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Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology (DGIST) is a public science and engineering university located in Daegu Metropolitan City, Republic of Korea. It plays a pivotal role in benefitting society through the education of talented individuals and the pursuit of cutting-edge research. Established by the Korean government in 2004 as a national science and technology research institute, DGIST expanded its scope to contribute to the local economy in Daegu.
Over the years, DGIST has evolved into a research-oriented university, marking a significant milestone with the introduction of graduate programs in 2011 and the establishment of its first undergraduate program in 2014. Offering a comprehensive educational experience, DGIST provides both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
The university’s research endeavors are concentrated in six key areas: emerging materials, information and communication engineering, medical robotics, green energy, brain sciences, and new biology. DGIST distinguishes itself through its innovative approach to undergraduate education, employing a “Transdisciplinary Curriculum with the Single Unified School.” This departure from the traditional departmental system allows students to engage with diverse subjects spanning STEM disciplines, humanities, and social sciences.
A unique aspect of the undergraduate experience at DGIST is the emphasis on hands-on learning through the undergraduate group research program. This program empowers students to actively participate in research, fostering a practical understanding of their chosen fields.
DGIST remains dedicated to its founding principles of advancing science and technology while contributing to the intellectual and economic landscape of Daegu and beyond. The university’s commitment to transdisciplinary education and research positions it as a dynamic institution at the forefront of innovation and knowledge creation.
Educational Background
Jun 1981 ~ Feb 1984 : Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School, MIT (Majors: CAD/CAM)
Sep 1979 ~ Jun 1981 : M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School, MIT (Majors: CAD/CAM)
Mar 1974 ~ Feb 1978 : B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University
Mar 1971 ~ Feb 1974 : Kyunggi High School
Professional Career Highlights
Dec 2023 ~ current : 5th President of Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology (DGIST)
Mar 2020 ~ current : Professor Emeritus, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University
Jan 2014 ~ current : Chair of Editorial Board, Oxford Press
Sep 2013 ~ current : Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Mar 2016 ~ Aug 2017 : 1st President, Graduate School of Engineering Practice, Seoul National University
Sep 2013 ~ Aug 2017 : Dean, College of Engineering, Seoul National University
Mar 1986 ~ Feb 2020 : Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University
Honors & Awards
2021 National Academy of Sciences Award [The National Academy of Sciences]
2018 Creative Award (Grade 1) [Ministry of Science and ICT]
2014 Editor Emeritus Award [Elsevier]
2008 D&S Achievement Award [Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers]
2006 Kyung-Ahm Academic Award [Kyung-Ahm Education & Culture Foundation]
Dr. Yongsoon Eun was born in Korea in 1969. He has been educated from both engineering school and non-engineering school:
BA in mathematics, Seoul National University Korea 1992
BSE in control and instrumentation engineering, SNU Korea 1994
MSE in control and instrumentation engineering, SNU Korea 1997
PhD in electrical engineering and computer science, University of Michigan, 2003
He has experience in the engineering industry, academia, and university administration.
Senior Research Scientist, Xerox Research Center Webster, Webster NY USA 2003-2012
Professor, EECS, DGIST, Korea 2012-present
Vice president for academic affairs, DGIST, Korea 2024-present
While he was at Xerox Research Center, he worked on developing image registration technology for high speed inkjet printers from initial research stage and successfully transferred the technology to a commercial product known as CiPress series by collaborating with the product team. While at DGIST, Dr. Eun has taught many graduate level courses such as linear systems, nonlinear systems and control, and convex optimization. Also, he led a multi university joint project on Resilient Cyber Physical Systems by acquiring Korean government research fund of approximately 12 million US dollars for 8 years. This brought into Korea then new research directions from the United States and Europe. Multi-dimensional perspectives on engineering education have grown in him from expertise in industry, academia and administration.
He has been serving academic community in various ways:
Registration chair, IEEE Conference on Decision and Control 2020
National Organization Chair, International Federation of Automatic Control World Congress 2026
Senior Editor, International Journal of Control Automation and Systems 2023-present
Associate editor, IEEE Transactions on Industrial CPS, 2023-present
Yongsoon published more than 60 international journal papers, over 80 peer reviewed international conference papers. His research interests include automatic control with nonlinear instrumentation, cyber-physical systems, resiliency of cyber-physical systems, and production systems.
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