The Korean Scientists and Engineers Association in Austria was found in 1998. It is dedicated to promoting cooperation among Korean professionals in science and technoloy. The mission is to support networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development, to increase the presence and contributions of Koreans in these fields within Austria and its neighboring countries and also to promote the R&D cooperations between them. Through various international events, workshops, and collaborative projects, we aim to support Korean SMEs to join the European Research Programs and conversely, Austrian Institutions in promoting the cooperations with Korean companies and research institutes.
From August 25 to 28, 2025 Korean Scientists and Engineers Association in Austria is organising Europe Korea Conferemece on Science and Technology in Vienna. It provides a unique opportunity to meet top Korean companies and researchers to initiate the future cololloboration. Since Janaury 1, 2025 Korea became the associate member of Horizon Europe. It provides more opportunities for enhance the collaboration between Korea and Europe.
Dr. Man Wook Han received his master's degree (Dipl.-Ing.) in mechanical engineering with a specialization in flexible automation and his doctorate (Dr. techn.) in robotics from the TU Wien. From Oakland University Rochester, MI, USA he received his Master of Science in Engineering Management Degree. He conducted several national and international research projects and taught robotics to students at TU Wien. He was member of several technical committees of IFAC (International Federation of Automatic Control) and member of the steering committee of Robotics Alpe-Adria Danube Region (RAAD). As project manager, he was involved in the establishment of a postgraduate MBA program for the automotive industry. He was involved in the various MBA programs at the TU Wien Academy for Continuing Education. As the President of Korean Scientists and Engineers Association in Austria Dr. Han promotes and supports the R&D cooperation between Korean and European Institutions as well as SMEs.