• [Oct 2026] Our journal paper "A Comprehensive Review of Global Advanced Metering Infrastructure Cost-Benefit Evidence and a Data-Integration Framework for Master-Metered High-Voltage Apartment Complexes " is accepted by the Applied Energy. It is available online at: link

• [Oct 2026] I gave a talk titled "Virtual Metering-Based Voltage Inference for PV Hosting Capacity Assessment in Low-Voltage Distribution Networks" at the Technical Exchange Meeting on Metering-Based Distribution Network Voltage Quality hosted by KEPRI.

• [Oct 2026] I'm excited to share that we've filed a patent application for our invention, "Rotary Locking Manhole Cover Assembly for Preventing Dislodgment."

• [Oct 2026] I'm excited to share that we've filed a patent application for our invention, "Offset T-type Crossarm."

• [Sep 2026] I'm excited to share that we've filed a patent application for our invention, "System and Method for Estimating and Mapping Distributed Energy Resource Hosting Capacity using Distribution Network Operational Data."

• [Aug 2026] An opinion piece titled "Summer Electricity Tariffs and Energy Efficiency: Lessons from Overseas Cases" was published in KEPCO's official blog, Good Morning KEPCO. It is available online at: link

• [Aug 2026] Prof. Lee has been appointed as a Guest Editor for the Sustainability Special Issue, titled "Data-driven Energy Management: Towards Sustainable Power System Operation." It is available online at: link

• [Aug 2026] Our conference paper "A Surrogate-Based Framework for PV Hosting Capacity Estimation in Low-Voltage Distribution Networks" is accepted by the CIRED 2026 Seoul Workshop. It is available online at:

• [Aug 2026] Our conference paper "A Hybrid Deterministic-Probabilistic Approach for Distribution System Parameter Estimation with Limited Reactive Power Data" is accepted by the CIRED 2026 Seoul Workshop. It is available online at:

• [Aug 2026] Our conference paper "Dual-Graph ST-GAT for Cyber-Physical Anomaly Detection in DER-Rich Distribution Feeder" is accepted by the CIRED 2026 Seoul Workshop. It is available online at:

• [Aug 2026] Our journal paper "Secondary Distribution Network Parameter Estimation under Incomplete Smart Meter Data" is accepted by the IEEE Access. It is available online at: link

• [July 2026] An opinion piece titled "Era of Energy Crisis, Now is the Time to Practice 'Efficiency'" was published in The Electronic Times. It is available online at: link

• [July 2026] Our journal paper "Sensor-Limited Critical-Bus Voltage Forecasting for Virtual Metering in DER-Rich Distribution Networks" is accepted by the IEEE Access. It is available online at: link

• [Aug 2026] Our conference paper "Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Bottom-Up Black-Start and Restoration of Distribution Networks Using DERs and Dynamically Formed Microgrids" is accepted by the KIEE Summer Annual Conference. It is available online at:

• [April 2026] A special opinion piece titled "Declaration of AMI Deployment Completion, Now is the Time to Discuss 'Performance' Beyond 'Infrastructure'" was published in The Korea Electric Times. It is available online at: link

• [Apr 2026] My journal paper "Optimizing smart meter data acquisition for residential load forecasting: Minimum requirements for interval, precision, and historical duration" is accepted by the Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks. It is available online at: link

• [Mar 2026 - Feb 2031] GrID Lab has been selected to lead a new research project titled “Intelligent DOE (Dynamic Operating Envelope)-Based Integrated Operation Platform for Distribution Networks with High DER Penetration,” supported by the NRF (National Research Foundation of Korea).

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• [Dec 2025] I am pleased to announce that I was invited to give a seminar at CIRED Korea on “AMI Data-Driven Topology Estimation for Low-Voltage Distribution Systems.”

• [Dec 2025 - Nov 2027] GrID Lab has been selected to lead a new research project titled “AMI Data-Driven Topology Estimation for Low-Voltage Distribution Systems,” supported by the SEPRI.

• [Dec 2025 - Nov 2027] GrID Lab has been selected to participate in a new research project titled “Development of Packetized Energy Management Technologies to Enhance Grid Flexibility,” with support from the SEPRI.

• [Nov 2025] My journal paper "Integrating Distributed Energy Resources in Power Distribution Systems: A Comprehensive Review of Impacts, Challenges, and Opportunities from a Distribution System Operator's Perspective" is accepted by the Applied Energy. It is available online at: link

• [Sep 2025] I'm excited to share that I've filed a patent application for my invention, "Floating Hydroelectric System."

