Chosun University Wins Grand Prize at Bitgaram Energy Valley Software Competition

Students from the IT Convergence College at Chosun University, who won the grand prize at the '2021 Bitgaram Energy Valley Software Competition,' are posing for a commemorative photo (from left: Chosun University students Son Young-jun, Yoo Young-hak, Hong Min-hee, Choi Jun-hyuk, and Professor Park Nam-hong). Photo by Chosun University

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Chosun University College of IT Convergence announced on the 8th that the IOThing team, consisting of students Yoo Young-hak, Choi Jun-hyuk, Son Young-jun, and Hong Min-hee (advised by Professor Park Nam-hong), won the grand prize at the 2021 Bitgaram Energy Valley Software Competition hosted by KEPCO KDN.

The '2021 Bitgaram Energy Valley Software Competition,' held on the 24th at KEPCO KDN’s Naju headquarters Bitgaram Hall, was conducted as part of fostering local talent to establish the Energy Valley base.

The IOThing team, which won the grand prize, developed a project titled 'Anywhere Electric Vehicle Charging Adapter' to address the recent issue of insufficient electric vehicle charging facilities, receiving high praise.

The electric vehicle charging adapter developed by the IOThing team is designed to enable charging and payment even through general power outlets, making it possible to charge anywhere and use an affordable electric vehicle charging device.

Professor Park Nam-hong said, "Although the distribution of electric vehicles is increasing, the shortage of charging stations requires variable charging facilities to complement the charging infrastructure that can solve various social issues. The students’ planning to develop a practical charging device was excellent," adding, "Through this, it is expected to reduce charging time and prevent cases of external exposure to terminal boxes."

Meanwhile, this competition, now in its seventh year, saw participation from 35 universities and 6 Meister high schools in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions, with a total of 52 entries (40 from university students and 12 from high school students). A total of 24 teams (16 university teams and 8 Meister high school teams) advanced to the finals, where on the 24th, on-site presentations (including demonstrations) and judging took place.

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