Leverage existing databases and collaborate with established hair dye brands to benchmark pastel color production. Utilize extensive color data from Korean hair to optimize dye formulations.
This proposal outlines a collaborative approach to benchmark pastel hair color production by leveraging existing databases of hair dye products and working with established brands. The focus is on utilizing a comprehensive database containing color measurements of hair dye products applied to both natural and bleached Korean hair. This approach aims to optimize the formulation of vibrant hair colors that appeal to diverse customer bases.
This approach is at TRL 3, involving active research and data analysis to guide future development and collaboration with industry partners.
KAIST is a STEM-focused national research university headquartered in Daejeon with a strong graduate profile and an international community. The campus sits within Daedeok Innopolis, linking faculty and students with government labs, startups, and corporate R&D via co-located facilities and joint programs. Companies collaborate through sponsored research, contract development, visiting researchers, and access to shared instrumentation, prototyping spaces, and testbeds. Research is supported by competitive national funding, including the National Research Foundation of Korea, alongside ministry programs and select international sources. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP and licensing and supports startup formation and industry partnerships.