The Asian Scientist 100
Sul Seung Ki
Professor
Institution
Seoul National University
Country
South Korea
Field
Engineering
Sul’s innovations in sensorless control techniques have improved the reliability and reduced the cost of motor drive systems, which earned him the 2017 William E. Newell Power Electronics Award.
(Photo: Seoul National University)
AWARDS
- 2017 William E. Newell Power Electronics Award
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