Focal Points
Three designated research areas with dedicated bilateral directors ensuring institutional continuity, expert exchange, and strategic alignment between Korea and Austria.
Bio-Technology
Precision Medicine & Bioinformatics
Integrating research infrastructure and establishing hubs for precision medicine, bio-data sharing, and expert exchange between Korean and Austrian institutions. Our collaborative framework targets translational breakthroughs that bridge laboratory discovery and clinical application.
Focal Point Directors
Sojung Han
University of Vienna
Quantum Technology
Computing, Sensing & Communication Infrastructure
Core technology collaboration for quantum computing, sensing, and communication infrastructure to lead global standards. Korea and Austria share world-class quantum research — this focal point channels that strength into a coordinated bilateral programme.
Focal Point Directors
Leeyeong Kim
University of Vienna
Andrew (Woojeong) Byun
University of Innsbruck
Robotics & Automation
Smart Manufacturing & AI-Driven Systems
Partnership for validation and commercialization of smart manufacturing, precision robotics, and AI-based automation systems. The focal point bridges Korea's manufacturing scale with Austria's Industrie 4.0 expertise to create globally deployable solutions.
Focal Point Directors
Dongheui Lee
TU Wien
Yeongmi Kim
MCI
Join a Research Area
Researchers and institutions from Korea and Austria are welcome to engage with any of our three strategic focal points.