Quantum Photonics Research Institute Launch Ceremony Held
The goal is to develop and commercialize next-generation devices utilizing quantum phenomena.


On the 29th, UNIST held the opening ceremony for the Quantum Photonics Institute (QPI) in the main auditorium on the second floor of the university headquarters. Beginning with the opening ceremony, the institute will host a "Quantum Photonics Workshop" until the 31st, where experts from various fields will share their research directions on quantum technology and discuss plans for developing quantum devices.

The newly opened Quantum Photonics Research Institute aims to study the interaction between light and matter at the quantum level and, based on this research, develop quantum devices applicable to real-world applications. These future quantum devices are expected to be highly applicable to key technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, including lidar, ultra-sensitive optical sensors, bioimaging and detection, and ultra-density memory.

The opening ceremony was attended by many leading Korean scholars, including UNIST President Lee Yong-hoon, IBS President Noh Do-young, and Korea Research Foundation Director of Natural Sciences Koh No-kyung.

Meanwhile, at the workshop that began with the opening ceremony on this day, experts from various fields such as quantum materials, ultra-fast optical science, nano-optics, next-generation materials/devices, and biophotonics will participate to share research progress and exchange opinions. The workshop will be held both online and offline to prevent infectious diseases.