Professor Son Chang-sik of Silla University Elected as the 8th President of the Korean Solar Power Generation Society

Professor Son Chang-sik of Silla University, elected as the 8th president of the Korean Solar Power Society.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Professor Son Chang-sik of Silla University (Department of Materials Science and Engineering) has been elected as the 8th president of the Korea Photovoltaic Society.

Professor Son was elected president at the regular general meeting of the Korea Photovoltaic Society held on November 12 at the Jeju International Convention Center, and will serve as president for one year starting January 2021, leading the society.

Professor Son previously served as the Photovoltaic PD at the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning, and has been actively involved in fostering the regional energy industry by participating in projects such as the Busan Clean Energy Master Plan and the establishment of regional energy basic plans.

In October 2019, he was elected as the senior vice president of the Korea Photovoltaic Society and has served as senior vice president this year.

Professor Son Chang-sik stated, “I will do my best for the development of the Korea Photovoltaic Society during my term,” and added, “I will also strive to contribute to the research and development and industrial advancement of the photovoltaic field in our country.”

The Korea Photovoltaic Society is a leading academic organization in the domestic renewable energy sector with about 1,800 members. The society includes world-class experts from industry, academia, and research who cover photovoltaic research and development, policy recommendations, and industry promotion.

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