Dr. Minhwi Kim is a principal researcher at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER). His research focuses on building-integrated renewable energy systems, including photovoltaic-thermal (BIPVT) technologies, seasonal thermal storage, and smart thermal networks such as 5th generation district heating and cooling (5GDHC). He is actively involved in national projects aiming to realize zero-energy buildings and RE100 industrial sites by integrating advanced energy technologies and data-driven system optimization. His work bridges the gap between research, demonstration, and policy implementation in the field of sustainable building energy systems.