Webinar on "Powering Tomorrow: Opportunities for Young Graduates in the Energy Industry"
This webinar, Powering Tomorrow: Opportunities for Young Graduates in the Energy Industry, aims to provide insights into the rapidly evolving energy sector, with a focus on emerging technological trends in the power industry. Dr. M V Satya Sai Chandra, an R&D Engineer at Hitachi Energy, will guide young graduates through the skills and competencies needed to excel in this dynamic field. The talk will cover various opportunities available in the modern power industry, alongside discussions on innovative areas of technology and employment prospects in the sector.
The session is designed to help aspiring professionals understand the key trends shaping the future of energy and how they can prepare themselves to build successful careers in this growing industry.
Event Summary:
The webinar on “Powering Tomorrow: Opportunities for Young Graduates in the Energy Industry” covered various aspects of the modern power industry and its connections to technology integration, renewable and clean energy, transportation electrification, grid modernization, and demand management. The speaker highlighted key areas of opportunity, including renewable energy, energy storage, smart grids, digitalization, sustainable energy solutions, and innovative technologies and research.
The presentation also focused on the necessary skills and competencies, including technical and soft skills. Technical skills covered software and platforms such as PCB design (Altium, Eagle), power converter design (LTSpice, MATLAB, Simulink, PSCAD), DSP programming, FPGA for converter control, LabVIEW for user interface development, and PLC coding for industrial automation. The platforms discussed included embedded systems like DSP microcontrollers (TI, ARM), FPGA (Xilinx), Raspberry Pi, Arduino, DSpace, and hardware-in-loop systems (RTDS, Opel RT, Typhoon HAL).
Soft skills emphasized the importance of communication, clarity of thought, situational awareness, and professional etiquette. The speaker referenced the “Future of Jobs Report 2023” by the World Economic Forum and emphasized the need for continuous learning through resources like NPTEL, Coursera, Udemy, research papers, and websites. Career paths discussed included internships, higher education, industry positions, consultancy, and entrepreneurship. The speaker also stressed the importance of building a strong portfolio, keeping resumes concise, and networking.
The session concluded with a Q&A, followed by a virtual memento presentation and a vote of thanks by Cindy, who also anchored the entire event. Opening remarks were given by Dr. P. Tripura, Chair of the IEEE Hyderabad Section IES Chapter.
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- Date: 06 Sep 2024
- Time: 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM
- All times are (UTC+05:30) Chennai
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Dr. Tripura Pidikiti - 9440163204
- Starts 05 September 2024 05:00 PM
- Ends 06 September 2024 06:00 PM
- All times are (UTC+05:30) Chennai
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Speakers
M V Satya Sai Chandra
Powering Tomorrow: Opportunities for Young Graduates in the Energy Industry
Powering Tomorrow: Opportunities for Young Graduates in the Energy Industry aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the modern energy sector's evolution and the exciting opportunities it presents for young professionals.
This session will delve into the latest technological trends shaping the power industry, including advancements in energy generation, distribution, and storage. Participants will gain insights into cutting-edge innovations such as renewable energy systems, smart grids, and microgrids, and understand how these technologies are transforming the energy landscape.
The talk will also focus on creating awareness about the skills and competencies required for a successful career in the power industry. As the sector evolves, the demand for skilled professionals is growing. Attendees will learn about the essential skills needed to thrive in this dynamic field and the various career paths available.
Additionally, the presentation will cover emerging areas of technology, such as energy management systems, fault-tolerant controls, and advanced power electronics. By exploring these areas, participants will discover promising career opportunities and understand the scope of employment in these innovative fields.
Overall, this talk will equip young graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the future of the energy industry, the skills necessary for career success, and the wide range of opportunities available in this evolving sector.
Biography:
Dr. M V Satya Sai Chandra, born in Srikakulam, India, in 1993, earned his B.Tech. degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from JNTU Vizianagaram in 2014. He completed his M.Tech. in Instrumentation and Control Systems from the National Institute of Technology Calicut in 2017. In July 2024, he obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar. Since August 2023, Dr. Sai Chandra has been working as an R&D Engineer at Hitachi Energy in Bangalore. His research focuses on fault-tolerant control applications, advanced control of DC microgrids, and energy management of DC microgrids.
Email:
Address:Hitachi Energy, , Bangalore, India
Agenda
7:00 PM – 7:05 PM:
Opening Remarks
- Welcome by Host
- Introduction to the webinar and the topic
- Brief introduction of Dr. M V Satya Sai Chandra by the Host
7:05 PM – 7:45 PM:
Keynote Presentation by Dr. M V Satya Sai Chandra
- Powering Tomorrow: Opportunities for Young Graduates in the Energy Industry
- Discussion on emerging trends in the power and energy sector
- Insights into skills, competencies, and career opportunities for young graduates
7:45 PM – 7:55 PM:
Q&A Session
- Interactive session for attendees to ask questions and engage with the speaker
7:55 PM – 8:00 PM:
Closing Remarks
- Vote of thanks to the speaker
- Acknowledgments to organizing partners
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