1. IBS, Preparing for
the Future
October 2015
Institute for Basic Science

2. History Nov. 2011 Dec. 2012 Dec. 2013 Sep. 2014 Dec. 2014 Jul. 2015
IBS established as a legal entity to promote basic science research;
Prof. Se-Jung Oh appointed as the 1st president
Nov. 2011
Dec. 2012
13 research centers established
Dec. 2013
6 research centers established
Prof. Doochul Kim appointed as the 2nd president
Sep. 2014
Dec. 2014
5 research centers established
Jul. 2015
1 research center established

3. Making Discoveries for Humanity & Society basic science research
Vision
Making Discoveries for Humanity & Society
Vision
2013~2017
To become Korea’s
national hub for
basic science research
2018~2022
To leverage itself as a
world-class research
institution
2023~2030
To lead the global
paradigm shift in
basic science
Goals
2013~2030
Drive the development of creative knowledge and discover new areas of study to shape the future
Attract world-renowned scientists and foster next-generation leaders in research
Cultivate an environment that maximizes the researchers’ autonomy
Facilitate collaboration & convergence beyond the boundaries of countries and academic disciplines
Disseminate basic science knowledge and expand its social impact
Mission

4. 25 Research Centers (eventually will grow to 50 Centers)
Research Field
Director
Research Center
Type
Mathematics (1)
Yong-Geun Oh
Center for Geometry and Physics
Campus
Physics (8)
Tae-Won Noh
Center for Correlated Electron Systems
Extramural
Chang Hee Nam
Center for Relativistic Laser Science
Yannis K. Semertzidis
Center for Axion and Precision Physics Research
Young Hee Lee
Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics
Han Woong Yeom
Center for Artificial Low Dimensional Electronic Systems
Yeongduk Kim
Center for Underground Physics HQ
Kiwoon Choi
Center for Theoretical Physics of the Universe
Sergej Flach
Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems
Chemistry (6)
Ryong Ryoo
Center for Nanomaterials and Chemical Reactions
Kimoon Kim
Center for Self-assembly and Complexity
Taeghwan Hyeon
Center for Nanoparticle Research
Sukbok Chang
Center for Catalytic Hydrocarbon Functionalizations
Rodney S. Ruoff
Center for Multidimensional Carbon Materials
Min Haeng Cho
Center for Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics
Life Sciences (8)
Hee-Sup Shin
Center for Cognition and Sociality
Eunjoon Kim
Center for Synaptic Brain Dysfunctions
V. Narry Kim
Center for RNA Research
Charles Surh
Academy of Immunology and Microbiology
Hong Gil Nam
Center for Plant Aging Research
Seong Gi Kim
Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research
Kyungjae Myung
Center for Genome Integrity
Gou Young Koh
Center for Vascular Research
Interdisciplinary (2)
Steve Granick
Center for Soft and Living Matter
Jin-Soo Kim
Center for Genome Engineering 4

5. Recruiting Directors for New IBS Centers-
Recruiting Directors for New IBS Centers -
Principles
Recruit world-class scientists, and give them full autonomy to pursue long-term, challenging basic research activities for great impact
Key evaluation criterion for IBS directors is scientific excellence
Anybody who is interested is welcome to apply for the director of an IBS Center.
Visit for more information.

6. 3 Centers for Fundamental Physics
▶ Center for Theoretical Physics of the Universe (Director: Kiwoon Choi)
Theoretical study of particle physics and early universe, focusing on
new physics beyond the Standard Model of particle physics
(Website: )
▶ Center for Axion and Precision Physics (Director: Yannis Semertzidis)
Experimental search for axion dark matter
R & D for storage ring EDM measurement
(Website: ) ▶ Center for Underground Physics (Director: Yeongduk Kim)
Experimental search for WIMP dark matter
Experimental search for neutrinoless double beta decay
(Website: )

7. Thank You!