On September 12, Professor Roh Jeong-jin of the Department of Electrical Engineering at Hanyang University 팔로우 토토(Lee Ki-jeong as President), along with Professors Kim Jong-seok, Lee Young-woo, and Lee Eun-soo at the same department, announced that they are embarking on an initiative to cultivate specialized talent in next-generation power semiconductors, namely SiC(Silicon Carbide).

At the ‘Ministerial Meeting on Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness’ held at the Seoul Government Complex on September 9, the Ministry of Economy and Finance identified ‘Powering 15 Ultra-Innovative National Projects’, highlighting compound power semiconductors as a core task. Participation of Hanyang University ERICA in the ‘Next-Generation Power Semiconductor Device Manufacturing Professional Manpower Development Project’ was noted as the major case of initiative in the field.

In March, Hanyang University 팔로우 토토 was selected by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy as a participant in the Next-Generation Power Semiconductor Device Manufacturing Professional Manpower Development Project. Running from March 2025 to February 2030 over five years, the initiative involves a total of 3.4 billion KRW in government research funding. The university will systematically train master's and doctoral-level professionals in the field of power semiconductor circuits and systems. The project features a consortium of eight universities nationwide, including Seoul National University, Sungkyunkwan University, Pusan National University, Chonbuk National University, Dankook University, Kwangwoon University, and Hongik University, alongside Hanyang University 팔로우 토토.

SiC power semiconductors combine silicon(Si) and carbon(C) to make compound semiconductors. These semiconductors feature far lower power consumption and heat generation than conventional silicon, making them a highly efficient next-generation material. Their ability to operate stably under high temperature and high voltage conditions positions them as core components for future industries such as electric vehicles, renewable energy facilities, and ultra-fast communication devices. However, the current technological self-sufficiency rate in Korea is only around 10%, with the government targeting an increase to 20% by 2030.

Professor Roh Jeong-jin stated, “Hanyang University ERICA will strengthen practice-based education based on academia–industry–research collaboration to produce master's and doctoral-level talent needed in the industry, and contribute to enhancing national competitiveness by linking with the southwestern Gyeonggi semiconductor ecosystem.”

With this latest government announcement, Hanyang University ERICA’s talent development project is set to become a critical foundation not just for education, but also for the nation’s strategic industries. As next-generation power semiconductors directly connect to the future of automotive and energy industries, there is much attention paid towards Hanyang University ERICA’s role and achievements.