Welcome to the IEEE power electronics society
Join Our 13,000+ Members and Power Up Your Career
The IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) is a talented group of individuals specializing in the power electronics field—from academia and industry professionals to students—who apply global perspectives to achieve the goal of “powering a sustainable future”.
The main goal of PELS is to give its members the tools they need to stay informed on new technologies and other advances in power electronics while growing personally and professionally. PELS believes a strong, active community is critical to achieving this goal and lays the groundwork for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking.
Below are three steps to understand how PELS is organized and start your journey with PELS.
Join the Community
1. Become a Member
PELS invites both IEEE and non-IEEE members to become members. Many member privileges and opportunities designed to support professional and personal growth are available to PELS members.
Discover Ways to Participate
2. Get Involved in Various Programs
Becoming a member creates many opportunities to engage with the PELS community: build stronger professional relationships, learn new leadership and technical skills, make lifelong friendships with like-minded professionals across the globe, and pursue a vital role in helping PELS fulfill its mission.
Below are a few opportunities to consider:
Chapters
Local PELS Chapters help their members connect with other PELS members. They organize and host conferences, events, and much more. There are also local PELS Student Branch Chapters for undergraduate and graduate students.
Groups
The PELS community established groups with specific interests. Click on one below to learn more.
Volunteer
Whatever your interest or experience level, there are many ways to participate. Various committees include Conferences, Education, Leadership, Publications, and Technical Activities.
Forge connections
3. Engage with Other Members
Find Your Area of Interest
PELS is volunteer-driven: learn about the roles other volunteers currently hold.
Add a PELS Event to Your Schedule
Sign up for upcoming events, conferences, or meetings.