TLDR: Professor Kang Joo-young of Ajou University’s business department received the Achievement Award at the 12th Korea Big Data AI Awards. He was recognized for his significant efforts in addressing data utilization challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises through interdisciplinary research and educational innovation, specifically integrating AI, big data, and business administration. His work also focuses on nurturing convergent talents with practical expertise in data utilization.
Professor Kang Joo-young, a distinguished faculty member in the business department at Ajou University, has been awarded the prestigious Achievement Award at the 12th Korea Big Data AI Awards. The accolade, presented on September 22, 2025, acknowledges Professor Kang’s profound impact on solving critical data utilization issues faced by small and medium-sized companies.
His recognition stems from pioneering convergence research and innovative educational approaches that seamlessly blend artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and business administration. This interdisciplinary methodology has been instrumental in fostering convergent talents equipped with field-level expertise and robust data utilization capabilities, directly addressing the evolving demands of the digital economy.
Professor Kang’s academic journey is marked by excellence, holding a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Pohang University of Science and Technology, a master’s degree from Seoul National University, and a doctorate from KAIST. With over two decades of dedicated service at Ajou University, he has consistently delivered remarkable results in AI and big data-based data analysis and sustainability research. His academic prowess is further evidenced by the publication of over 100 papers in leading journals, including those ranked in the top 1% of JCR, and the acquisition of more than 20 patents, four of which are international. Notably, two of these patented technologies have successfully transitioned into practical applications through technology transfer, contributing directly to societal value creation in areas such as climate change response and energy saving, and stimulating new business ventures.
Beyond his research, Professor Kang has spearheaded major national initiatives, including the ‘Digital Transformation Industry Data Training’ project, and various industry-academia collaborations. These projects have yielded reciprocal benefits, offering students invaluable practical experience to cultivate their skills for real-world application, while simultaneously assisting companies in enhancing their data utilization capabilities.
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Reflecting on this significant honor, Professor Kang Joo-young stated, “This award is also the achievement of colleagues and disciples who worked together to solve real problems and social problems in the corporate field. We will continue to support the digital transformation of small and medium-sized companies and focus on fostering convergent talents.”
