First Woman President of Government Subsidized Research Institute of Korea

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SI units to provide government, industry,
and academia with a secure technical
foundation for international trade, commerce,
and R&D. Some of the research
highlights are:
• Development of cesium fountain atomic
clock
• Nano scale force measurement standards
• Standardization of thermo physical property
measurement
KRISS’ currently put much effort in developing
the standards for measurements
of environment, safety, food, and health.
Some of the major research highlights in
this field are as follow.
• Measurement techniques on greenhouse
gases
• Dosimetry and radioactivity standards
• Development of magneto cardiogram
system using SQUID sensors [Fig. 1]
• Development of single-cell biological
mapping technology [Fig. 2]
KRISS supports industry through various
research projects in new technologies
such as nano-technology, bio-technology,
and nano-bio interdisciplinary technology
and their industrial applications. Some of
the research highlights are:
• Testing and evaluation methods for large
wind turbine blades
• Development of large (>1 m) diameter
precision non-spherical optical mirror for
satellite [Fig. 3]
• Measurement standards for an ultra thin
film semiconductors (<1 nm) [Fig. 4]
KRISS provides technical assistance
and advice to industries, universities, and
other research and development institutes
to enhance their international competitiveness.
Each year it serves over 3,500 private
and public sector businesses Korea, by
providing technical support, testing and
calibration services, measurement training,
and consultation services.


The Vacuum Technology Center is the
biggest and probably the only vacuum laboratory
in the world that can give the total
solution to the vacuum components and
system. We do many joint researches with
semiconductor companies as well as many
small and medium sized vacuum component
manufacturers. Also, many postdocs
and students for masters and PhD degrees
from many countries work with us.
Besides the professional work, I have always
been very actively involved in various
social activities and issues. As a woman,
experience many discrimination, I wanted
to help women scientists and engineers in
Korea. So, I initiated the creation of the
“Association of Korean Woman Scientists
and Engineers (KWSE)”, and served as
vice-president for 8 years and president 4
years 2000-2004.