Sunchon National University to Hold the 3rd International Conference of the 4th Phase BK21+ IT-Bio Convergence System Agriculture Education and Research Group Online on the 25th

Professor Yang Cheol-ju of Suncheon National University (Photo by Suncheon National University)

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] The ‘4th Phase BK21+ IT-Bio Convergence System Agriculture Education and Research Group (hereinafter referred to as the Research Group),’ jointly operated by Suncheon National University (President Ko Young-jin), Chonnam National University (President Jeong Seong-taek), and Chosun University (President Min Young-don), announced on the 14th that it will host the 3rd International Academic Conference on the 25th, chaired by Professor Yang Cheol-joo of Suncheon National University as the General Organizing Chair, and held online in a non-face-to-face format.

This event has been held since 2020 to present and exchange the research achievements and latest research contents of the Research Group, and following the 1st conference at Chonnam National University and the 2nd at Chosun University, it will now be hosted by Suncheon National University.

The theme of this international academic conference is ‘The present and future of smart farm,’ with 16 foreign experts (from the United States, Japan, China, India, Egypt, etc.), 4 domestic experts as speakers, and 5 student researchers participating, totaling 25 experts. They will present research achievements and future directions on smart farms through real-time online presentations and video presentations.

Professor Yang Cheol-joo of Suncheon National University, who serves as the organizing chair, said, “I think this international academic conference is a great opportunity to exchange the latest research contents in the IT-Bio convergence industry and smart agriculture field and to suggest future directions.” He added, “Through research presentations and technology exchanges by excellent domestic and international speakers, we expect many interested researchers to participate, which will enhance the completeness of the Research Group’s human resource development.”

The ‘4th Phase BK21+ IT-Bio Convergence System Agriculture Education and Research Group,’ which organizes this event, is a national project under the 4th Phase BK21+ program aimed at fostering world-class research-oriented universities and advanced research and development personnel. In the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution, to achieve the goal of ‘training frontier convergence high-level talents leading smart farm innovation,’ 24 professors affiliated with Suncheon National University, Chonnam National University, and Chosun University, specializing in smart farm elements and applied technologies, have established the ‘IT-Bio Convergence System Major’ and operate a joint degree and curriculum to support graduate students.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.