커뮤니티

 

부경투데이

  • 국립 부경대학교의 다양한 모습과 소식을 접하시면 부경대학교가 한번 더 가까워집니다.
작성자,작성일,첨부파일,조회수로 작성된 표
AI와 수산식품 융합 나선다(Advancing the Convergence of AI and Fisheries Food)
작성자 대외홍보센터 작성일 2026-04-16
조회수 757
작성자,작성일,첨부파일,조회수로 작성된 표
AI와 수산식품 융합 나선다(Advancing the Convergence of AI and Fisheries Food)
대외홍보센터 2026-04-16 757

국립부경대, 해수부 ‘수산식품 자동화·혁신연구센터’ 선정
- AI 기반 블루푸드 융합 인재양성 … 5년간 40억 원 지원

△ 참여연구진. 왼쪽부터 이상길, 남원일, 최윤희, 하지환, 최우영, 곽호정, 박종용 교수.

 

국립부경대학교 이상길 교수(식품영양학전공) 연구팀이 해양수산부의 ‘해양수산 융합형 전문인력양성사업’ 내 ‘수산식품 자동화·혁신연구센터’ 과제에 최종 선정됐다.

이 사업은 해양수산 분야의 융복합 인재 양성과 산업 혁신을 목표로 추진되는 국가연구개발사업으로, 연구팀은 2026년부터 2030년까지 약 5년간 최대 40억 원의 지원을 받아 AI 기반 수산식품 가공 기술 고도화와 전문 인력 양성을 추진한다.

이번 연구는 수산식품 가공 전 과정에 인공지능(AI), 로보틱스, 빅데이터, 3D 프린팅 기술을 접목한 지능형 자동화 시스템 개발과 현장형 인재 양성체계 구축에 초점을 맞춘다. 이를 통해 국립부경대는 블루푸드 생산·가공부터 맞춤형 식품 개발, 수산 부산물 자원화까지 전주기 연구를 수행하고, 45명 이상의 석·박사급 인재를 양성할 계획이다. 또한 산학협력 기반 교육 프로그램과 현장 중심 프로젝트를 운영해 산업 수요에 대응하는 실무형 융복합 인재를 배출한다.

이번 연구에는 이상길 교수를 중심으로 남원일(전자공학), 하지환(빅데이터융합), 최우영(제어계측공학), 박종용(조선해양시스템공학), 곽호정(식품공학), 최윤희(양식응용생명과학) 교수 등 다양한 분야 연구진이 참여해 AI 기반 수산식품 가공 로보틱스 제어, 맞춤형 식품 설계, 고부가가치 소재 개발 등 초융복합 연구를 수행한다.

이와 함께 동국대, 부산대, 경북대, 동의대, 전주대와 협력해 공동 교육 및 연구를 수행하고, 전국 단위 블루푸드 연구 네트워크를 구축할 예정이다. 주요 과제는 △비정형 수산물 가공을 위한 AI 기반 로보틱스 제어 시스템 개발 △개인맞춤형 수산식품 및 유연 생산 기술 개발 △수산 부산물 활용 고부가가치 소재 개발 △산학협력 교육 프로그램 개발 및 제조 등이다. 특히 지역 산업체와의 협력을 통해 연구 성과의 사업화와 산업 경쟁력 제고에도 기여할 것으로 기대된다.

이상길 교수는 “이번 사업은 수산식품과 첨단 공학기술을 융합한 새로운 연구·교육 모델을 구축하는 데 의미가 있다”며 “지속가능한 블루푸드 산업을 이끌 융복합 인재 양성에 힘쓰겠다”고 말했다. <부경투데이>

 

Pukyong National University Selected for the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’ “Fisheries Food Automation and Innovation Research Center”

- Cultivating AI-based Blue Food convergence talent; KRW 4 billion in support over five years

 

A research team led by Sang-Gil Lee, Professor of the Major in Food and Nutrition at Pukyong National University, has been finally selected for the “Fisheries Food Automation and Innovation Research Center” project under the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’ “Marine and Fisheries Convergence Professional Workforce Development Program.”

 

This national R&D project aims to foster interdisciplinary talent and drive industrial innovation in the marine and fisheries sector. With support of up to KRW 4 billion over approximately five years from 2026 to 2030, the research team will advance AI-based fisheries food processing technologies and cultivate specialized professionals in the field.

 

This research focuses on developing an intelligent automation system that integrates artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, big data, and 3D printing technologies throughout the entire fisheries food processing cycle, while also establishing a field-oriented talent development system. Through this initiative, Pukyong National University plans to conduct full-cycle research covering everything from blue food production and processing to customized food development and the resource utilization of fisheries byproducts, while cultivating more than 45 master’s- and doctoral-level professionals. In addition, Pukyong National University will operate industryacademia cooperation-based education programs and practice-oriented projects to foster interdisciplinary professionals who can respond to industrial demands.

 

This project brings together researchers from various fields led by Sang-Gil Lee, including Professors Won-Il Nam (Electronic Engineering), Ji-Hwan Ha (Big Data Convergence), Woo-Young Choi (Control and Instrumentation Engineering), Jong-Yong Park (Naval Architecture and Marine Systems Engineering), Ho-Jeong Kwak (Food Science and Engineering), and Yun-Hee Choi (Aquaculture Applied Life Science). The team will carry out highly interdisciplinary research in areas such as AI-based robotics control for fisheries food processing, customized food design, and the development of high-value-added materials.

 

In addition, Pukyong National University plans to collaborate with Dongguk University, Pusan National University, Kyungpook National University, Dong-Eui University, and Jeonju University to carry out joint education and research and to establish a nationwide Blue Food research network. The major research tasks include development of an AI-based robotics control system for processing irregularly shaped fisheries products development of personalized fisheries food and flexible production technologies development of high-value-added materials using fisheries byproducts development of industryacademia cooperation education programs and manufacturing systems. In particular, cooperation with regional industries is expected to contribute to the commercialization of research outcomes and the enhancement of industrial competitiveness.

 

Professor Sang-Gil Lee stated, “This project is meaningful in that it establishes a new research and education model that converges fisheries food with advanced engineering technologies.” He added, “We will focus on cultivating interdisciplinary talent that will lead the sustainable Blue Food industry.” <Pukyong Today>