S2PC 2026 in Taiwan

From October 22 to 25, 2026, KOPEL participated in S2PC 2026 held in Taipei and Keelung, Taiwan. Professor Younghoon Cho, Ph.D. student Yujin Shin, and M.S. student Yujin Shin attended the event to present their research and interact with power electronics researchers from Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.

On the first day, the KOPEL team visited the Power Electronics Laboratory at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech). With guidance from Professor Jing-Yuan Lin and members of his laboratory, the team toured the research facilities and exchanged ideas on research topics and laboratory activities. In the evening, the group had dinner with Professor Lin and Ph.D. students, providing a relaxed opportunity to discuss research and student life.

On the evening of October 23, the Welcome Reception was held. Professors and students from Korea, Taiwan, and Japan gathered to introduce themselves and exchange ideas about their research and universities, marking the beginning of the main conference program.

On the third day, the main conference program was held at the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology. During the Oral Session, Professor Younghoon Cho gave a presentation titled “Electromagnetic NVH Mitigation in Electrified Vehicles: Power Electronics Perspective.”

In the afternoon, the Poster Session was held, where two KOPEL researchers presented their work. Ph.D. student Yujin Shin presented“Low-Frequency Leakage Current Suppression in a Non-Isolated Four-Leg Traction Inverter-Based Charger Using T-Type Switches.”The presentation introduced a method for reducing low-frequency leakage current in a non-isolated traction inverter-based charger. M.S. student Yujin Shin presented“Effects of Core Material on High-Frequency Damping of Three-Phase Common-Mode Chokes in Parallel Inverters.”The study compared the high-frequency damping characteristics of three-phase common-mode chokes using different core materials in parallel inverter systems.

 After the presentations, the participants exchanged opinions on their research topics with researchers and students from Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, providing a valuable opportunity to gain new perspectives and insights.

The final evening of the conference concluded with a Banquet. Participants shared dinner together and reflected on the conference, while professors from each country also exchanged gifts in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

On the final day, the group visited the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology and enjoyed the coastal scenery of Keelung before concluding the trip.

S2PC 2026 provided a meaningful opportunity not only to present KOPEL’s research, but also to interact closely with power electronics researchers from Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. From the Taiwan Tech laboratory visit to the conference presentations and networking activities, the trip offered valuable academic experiences and broadened the members’ perspectives on research.