HL Mando America Corp. recognized for support of Auburn mechanical engineering
Published: Aug 6, 2024 1:00 PM
By Bethany Giles
HL Mando America Corp. was recognized Monday for its support of Auburn University, the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
HL Mando’s commitment of $200,000 will support up to four graduate students participating in the accelerated bachelor’s and master’s degree program in mechanical engineering at Auburn who have a special interest in automotive technologies.
Based in Seoul, South Korea, HL Mando is an electric vehicle and autonomous driving solutions company specializing in core components that are key to vehicle safety. It is a global leader in key enabling technologies for future mobility including redundancy concept and by-wire technology and is strengthening eco-friendly vehicle solutions such as e-Drive and hydrogen fuel cell converters. HL Mando America is HL Mando’s US-based subsidiary with manufacturing operations in Opelika and Hogansville, Georgia. HL Mando America produces brake calipers, electric steering systems and suspension systems.
HL Mando America executives, including CEO Bruce Kim and Head of Americas Region Yun Lee, attended a reception Monday, Aug. 5, hosted by Mario Eden, dean of engineering, where HL Mando presented the college with a ceremonial check.
“We consider it a blessing to have an esteemed institution such as Auburn University in our vicinity,” Lee said. “We have had great experiences partnering with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Office of International Programs. We hope that our contributions will help prepare tomorrow’s leaders in the automotive industry, both locally and globally.”
Lee and others from HL Mando have established a long-standing relationship with Song-Yul Choe, the William B. and Elizabeth Reed Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Choe’s research interests include modeling/control of power sources, piezoelectric devices, high powered connectors, solenoid valves and tires.
“We are grateful for the ongoing support of our partners at HL Mando,” Eden said. “As we strive to prepare our graduate students to enter the workforce as leaders, the support of industry leaders such as HL Mando is vital. Their generosity in supporting our students is inspirational.”
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Yun Lee presenting ceremonial check to Engineering Dean Mario Eden on behalf of HL Mando America
