About the Award
The IEEE PELS Electrical Machines, Drives, and Related Automation Technical Achievement Award honors innovators and researchers who have made outstanding and sustained technical contributions to the advancement of the areas of electrical machines, drives, or related automation.
Prize:
- Honorarium (USD 1,500)
- Plaque
- Reimbursement towards the recipient’s necessary conference registration, travel, and accommodation costs incurred to attend the award ceremony (up to USD 1,000)
Submitting a Nominee
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Details About the
Award

2025:
To be announced
Any active IEEE and PELS member who demonstrates a significant track record of achievements in the areas of electrical machines, drives, or relation automation is eligible. There is no restriction on affiliation, age, IEEE member grade, or nationality.
Criteria: Judgment is based on the following:
2024
Ayman M. El-Refaie
2023
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