• [July 2025] Our journal paper, "A Novel Power-Band Based Data Segmentation Method for Enhancing Meter Phase and Transformer-Meter Pairing Identification," was presented in the Transactions Paper Poster Session at the 2025 IEEE PES General Meeting in Austin, TX.

• [July 2025] I gave a seminar at KEPRI on "DSO Responses to Electricity Market Changes Amid DER Expansion: The Texas Case."

• [June 2025] Selected for the 2025 AI·Digital (AID) Intensive Program (AID 30+) by the NILE (National Institute for Lifelong Education): “Understanding Basic Machine Learning(ML).” : link

• [June 2025] I'm excited to share that I've filed a patent application for my invention, "Blade Apparatus for Wind Turbines Equipped with Solar-Assisted Wings."

• [June 2025] I'm excited to share that I've filed a patent application for my invention, "High-Efficiency Ventilating Blower Using a Supercapacitor-Based DC Motor."

• [June 2025] I'm excited to share that I've filed a patent application for my invention, "Multifunctional Rainwater Storage Pergola Using a Supercapacitor-Based System."

• [June 2025] I'm excited to share that I've filed a patent application for my invention, "Method for Manufacturing Pellets Containing Organic Waste." 

• [Feb 2025] GrID Lab has been selected to lead a new research project titled “Assessment of the Feasibility of Installing Eco-Covers in Open Showcases to Enhance Energy Efficiency,” supported by the Demand Efficiency Division of KEPCO.

• [Feb 2025] I am excited to have been invited to give a seminar at the Power & Control System Lab at Yonsei University on "The Role of the DSO and the Utilization of AMI in Expanding DERs."

• [Feb 2025] I gave a seminar at KEPRI's Smart Power Distribution Lab on "Secondary System Topology Estimation."

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• [Nov 2024] I gave a talk at the Department of Demand Efficiency at KEPCO on "Demand Management and Efficiency Improvement."

• [Nov 2024] I have been invited to speak as a Session Chair at the Smart Metering Week Forum, hosted by KEPCO. It is available online at: link1 & link2 

• [Aug 2024] I'm excited to share that I've accepted an offer for an Assistant Professor position at Hongik University (Sejong) and will be joining the EECE department in September 2024. 

• [May 2024] Our journal paper "A Novel Power-Band based Data Segmentation Method for Enhancing Meter Phase and Transformer-Meter Pairing Identification" is accepted by the IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery. It is available online at: link

• [May 2024] Our journal paper "An Iterative Bidirectional Gradient Boosting Approach for CVR Baseline Estimation" is accepted by the Applied Energy. It is available online at: link

• [May 2024] I had the honor of becoming an IEEE Senior Member.

• [Apr 2024] I have been invited to be a speaker in the ECE 753 Computational Methods for Power Systems course at NC State University. 

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• [Nov 2023] I successfully defended my Ph.D. dissertation "Machine Learning Applications for Smart Meter Data Analysis". It is available online at: NC State Repository

• [Sep 2023] I am selected as a GCPA scholarship recipient for my work on the project "Reduce SOC Forecast Errors for ESRs". It is available online at: FREEDM News

• [Sep 2023] Our journal paper "Adopting Dynamic VAR Compensators to Mitigate PV Impacts on Unbalanced Distribution Systems" is accepted by the IEEE Access. It is available online at: link / DOE 

• [Aug 2023] Our journal paper "MultiLoad-GAN: A GAN-Based Synthetic Load Group Generation Method Considering Spatial-Temporal Correlations" is accepted by the IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid. It is available online at: link

• [July 2023] Our journal paper "Load Profile Inpainting for Missing Load Data Restoration and Baseline Estimation" is accepted by the IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid. It is available online at: link

• [Feb 2023] I have been invited to give a talk at the FREEDM Symposium. It is available online at: FREEDM Symposium 

• [Feb 2023] Our conference paper "Design Considerations of a Coordinative Demand Charge Mitigation Strategy" is accepted by the 2023 IEEE PES General Meeting. It is available online at: link / DOE 

• [Jan 2023] Our conference paper "An Iterative Bidirectional Gradient Boosting Algorithm for CVR Baseline Estimation" is accepted by the 2023 IEEE PES General Meeting. It is available online at: link

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• [Oct 2022] Our conference paper "An ICA-Based HVAC Load Disaggregation Method Using Smart Meter Data" is accepted by the 2023 ISGT NA. It is available online at: link  / DOE 

• [Aug 2022] I have been invited to give a talk at the UAI Connect. It is available online at: Utility Analytics Institute