Professor Jeong Sang-guk of Myongji University Awarded November Scientist of the Month Award

The Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Research Foundation of Korea have selected Professor Jeong Sang-guk of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Myongji University as the recipient of the "Scientist of the Month" award for November.

Professor Jeong was recognized for developing an electronic self-cleaning glass that removes contaminants on optical sensors, which serve as the eyes of autonomous vehicles.

In autonomous vehicles, cleaning technologies for optical sensors such as cameras or LiDAR sensors typically use wipers or heating films. The technology developed by Professor Jeong applies the principle of electrowetting, which controls the surface tension of fluids on the surface by applying electricity to the fluid. This technology does not require a driving device, making it advantageous for miniaturization, consumes low power, can clean within one second, and achieves a cleaning efficiency of over 95%, according to the research team.

The related research results were published in 2016 in the "IEEE MEMS" and in 2017 in "Sensors and Actuators B," and more than 40 domestic and international patents have been filed.

Professor Jeong founded Microsystems to commercialize the self-cleaning technology and received the Best Innovation Award at CES 2023.

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