President Lee Geonwoo of DGIST: "DGIST Will Stand Tall Globally Through Innovation and Challenge"

Commemorative Address for the 21st Anniversary

Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST, President Lee Geonwoo) held its 21st anniversary ceremony on September 4 at the DGIST Convention Hall. The event was attended by key guests such as Jung Jintaek, Chairman of the DGIST Board of Directors, Hwang Oejin, President of Daegu MBC, as well as over 500 DGIST faculty, staff, and students, making it a meaningful occasion.

The ceremony included the presentation of appreciation plaques to long-serving faculty and staff, as well as awards for members who have contributed to the development of the institution. Every year, DGIST organizes this event on its founding anniversary to recognize the dedication of its faculty and staff and to boost morale in appreciation of their efforts for the university's advancement.

Lee Geonwoo, President of Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, is delivering a commemorative speech.

In his commemorative speech, President Lee Geonwoo stated, "Despite our small size and short history, DGIST has demonstrated the spirit and unity of a 'young DGIST.' We will continue to innovate and take on challenges amid change and crisis, striving to become a university that our nation and society need, and to stand tall on the global stage."

Since its establishment in 2004, DGIST has positioned itself as the nation's only institution integrating education and research. In particular, since launching its first undergraduate program in 2014, DGIST has proven its capabilities in interdisciplinary education. The recent appointment of three of its first undergraduate graduates as professors at major domestic universities demonstrates the outstanding results of DGIST's unique approach to convergence education. Furthermore, in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, DGIST ranked fourth globally and first in Korea in the 'number of citations per faculty' category, earning international recognition for its research excellence.

Looking ahead, DGIST plans to focus on developing three flagship research areas to address the challenges of future society: Physical AI, Human Digital Twin, and Quantum Sensing. Through these efforts, DGIST aims to transcend technological limitations, solve pressing problems facing humanity, and emerge as a global leading research institution that creates social value.

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