Junho Hong

Junho Hong is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan–Dearborn's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University (2014), with prior roles at ABB (2014–2019) and Ford Motor Company (2021 sabbatical). His research spans cybersecurity of energy delivery systems, AI applications in power systems, and cyber-physical systems.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering, Washington State University, USA (2014)
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Myongji University, South Korea (2010)
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Myongji University, South Korea (2008)

Junho's research focuses on securing critical energy infrastructure through machine learning, anomaly detection, and advanced cybersecurity frameworks. His work includes projects on substation automation, HVDC systems, smart grids, and high-power EV chargers. He has secured grants from the U.S. Department of Energy, NSF, Ford, and South Korean institutions.

Recent publications highlight his contributions to generative AI for anomaly detection, SDN-based cyber restoration, and physics-informed models for secure grid operations. His students have received notable awards, including the Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship and IEEE Best Paper Session.

• Senior Member, IEEE (2022–present)
• Associate Editor, IEEE ACCESS (2022–present)
• 13 US patents in energy cybersecurity

He leads the Cyber-Physical System Lab for Energy Delivery Systems, which focuses on grid resilience, renewable integration, and advanced diagnostics.