[Promotion] Professor Muhammad Khan of the Department of Global Convergence, selected as an honorary citizen of Seoul
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- 2023-01-11
Professor Muhammad Khan of the Department of Global Convergence, selected as an honorary citizen of Seoul
- By Utilizing of artificial intelligence and computer science technology, developed new technologies related to civil safety.
The only foreign researcher studying in Korea of the world's top 1% researcher (HCR).
Professor Muhammad Khan of the Department of Global Convergence has selected as an honorary citizen of Seoul on December 9 (Fri). At the honorary citizenship award ceremony, 18 foreigners from 16 countries, including Professor Muhammad Khan, were selected as "honorary citizens of Seoul."
The honorary citizenship of foreigners in Seoul began in 1958 by awarding merit citizenship to foreigners who helped rebuild the city after the war. Currently, it is given to foreigners living in Seoul, foreign heads of state, and diplomatic envoys who have contributed to the development of Seoul. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, 895 people from 100 countries received honorary citizenship cards from Seoul as of November 30, 2022.
Professor Muhammad Khan was selected as an honorary citizen in recognition of his contribution to improving the level of science and technology by developing new technologies related to civil safety, such as analyzing fire sites and monitoring abnormal situation videos using artificial intelligence and computer technology.
In addition, Professor Muhammad Khan was selected as the "World's Most Influential Top 1% Researcher (HCR)" by Clarivate. He was the only foreign researcher in Korea to be selected as the world's top 1% researcher.