Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University (SNU) have announced the establishment of a Joint Battery Research Center. This collaboration aims to advance battery technologies and promote industry-academia cooperation in order to achieve global leadership in the battery field.
The Joint Battery Research Center is seen as a crucial step in Hyundai Motor Group’s efforts to innovate in the field of electrification. The company aims to improve battery performance and safety through this research center. The President of Seoul National University, Hong Lim Ryu, expresses his belief that the collaboration between the university and Hyundai Motor Group’s researchers will lead to groundbreaking innovations in battery technology.
The Joint Battery Research Center was initiated in November 2021 with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University. The agreement aimed to establish a joint battery research center and promote long-term collaborative research based on the shared goal of carbon neutrality and the creation of a battery research ecosystem.
To facilitate close collaboration among researchers, the new research facility will have a dedicated space for battery research within the Institute of Chemical Processes at Seoul National University. The facility will include seven laboratories and conference rooms for battery development, analysis, measurement, and process. Notably, this is the first research facility specializing in electric vehicle batteries to be built within Seoul National University.
The opening of the Joint Battery Research Center will enable Hyundai Motor Group to work with top battery experts in Korea to drive research and development in battery-related technologies. The center aims to focus on advanced research in next-generation battery technologies that can significantly increase electric vehicle driving range and reduce charging time. Additionally, research will be conducted on battery condition monitoring technology and innovative process technology.
A total of 22 joint research projects will be undertaken in four divisions: lithium metal batteries, solid-state batteries, battery management systems (BMS), and battery process technology. The research will involve contributions from 21 professors and graduate-level researchers from renowned Korean universities. Fourteen of the 22 research projects will specifically focus on lithium metal and solid-state batteries, with the aim of developing next-generation battery technologies.
The Joint Battery Research Center represents a significant investment in research and development by Hyundai Motor Group. By collaborating with Seoul National University and other top experts in the field, the company is positioning itself to lead the way in battery technology advancements. This research and innovation will contribute to the growth of the electric mobility industry and help create a sustainable environment for future generations.
