Shimadzu Scientific Korea Corporation (SSK), a subsidiary of Japan-headquartered firm Shimadzu in South Korea, and Chungnam National University, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the objectives of strengthening the development of technology and research equipment, and promoting collaborative research between industry and academia.
The Shimadzu Group and Chungnam National University have a long-standing business relationship involving analytical and measuring instruments and medical systems. In recent years, SSK has provided the university with research and development equipment primarily in the fields of healthcare and green transformation.
By signing this MoU, both parties are beginning cooperation between industry and academia with a view to collaborative research and collaborative development, and are taking collaborative initiatives for the development of programs for human resource training for researchers as well as participation in international collaborative research projects. Both parties will promote research and development for the resolution of the issues facing society, through the integration of their expertise as a research and development equipment manufacturer and an academic institution.
