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Center for Divertor Science and Innovation in Fusion Energy (D-SINE)
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OBJECTIVE Objectives
By integrating high-precision data from KSTAR and KAIST divertor simulators with high-performance computing (HPC) simulations, AI, and digital twin technologies, this project identify mechanisms of edge plasma turbulence and build a predictive multi-physics analysis platform. This framework formulate the physics-based divertor concepts and operational scenarios for future Korea innovative fusion reactors, at the forefront of global fusion energy development—a critical national strategic technology
INTRODUCTION Director's Message
Greetings.
I am Young-chul Ghim, Director of the Center for Divertor Science and Innovation in Fusion Energy (D-SINE).
Facing ultra-high temperature core plasmas of over 100 million degrees, the divertor stands as the definitive key to unlocking the commercialization of fusion energy.
Our center is building a perfect closed-loop collaborative research ecosystem that unites the fundamental fusion physics research of KAIST with the demonstration infrastructure of the Korea Institute of
Fusion Energy (KFE).
hrough this powerful synergy, we pioneer thecultivation of transdisciplinary future talents who will command the global race for fusion energy—a race that is accelerating rapidly in the age of AI.
IMPACT Impact
This project will transform innovative divertor design and operational scenario capabilities into strategic assets that elevate the long-pulse performance and engineering efficiency of future fusion devices, serving as a foundational pillar for designing next-generation Korean fusion reactors.
By developing and internalizing proprietary AI-based digital twin operational support platforms and laying the groundwork for a specialized ‘Innovative Divertor Research Institute,’ this initiative will crucially enable Korea to secure a dominant position and spearhead fundamental technology leadership in the upcoming private-led global fusion market.
TALENT Ideal Talent
Fusion energy research stands at the absolute forefront of future
technology development, demanding rapid and formidable scale-ups.
Therefore, our center seeks creative visionaries who transcend mere
knowledge application and conventional problem-solving to architect the
trajectory of technology, proactively identifying future challenges and
devising their solutions.
Driven by this ideal, we aim to cultivate proactive,
independent, and top-tier fusion researchers equipped with cross-domain
capabilities—spanning from creative fundamental physics research at the
university level to the on-site operation of KSTAR and advanced AI data
analysis.