SeoulTech professor's book on 'Super Digital Grid' named outstanding academic work

Hwang Woo-hyun, an honorary distinguished professor at Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech), has received significant recognition for his book "Super Digital Grid: The Ultimate Weapon in the Electrification Era." The National Academy of Sciences, Korea, selected the book as an outstanding academic work in natural science for 2026.

Published in February, the book offers innovative directions for future power grids to navigate the transition towards carbon neutrality and widespread electrification. It outlines strategies for constructing a "Super Digital Grid" and an "Energy Superhighway" by integrating cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission, and microgrids. The work also addresses national energy policies and industry responses needed to accommodate the expansion of renewable energy and the growing demand from electric vehicles and robotics.

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Hearing that my book, published in February, was selected as an outstanding academic book in natural science by the National Academy of Sciences, Korea, brings me great joy and honor as an author.

This latest accolade adds to the book's growing list of honors. Previously, "Super Digital Grid" earned Hwang the Grand Prize for Outstanding Writing at the 43rd Korea Science and Technology Book Awards in June. In July, he also received an outstanding paper award at the Korean Institute of Power Electronics' summer conference for a co-authored paper on accommodating distributed resources and Super Digital Grid strategies.

Expressing his gratitude, Professor Hwang stated, "Hearing that my book, published in February, was selected as an outstanding academic book in natural science by the National Academy of Sciences, Korea, brings me great joy and honor as an author." He added his commitment to "contributing to research and nurturing future generations for the construction of a sustainable future energy ecosystem, including Super Digital Grids and Energy Superhighways, which can respond to electrification, renewable energy expansion, and the advancements in AI and digital technologies."

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Contributing to research and nurturing future generations for the construction of a sustainable future energy ecosystem, including Super Digital Grids and Energy Superhighways, which can respond to electrification, renewable energy expansion, and the advancements in AI and digital technologies.