The global push for universal energy access is one of the most significant challenges of our time. For many, the promise of reliable electricity remains out of reach. In remote
From new product releases to supply chain shifts, the last few years have brought some new momentum to the GaN market, which is projected to rapidly expand over the next
Volunteering has been one of the most rewarding and influential parts of my professional journey. While my career path has been rooted in academia and research, my parallel journey as
Electrification of industry and new loads, such as AI datacenters, is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, resulting in a dramatic and rapid 2× –3× increase in electricity demand. Utilities and
In this column, I will be talking mainly to young power electronics engineers who will soon be graduating or have recently graduated. The need to decarbonize and electrify the world’s
The power electronics industry is a cornerstone of modern technological advancement, driving innovations in renewable energy, grid infrastructure, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. For engineers and entrepreneurs launching startups
As part of its commitment to the technical community, the IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) Students and Young Professionals Committee successfully hosted the third IEEE PELS Students and Young Professionals
Power electronics lies at the heart of today’s most pressing global challenges: renewable energy integration, electrified transportation, efficient computing, and sustainable decarbonized power systems. Yet, for many institutions—particularly those that
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) into power electronics has transformed renewable energy management and smart grid operations. This article explores how AI-driven predictive
We hear so much about AI these days, we are getting trained (like large language models or LLMs) to believe we cannot perform the most basic functions without it. Luckily,
