Professor Minsoo Kim of our department was re-elected as the chairman of the General Assembly of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR).

The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is an international organization with 57 member countries, including the United States, the European Union, Japan, China, and others. It was founded in Paris, France in 1908 with the purpose of developing science and technology related to refrigeration and air conditioning. The IIR is engaged in international activities such as addressing environmental issues related to CFCs and greenhouse gases, establishing international standards for high-efficiency equipment, conducting research and development, and facilitating technology exchange..