Pusan National University
Hydrogen Ship Technology Center
The first R&D infrastructure in Korea, specialized in Eco-friendly Ships
Possesses over 40 world-class, cutting-edge facilities
Workforce composition
Center Director Professor Jae-Myung Lee and about 30 hydrogen ship experts
Purpose of establishment
World-class eco-friendly hydrogen ship core technology think tank
Field of Study
Development of liquid hydrogen cargo hold for ships(Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
Development of liquid hydrogen storage container for hydrogen commercial vehicles(Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
Hosted and operated by Busan Hydrogen Sharing University (15 universities in the Busan area participating)(Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
Development of hydrogen ship safety standards and regulations(Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries)
Marine waste disposal eco-friendly hydrogen ship demonstration project(Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
Key challenges
Conduct research across the entire eco-friendly ship value chain
Evaluation of material properties in cryogenic and hydrogen environments
Liquefied gas storage container/cargo hold design and verification
Development of nonlinear material behavior simulation models
Fuel cell/propulsion system performance evaluation
Main activity
Promote eco-friendly energy talent training programs such as the Hydrogen Sharing University and overseas training programs
Promote research exchange meetings and student exchange programs with advanced research institutes in Europe and the United States
Host and participate in major domestic hydrogen ship research and development projects
Korea's largest (industry-academia-research cooperation) hydrogen ship forum hosting organization