Woongjin Chemical continues to to engage in joint research programs with some of the top academic institutions from around the world to develop advanced RO/NF technologies.

Some of the research topics and affiliated academic institutions include:
- Study of fouling resistant mechanisms in commercial applications of CSM FRM (Fouling Resistant Membrane) (Korea University)
- Study of the properties of CSM nanofiltration membranes and their fouling mechanisms (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)
- Study of the removal of N-nitrosoamines and their precursors by reverse osmosis and nanofiltration (Georgia Institute of Tehcnology)
- Study of membrane aging of CSM RO membranes (University of Hawaii)
- Study of membrane fouling mechanism of fouling resistance nanofiltration membranes (Seoul National University)