서울대 화학생물공학부

Next-Generation Electricity / Electronics / Energy

In particular, it emphasizes the development of next-generation electronic devices, high-efficiency catalysts, and high-energy-density storage systems based on precise control of electronic structures such as interfacial electric fields, quantum structures, and spin properties.
This field has an inherently interdisciplinary nature, integrating electrochemistry, solid-state physics, and materials science, and lies at the core of developing sustainable energy conversion technologies, including next-generation secondary batteries, fuel cells, and solid oxide systems.
The field of electrical, electronic, and energy engineering focuses on application-driven research of advanced functional materials, encompassing inorganic materials, electronic materials, and energy conversion systems.

Sustainable Organic and Polymeric Materials

The field of organic and polymer materials focuses on molecular design-based materials science that considers both sustainability and functionality.
Beyond traditional polymer synthesis, the primary research targets include self-healing, stimuli-responsive, and biodegradable polymers, as well as functional organic electronic materials.
Representative applications include organic semiconductors, optoelectronic devices, and biocompatible polymers.
Key technologies involve analyzing structure–property relationships at the molecular level and quantitatively controlling mechanical, electrical, and optical performance.
In terms of materials design, there is growing potential for integration with AI-based structure prediction and high-throughput synthesis and evaluation technologies.

Convergent Bio-Environmental Science

The field of biological and environmental engineering is a convergent domain at the intersection of life sciences, environmental engineering, and chemical and biological engineering. It focuses on the utilization and process engineering of biological systems, as well as the control of environmental interfaces.
Based on core technologies such as metabolic engineering, protein engineering, synthetic biology, biomaterials engineering, and environmental and electrochemical engineering, this field enables the production of biochemical substances, development of functional biomaterials, and treatment of persistent pollutants.
Key research areas include optimization of microbial-based bioprocesses, innovation in biopharmaceuticals and therapeutic technologies, development of environmental remediation strategies, and realization of carbon neutrality.
Ultimately, this field contributes to the industrial application of bio-based technologies and the advancement of environmental sustainability.

Advanced Process Systems and AI

The Process Systems and AI field is evolving toward the full automation of the experimental and production lifecycle, based on the design, analysis, and control of chemical processes.
Going beyond traditional areas such as reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics, key emerging research themes include digital twins, AI-driven experimental optimization, and data-driven process design.
Core tools in this field include AI-assisted experimental planning, autonomous control algorithms, and high-speed simulation-based process prediction and error correction.
The focus is on establishing high-reliability process control systems that are scalable from laboratory to pilot and industrial scales.