Energy Science includes researching key areas of energy science / technology for sustainable energy technology independence and sustainable economic growth. DOES(Department of Energy Science) is fostering creative scientists and leading researchers preparing future energy through fusion energy science education.
Energy problems are complex and require research in natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences. we need energy-related solutions that include both microscale and macroscale, so we should access to diverse perspectives as well as specific energy sources.
Department of Energy Science(hereinafter DOES) was established in 2009 as a part of a WCU project which was funded by Korean government. Since 2013 September, DOES was funded by BK21PLUS project which is a grant from Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, Korea.
Through its new concept of energy, combined education and research, the course aims to create breakthrough research achievements that can serve as a center for globalization spreading around the world and provide a breakthrough in the global energy crisis. In fact, the design of large-scale systems related to energy and the study of convergence technologies with diverse fields using materials and devices are very important areas and technology gaps with advanced countries are currently small, which makes it highly likely to secure domestic source technologies. The development of next-generation energy technologies is not only an important factor for the survival of mankind, but also a vital factor for the creation of economic high value-added industries. In addition, the government can expect to solve global environmental problems through the expansion of cheap and clean green energy to improve the cultural life and welfare level of the people and further resolve the energy problem.
Overall education and research across energy science will foster high-quality professionals to respond to energy-related workforce demands. After graduation, students are expected to complete additional graduate programs, advance into education, research institutes in energy fields, government agencies related to policies, and enter industry.