“Hyper-Realistic AI Virtual Professor”

24/7 Live Consultation Service Opening

- Department Chair Kim Hwan of the AI Creator Department implemented as a hyper-realistic avatar indistinguishable from the real person

- Expansion planned beyond undergraduate programs to the Graduate School’s AI Convergence Technology Department, leading the way in EdTech innovation

- Launch of a 24/7 “Live Department Chair’s Office,” enabling real-time interaction with prospective and current students anytime, anywhere

[Photo] 24-hour live consultation using the “AI Virtual Professor” system

Our university has unveiled a new educational paradigm by introducing the “AI Virtual Professor” system, which features ultra-realistic, high-quality digital humans nearly indistinguishable from real people.

A Digital Twin-level AI avatar of Professor Kim Hwan, Chair of the AI Creator Department, has been created with precise replication of his appearance, voice, and subtle facial expressions. Through this system, 24/7 real-time live consultations are now available year-round.

Unlike conventional and somewhat awkward 3D characters, the newly launched “AI Virtual Professor” showcases hyper-realistic details such as skin texture, natural hair movement, and blinking. These enhancements provide users with the immersive experience of meeting the real professor via video call. In particular, the technology that synchronizes mouth movements and facial expressions with generated responses dramatically reduces the unnatural feel typically associated with virtual humans. This system represents a major leap in accessibility and scalability key strengths of cyber universities.

With this system, prospective students and enrolled students can now have 1:1 consultations with the department chair anytime and from anywhere, discussing topics such as the department’s vision, academic pathways, and career planning. This goes beyond basic academic guidance, offering students a new educational experience where they can meet an “always available professor” whenever needed.

The university also plans to expand this innovative system to graduate programs, establishing an advanced AI-enabled faculty model at the higher-education level of cyber universities. After being first introduced in the AI Creator Department, the system is currently being prepared for adoption by the Graduate School’s AI Convergence Technology Department. Once implemented, master’s and doctoral students as well as future researchers will be able to engage in advanced research discussions and receive academic advising without time or space limitations.

Professor Kim Hwan (also professor in the Graduate School’s AI Convergence Technology Department) emphasized: “In an institution that leads online education, professors taking initiative in using AI technology to communicate is the most vivid form of teaching. We aim to build an AI educational environment that enables not just the delivery of information, but emotional connection with students through visual realism approaching that of real life.”

Meanwhile, the AI Creator Department continues to serve as a guiding force for the next generation of media content creators. The curriculum bridges the gap between traditional media production techniques and the limitless possibilities brought by artificial intelligence. Students are introduced to cutting-edge AI platforms such as ChatGPT and RunwayML, not only learning the theoretical foundations of AI, but also applying these principles to media content creation to deliver tailored media experiences to target audiences. This AI-driven production process empowers creators to imagine media in ways previously considered impossible and to bring their ideas to life on platforms like YouTube. With a strong foundation in both media arts and AI technology, students can lead the new media era storytelling with AI, co-writing with algorithms, and pioneering innovative narrative forms.

The hyper-realistic AI virtual consultation featuring Professor Kim Hwan is available for anyone to experience on the AI Creator Department’s website.