‘Keep Watch,’ such as defense technology, space technology, and industrial AI, are highly aligned with Hanwha Aerospace’s core business areas. This agreement is both timely and significant. Especially in challenging times like these, it is critical to prepare thoroughly for the future. SNU and Hanwha Aerospace will work together to nurture outstanding engineering talent.”


[Contact Information]
Professor Seung Jin Song, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University
/ +82-2-880-1667 / sjsong@snu.ac.kr