WELCOME TO ACRA2024

It is my privilege to cordially welcome all of you to the 11th Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (ACRA2024), which will be held from April 21 to 24, 2024 in Jeju, Korea. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I wish to express my deep thanks to all the researchers for their cooperation and contribution to this conference. I hope this conference will be professionally productive, and personally enjoyable.

This ACRA2024 stands as a preeminent event in the Asian region, in which industry and research experts can discuss the latest advancements in the field of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC&R). Also, ACRA is a key event for those who wish to learn more about the technical trends and the future applications of HVAC&R. It began in 2002 in Kobe (2002) and was followed by Beijing (2004), Gyeongju (2006), Taipei (2009), Tokyo (2010), Xi’an (2012), Jeju Island (2014), Taipei (2016), Sapporo (2018), Chongqing (2022, online). The 11th Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air-conditioning is about to begin in April, 2024 at Jeju.

In accordance with the global efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and to advance environmental protection, the refrigeration and air-conditioning society should cooperate and collaborate to address the worldwide energy and environmental issues. As the refrigeration and air-conditioning products play important roles in connection with the global warming, it is our responsibility to develop new technologies and to share essential expertise.

I am truly honored to invite you to the ACRA2024 by sincerely hoping that your participation will be a source of great achievement and your stay in Jeju will be romantic and enjoyable. Thank you very much and I am looking forward to seeing you in Jeju.

Min Soo KIM

Conference Chair of the 11th Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (ACRA2024) Professor of Seoul National University, Korea