Shaping the future through technology

Research on safety, distribution, fermentation, and smart manufacturing

• Food Processing Research Group

  • Research on processing technologies for future and alternative foods
  • Optimization of food processing for target consumers (e.g., Seniors, Infants)
  • Development and process optimization of natural additives
  • Sensory cognition analysis and foundational technology development
  • Operation of sensory evaluation lab, support for sensory testing, and IRB review

  [ Gangneung Research Team ]

  • Research on processing technologies for seafood and bio-materials
  • Research on materialization and commercialization technologies for marine and fishery resources

• Fermentation Convergence Research Group

  • Advancing the value of K-fermentation and microbial resources
  • Enhancing global competitiveness in traditional fermented foods
  • Developing advanced technologies for traditional fermentation
  • Establishing a bio-food R&D base: Microbial Resources Center and supporting infrastructure
  • Driving next-generation biotechnology: precision fermentation, upcycling, and convergence R&D

• Food Safety and Distribution Research Group

  • Development of technologies for characterization, rapid and precise detection, and control of food hazards
  • Development of predictive modeling and probabilistic risk assessment techniques for food quality and safety factors
  • Development of quality and safety management technologies and systems for food supply chains
  • Development of intelligent technologies for smart storage, distribution, and quality management of food
  • Development of eco-friendly, functional, and smart packaging technologies

• Smart Manufacturing Research Group

  • Research on DNA-based intelligent quality recognition technologies
  • Smart production and distribution optimization solutions
  • Research on the automation of food safety production processes based on intelligent convergence technologies
  • Research on AX autonomous manufacturing and DX/DT-based digital food processing technologies
  • Demonstration research on automation of food manufacturing processes and standardization of robotics
  • R&D policy support for food-related materials, parts, and equipment and digital transformation for government initiatives