Samsung Electronics is pursuing industry-academia collaboration with Korea University for the development of eco-friendly home appliance solutions.

Samsung Electronics and Korea University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the establishment of an 'Eco-Friendly Energy Research Center' on the 31st of last month at the Engineering Building of Korea University in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, with the attendance of Lee Ki-soo, Vice President of Samsung Electronics' Home Appliance Business Division, and Kim Yong-chan, Dean of Korea University's College of Engineering.

Both parties plan to conduct joint research to develop 'eco-friendly' technology, a key trend in next-generation home appliances, and will implement various activities including specialized technical workshops and seminars.

Additionally, the plan is to establish field-customized educational programs to nurture talent in this field and contribute to the development of the home appliance industry.

The research projects will focus on three major areas to realize 'carbon neutrality,' exploring diverse technological collaboration methods: △enhancing energy efficiency of core components in major home appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners △strengthening eco-friendly material technologies including expanded use of recycled plastic and development of resource-circular packaging materials △developing air conditioner component parts for the application of eco-friendly refrigerants with low Global Warming Potential (GWP).

To this end, various departments including mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, chemical and biological engineering, new materials engineering, architecture and civil-environmental engineering, and industrial management engineering will participate in planning and conducting convergence technology projects.

Lee Ki-soo, Vice President of Samsung Electronics' Home Appliance Business Division, stated, "We expect significant synergies to be created as Samsung Electronics and Korea University, both possessing excellent research capabilities, develop eco-friendly technology to lead the future home appliance industry," adding "Samsung Electronics will continue to make efforts to proactively secure convergence technologies in various fields through industry-academia collaboration with leading domestic and international universities."