AN IMMERSIVE PROGRAM FOR Students and Young Professionals
Ph.D. Schools
PELS Ph.D. Schools provide an immersive platform for graduate students and young professionals to deepen their knowledge and advance their skills in power electronics. Typically spanning four to five days, Ph.D. schools are hosted by esteemed institutions worldwide. The program of each Ph.D. school varies but generally includes keynote presentations by leading experts, technical lectures, workshops, and networking sessions. Attendees gain invaluable insights and forge connections with peers and industry professionals.
Join a PELS PhD School or host your own to embark on a transformative journey toward advancing expertise and shaping the future of power electronics.
Approved PELS Ph.D. Schools
2026
- 25 to 29 May in Gaeta, Italy: European PhD School, Power Electronics Electrical Machines Energy Control Power Systems
- 12 to 18 June in Modena, Italy: Summer School on Electrical Machines and Drives For Green Transportation Systems (4th edition)
2025
- 20 to 24 July in India
- 24 to 28 June in Italy: Summer School on Electrical Machines and Drives for Green Transportation Systems
- 27 to 31 May in Italy: European Ph.D. School
- Brazil
2024
- 15 to 18 October in Columbia: Ph.D. School of Power Electronics in Smart Grids
- 20 to 24 July in India
- 12 to 13 July in Taiwan
- 24 to 28 June in Italy: Summer School on Electrical Machines and Drives for Green Transportation Systems
- 27 to 31 May in Italy: European Ph.D. School
2023
- 30 August to 3 September in China: Asian Ph.D. School on Advanced Power Electronics
- Columbia: Ph.D. School of Power Electronics in Smart Grids
- India: Ph.D. Summer School
- Italy: European Ph.D. School
- Mexico: Ph.D. Summer School on Power Electronics
2022
- 15 to 16 September in Mexico: Mexican PhD Summer School on Power Electronics
Hosting a PELS Ph.D. School
If you would like to host a PELS Ph.D. School at your institution, please prepare the following items and submit your official request using the link below. Please email any questions to the VP of Education, Katherine Kim.
- Requester Information: Provide your name and email address for communication purposes.
- Ph.D. School Details: Include the name of the school, host institution, location, and proposed dates.
- Event Information: Describe the objectives and content, estimate the expected attendance, provide a link to the event website (if available), and specify the IEEE Region.
- Ph.D. School Brochure: Upload a detailed brochure outlining the program, schedule, and activities planned.
- Chapter Involvement: Indicate any involvement or support from local PELS Chapters in organizing the event.
- Technical Committee (TC) Involvement: Specify any involvement with a PELS TC in designing the curriculum.
- Description of Products/Services: Explain the benefits and opportunities provided to attendees by emphasizing the educational and professional impact on the power electronics community.
- Organizer Information: Provide the name and email address of the main organizer responsible for coordinating the school.
- Requested Lecturer: Specify if a PELS Distinguished Lecturer (DL) is requested for the event or if not needed. If a DL is requested, ensure arrangements are made for covering transportation expenses and local logistics during the event.
- Women in Engineering (WIE) Event: Specify if a WIE event will be held and provide contact information for the WIE event chair. Additional funding is available to support this type of event.