Abstract
Aerosol research in Korea started in the beginning of 1970's in various fields of hygiene, air pollution control, inhalation toxicology, atmospheric physics, clean room and powder manufacturing. The first aerosol related association in Korea was established in 1984 under the name of Subcommittee of Powder Technology (SCPT) of the Korea Institute of Chemical Engineers (KIChE).
The aerosol science research has grown continuously with various application fields in science and engineering. The importance of the aerosol science was recognized in newer technology fields such as clean room for semi-conductor, manufacturing for material science, and combustion for diesel engines in 1980's. The Korean Association for Particle and Aerosol Research (KAPAR) was founded in September 1994 with various background of aerosol science researches. The main purpose of KAPAR is to exchange the knowledge of aerosol science and let public recognize the importance of particle technologies.
The KAPAR started to promote the aerosol research through advancing the arts and sciences in the fields of aerosol science and particle technology with various science and engineers backgrounds. In four years, KAPAR has more than 200 individual members of scientists and engineers from research institutions, universities and private companies. These two associations of SCPT and KAPAR promote mutual understanding and technology exchange.
