"Sabic's Electronics and Electrical & Lighting Science and Technology Center enables us to tap into some of the world's best and brightest technologists at SKKU to meet the rapidly changing requirements in these dynamic industries."
Sabic has a long history of deep materials expertise in these important industries and is honoured to collaborate with SKKU in South Korea on disruptive technologies that will ultimately benefit consumers around the world."
Located in SKKU's Suwon campus, the centre is expected to grow up to more than 50 technologists based in the university and other locations around the globe.
Prof Hyunsoo Kim, executive vice president, SKKU, said: "We are very pleased to have the Sabic Technology Center at Sungkyunkwan University, which will nurture international collaboration and strengthen SKKU's global competitiveness."
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