Soprano Jo Sumi Appointed as Invited Distinguished Professor at KAIST

At the online appointment ceremony, Sumi Jo is sharing her thoughts on being appointed as an invited distinguished professor at KAIST. Photo by KAIST

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Soprano Jo Sumi has been appointed as a distinguished visiting professor at KAIST.

On the 15th, KAIST announced that soprano Jo Sumi has been appointed as a distinguished visiting professor at the Graduate School of Culture Technology.

Jo Sumi's appointment aligns with KAIST President Lee Kwang-hyung's early emphasis on strengthening the humanities and initiatives such as the establishment of an art museum.

By inviting Jo Sumi, a world-class musician, as a professor, KAIST aims to broaden the cultural and artistic horizons of its members and expand the foundation for acquiring related knowledge.

Following her appointment, Jo Sumi will conduct leadership special lectures for undergraduate and graduate students starting from the first semester of next year.

She will also collaborate with Professor Nam Juhan of the Graduate School of Culture Technology to conduct basic research on music performance analysis and generation using artificial intelligence, as well as applied research on future performance production and stage directing technologies.

In particular, KAIST will establish the "Jo Sumi Performing Arts Research Center" within the Graduate School of Culture Technology to promote interdisciplinary research involving KAIST professors and external experts.

In this process, Jo Sumi is expected to serve as an advisor in the fields of future performance industry platforms and copyright research based on her experience.

Additionally, Jo Sumi plans to continue communication with KAIST students through a special performance in December, providing artistic experiences necessary for students to grow as creative and convergent talents.

Meanwhile, KAIST held a non-face-to-face appointment ceremony using an online platform at the Yang Seung-taek Auditorium in the Academic and Cultural Center the day before.

Professor Jo's appointment period is three years, from October 1 of this year to September 2024.

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