World-renowned physiologist and authority in systems biology, Professor Denis Noble, has been appointed as a chair professor in the biomedical engineering program at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology.
Professor Noble is a physiologist and pioneer of systems biology who implemented the first virtual heart in the 1960s, laying the foundations for modern cardiac electrophysiology. He also proposed a perspective that goes beyond genetic determinism, suggesting that organisms can create changes necessary to adapt to their external environment.
Professor Noble visited South Korea in 2019 to discuss the integration of Buddhist philosophy and life sciences, continuing academic exchanges with the Korean scientific community. He has been particularly focused on the overlap between the Korean Buddhist worldview and his research in systems biology, consistently exploring opportunities for collaboration with Korean researchers.
Professor Noble has been appointed as the first chair professor in the biomedical engineering program at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology. He will kick off his activities with a special lecture on research philosophy and vision for DGIST students on the 24th, and plans to continue academic exchanges with students in the field of systems biology.
Lee Geon-woo, president of DGIST, noted, "Professor Denis Noble is a pioneer in systems biology, and his research and educational philosophy will greatly support DGIST's aspirations to evolve into a global research-focused university. I believe that Professor Noble's rich experience and insights will provide new inspiration not only for enhancing DGIST's research capabilities but also for students' learning."