Dear fellow KSEA members and the extended Philadelphia community,
It is a profound honor to offer these welcoming remarks for the 2026 US-Korea Northeastern Symposium on AI, Biomedical Science, &
Engineering. We gather under the visionary theme, "Pioneering the Future: The
Convergence of AI, Bio-Science, and Engineering," a topic that sits at the very frontier of
global innovation.
I have watched with great pride as the KSEA Philadelphia Chapter has grown into one of our
most
active and vital hubs. Your commitment to promoting research and education in the greater
Philadelphia area is a testament to the strength of our professional network.
The caliber of this symposium is truly exceptional. By featuring distinguished keynote
speakers
such as Dr. Junhyoung Kim and Dr. Deok-Ho Kim, followed by a slate of expert invited
speakers,
you have curated a program that perfectly captures our collective goal: solving complex,
real-world problems through technical synergy.
Most importantly, I want to recognize the KSEA student chapter at the University of
Pennsylvania
(UPenn). Your engagement here is essential. By galvanizing mentor-mentee relationships and
discussing a shared vision for the future, you are ensuring that our core
values--motivation,
engagement, and excellence--are passed down to the next generation of leaders. This model of
local engagement is precisely what we aim to replicate across all regions for our mutual
growth.
As we celebrate the Lunar New Year (설날), I hope the season brings you renewed strength and
passion. May the knowledge shared today, particularly as your skillsets are increasingly
embraced by AI, help you navigate and lead in your academic and professional endeavors.
Again, my heartfelt congratulations to the organizers Dr. Su Chin Heo and Dr. Wookjin Choi,
and
participants. Let us continue moving forward together with purpose.
Warm regards,
