'Leading Figure in Domestic Production of Electromagnetic Wave Measurement' Myeong Seong-ho, Director of the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Passes Away

Passed away at age 63 due to cerebral hemorrhage
Served as the 14th Director Jeon Gi-yeon

[Asia Economy Reporter Minyoung Cha] Myung Seong-ho, President of the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, who contributed to improving the quality and stability of domestic power facilities by successfully domesticating electromagnetic wave measurement technology for power equipment, passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage on the 10th, the bereaved family announced on the 12th. He was 63 years old.

Born in Gwangju, President Myung graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1981 and earned his master's and doctoral degrees from the same university. He began his association with the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute in 1985, serving successively as head of the Electric Environment Transmission Research Group, director of the Next-Generation Power Grid Research Headquarters, head of the Future Strategy Office, deputy director of research, and deputy director of testing. In August last year, he was appointed as the 14th president of the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute.

One of President Myung Seong-ho’s major research and development achievements is the ‘Development of Power Equipment Electromagnetic Field Analysis and Evaluation Program.’ This technology predicts the level of electromagnetic fields generated in power facilities such as transmission lines and substations and evaluates their impact on equipment and the human body. The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute explained that this program, previously dependent on overseas sources, was domesticated, significantly enhancing the quality and safety of domestic power facilities.

In addition, President Myung achieved research results including ▲development of commercialization technology for 765 kV ultra-high voltage transmission lines ▲development and securing safety of electromagnetic wave countermeasure technology for the Korean high-speed train operating at 350 km/h ▲development of core technology to protect national infrastructure from lightning and high-power electromagnetic pulses (EMP).

After assuming the presidency of the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, his representative research achievements included ▲domestication and mass production foundation of SiC power semiconductors for electric vehicles ▲technology transfer of silicon-graphene composite anode materials for high-capacity lithium-ion batteries ▲domestication and development of linear accelerators and magnetron technology for cancer treatment ▲technology transfer of large-scale production of sulfide-based solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries. He also worked hard for regional co-prosperity through electrical technology.

The bereaved family includes his wife, Shim Hyo-jung, and two sons (Myung Je-hak and Myung Seung-hyun). The funeral service will be held on the 13th at the funeral hall of Korea University Anam Hospital, and the deceased’s remains will be cremated at Seongnam Youngsaengwon and then enshrined at the Bundang Bongandang Home.

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