[Oral Presentation]Introduction to IEEE Power Electronics Society

Introduction to IEEE Power Electronics Society

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Start Time：2020-11-02 09:50 （Asia/Shanghai）

Duration：30min

Session：[P] Plenary Session » [P1] Open ceremony & invited speech

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Abstract

The Power Electronics Society (PELS) remains one of the fastest growing societies of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). For over thirty years, PELS has facilitated and guided the development and innovation in power electronics technologies. These technologies encompass the effective use of electronic components, the application of circuit theory and design techniques, and the development of analytical tools toward efficient conversion, control, and condition of electric power.
Dr. Liuchen Chang, the VP for Conferences (2017-2020) and President-Elect (serving 2021-2022) of PELS, will present an introduction to the Power Electronics Society. IEEE PELS's core purpose is to foster technological innovation and excellence in power electronics for the benefit of humanity. Liuchen will present the organizational structure and operation of PELS, its membership and activities across wide regions, conference portfolios, PELS publications and other products, and its technical committees. Liuchen will provide an insight into the young professional and student activities and their significance to PELS. Liuchen will also provide an overview of a few PELS initiatives including Empower a Billion Lives (a global competition in Energy Access) and PELS international technology roadmaps.

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Liuchen Chang

University of New Brunswick

Liuchen Chang received B.S.E.E. from Northern Jiaotong University in 1982, M.Sc. from China Academy of Railway Sciences in 1984, and Ph.D. from Queen’ University in 1991. He joined the University of New Brunswick in 1992 and is a professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He was the NSERC Chair in Environmental Design Engineering during 2001-2007, and was the Principal Investigator of Canadian Wind Energy Strategic Network (WESNet) during 2008-2014. He is the Vice President for Conferences and President-Elect of the IEEE Power Electronics Society. He has been a committed volunteer for IEEE since early 1990’s.
Dr. Chang was a recipient of CanWEA R.J. Templin Award in 2010, Innovation Award for Excellence in Applied Research in New Brunswick in 2016, and PELS Sustainable Energy Systems Technical Achievement Award in 2018. He is a fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering (FCAE). He has published more than 370 refereed papers in journals and conference proceedings. Dr. Chang has focused on research, development, demonstration and deployment of renewable energy based distributed generation systems and direct load control systems.