Agri-Facility and Env. Lab

Il-hwan Seo Agri-Facility and Env. Lab

About the Lab

Our laboratory aims to create a sustainable agricultural environment for the future and to build clean, safe, and livable rural communities. To achieve this, we focus on livestock housing environments, crop cultivation environments, and worker health environments, conducting both field experiments and simulations to develop a wide range of improvement strategies. Sustainable agriculture requires addressing labor shortages and the rising demand for high-quality agricultural products while improving production efficiency and economic viability. Accordingly, our laboratory conducts smart farm environmental improvement research based on ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and IoT (Internet of Things) technologies. We utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations and field experiments to study facility environments (e.g., temperature, humidity, gases, ventilation), particulate matter, and disease transmission. With the advancement of smart farming and Industry 4.0 technologies, our lab is dedicated not only to improving productivity but also to enhancing working and living conditions in rural spaces. By fostering a more appealing and enjoyable agricultural sector, we aim to encourage young people to engage in farming and contribute to the development of a future-oriented agricultural industry.

Key Research Areas

Smart Farm Environmental Improvement Systems

Research on improving the environment of smart farm facilities (temperature, humidity, gases, ventilation, etc.)

using ICT and IoT technologies

- Environmental control based on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations

- Analysis and control of particulate matter and disease transmission

- Development of automated environmental control systems utilizing big data and AI

Future-Oriented Smart Livestock Complex Design

Research on designing advanced livestock complexes utilizing idle farmland and rural areas

- Livestock facility design incorporating smart technologies

- Improvement of livestock productivity and animal welfare

- Development of carbon-neutral livestock complexes.

Data-Driven Agricultural Technologies

Development of smart agricultural solutions using big data and AI technologies

- Real-time data collection and analysis technologies

- Automated environmental control and resource management systems

- Sensor-based monitoring and data analysis systems

- Customized and automated agricultural solutions.

Eco-Friendly Technologies and Bioenergy

Research on eco-friendly technologies and bioenergy production to ensure sustainable agriculture and environmental protection

- Bioenergy production and resource utilization from livestock manure

- Development of carbon-neutral livestock and agricultural environmental management measures

- Development of recycling and eco-friendly energy-saving technologies.

Research Project Achievements

-Study on Optimal Use of Water Resources from Dams and Reservoirs
K-water, 2023–2024.

-Study on the Establishment of a Smart Livestock Integrated Complex Utilizing Idle Land
Chungnam Provincial Government, 2023–2024.

-Livestock Bioenergy Data and AI-based Learning Dataset Project
National Information Society Agency (NIA), 2022–2023.

-Monitoring of Airborne Particulate Matter and Air Quality in Agricultural Regions
Rural Development Administration, 2022–2026.

-Development of Integrated Environment Monitoring and Control Modules: Smart Farm Multi-Layer Package Innovative Technology Development Project
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, 2021–2024.

-Livestock Facility Survey and Policy Improvement Study
National Institute of Environmental Research, 2020–2021.

-Study on Optimal Operating Conditions for Solid-Liquid Separation Equipment to Reduce Manure Slurry Generation
National Institute of Animal Science, 2020–2021.

-Pilot Project on Livestock Manure Management at the Regional Level
National Institute of Environmental Research, 2019–2021.

-IoT-based Integrated Livestock Facility Environment Management System for Environmental Improvement and Safety Assurance
Rural Development Administration, 2017–2020.

-Development and Field Application of Implementation Plans for Livestock Manure Management (Production, Collection, Evaluation, etc.) at the Regional Level
Ministry of Environment, 2016–2017.