Korea-Germany R&D Forum

Renewable Energy & Energy Systems

The forum is aimed at bilateral discussions between the leading research institutions from Germany and Korea. The forum is especially dedicated to exchanging information on current technological trends as well as to identifying potential cooperation prospects.

This year’s topic is focused on ‘Renewable Energy Technology’, a key research sector for the future prosperity of human beings. The panel of the forum consists of world class experts, directors of research units and leading policy makers. The overview on the latest R&D activities and their views regarding bilateral collaboration are supposed to be presented.

27th July, 13:30 ~ 18:00, Room Paris

13:30-13:40 | Introduction
13:40-14:05 | Presentation of KETEP
Dr. Nam-Sung Ahn, President of Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning
14:05-14:30 | “Korean Energy R&D Policy and KIER R&D Strategy”
Dr. Jooho Hwang, President of Korea Institute of Energy Research
14:30-14:55 | Presentation of KRICT
Dr. Mihye Yi, Vice-President of Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology
14:55-15:20 | "The Role of Green Technologies for a new growth engine and industrial revolution"
Dr. Chang-Mo Sung, President of Green Technology Center Korea
15:20-15:35 | Coffee break
15:35-16:00 | "Hydrogen as an Enabler for Renewable Energies"
Prof. Detlef Stolten, Director of IEK3, Research Center Jülich
16:00-16:25 | Presentation of HZB
Dr. Björn Schubert, Coordinator for Solar Energy Research, Helmholtz Center Berlin
16:25-16:50 | “Energy Research at Fraunhofer”
Dr. Raoul Klingner, Head of International Business Development, Fraunhofer Society
16:50-17:00 | Break
17:00-18:00 | Discussion