Dong-Eui University AI Grand ICT Research Center Signs MOU with National Andong University SW Convergence Education Institute

Dong-Eui University AI Grand ICT Research Center and Andong National University SW Convergence Education Institute are taking a commemorative photo after signing a memorandum of understanding to foster convergence talents in the field of artificial intelligence and to expand the base of AI technology.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] The Dong-Eui University Artificial Intelligence Grand ICT Research Center signed a memorandum of understanding on the 25th with the National Andong University SW Convergence Education Institute to foster convergence talents in the field of artificial intelligence and to expand the base of AI technology.

Through this agreement, both institutions will cooperate in △ nurturing talents in the field of artificial intelligence △ establishing a cooperative system for workforce development linked with companies and exchanging information △ AI technology research and development and instructor exchange △ building an industry-academia cooperation network in the AI field.

Jung Seok-chan, director of the Dong-Eui University Artificial Intelligence Grand ICT Research Center, said, “Through this agreement, we expect to establish an AI SW education infrastructure linked with industry and academia along with AI SW technology exchange, enabling the cultivation of convergence talents in AI and the realization of an AI ecosystem.”

Im Han-gyu, director of the National Andong University SW Convergence Education Institute, stated, “We will provide essential SW technology education for realizing the AI ecosystem to students through various methods and strive to connect it with employment by linking with local companies.”

The Dong-Eui University Artificial Intelligence Grand ICT Research Center has been receiving 18.7 billion KRW in support from the Ministry of Science and ICT and Busan City from July 2020 to 2027 to develop innovative convergence technologies based on industrial demand in the southeastern region and to nurture specialized personnel.

Currently, it operates 43 master's students and 5 doctoral students in the graduate AI department, with 22 master's students and 5 doctoral students scheduled to enroll in March 2022.

During the first phase of the project, research and development achievements in four core AI-related fields include △ 17 technology transfers △ 49 patent applications and registrations △ 20 SCI(E)-level papers △ 32 domestic and international journal papers △ 42 industry research fund contracts △ 37 SW registrations.

The National Andong University SW Convergence Education Institute was selected in March 2019 for the SW-Centered University project led by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Institute for Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation, receiving 13.8 billion KRW in support over six years until December 31, 2024.

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