IES Distinguished Lecturer Program (DLP) Webinar - IEEE IES Chapter of Hyderabad Section - Prof. Saad Mekhilef, (IEEE and IET Fellow) on 31.10.2025 (Friday) at 11.00 AM (IST)
IES Distinguished Lecturer Program (DLP) Webinar on "The need for Energy storage for grid Stability” on 31st October 2025 (Friday) at 11.00 AM (IST), organized by IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) Chapter of IEEE Hyderabad Section, in association with IEEE SSIT Chapter of Hyderabad Section, IEEE Guntur Subsection, and IEEE Anantapuramu Subsection
Invited Speaker :
Prof. Saad Mekhilef,
(IEEE and IET Fellow)
Distinguished Professor in Electrical Renewable Energy
School of Engineering
Swinburne University of Technology,
Engineering Technologies, John Street,
Melbourne, VIC, 3122, Australia
About Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Saad Mekhilef is an IEEE and IET Fellow. He is a Distinguished Professor at the School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia; an Honorary Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Malaya; and a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Institute of Sustainable Energy, University Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia. He authored and co-authored more than 800 publications in academic journals and proceedings, as well as five books, which have garnered over 66,000 citations. Additionally, he supervised more than 85 Ph.D. students who graduated under his guidance. He serves as an editorial board member for several top journals, including IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, IEEE Open Journal of Industrial Electronics, IET Renewable Power Generation, E-Prime, Journal of Power Electronics, and International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications.
Prof. Mekhilef has been listed by Thomson Reuters (Clarivate Analytics) as one of the world's Highly Cited (in the top 1%) engineering researchers. He is actively involved in industrial consultancy for major corporations on power electronics and renewable energy projects.
Abstract:
In modern times, energy storage has become recognized as an essential part of the energy supply chain. The primary reasons for this include its potential to improve grid stability, adopt renewable energy sources, enhance energy system efficiency, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and minimize the environmental impact of energy production. While numerous energy storage technologies have been studied and documented in the literature, their levels of technological development vary significantly, with relatively few demonstrating sustainability for commercial use. Although most research articles on energy storage provide a comprehensive overview of these technologies, additional information is needed regarding their practical implementation. To address this gap, this lecture will focus on how various energy storage systems operate and are applied in real-world scenarios. It will provide an overview of energy storage, explain various methods used to store energy (emphasizing alternative energy forms such as heat and electricity), and analyze numerous energy storage initiatives worldwide.
Registration Link for PARTICIPATION as Attendees: Link
Registration Closes on: 31-October-2025 (Friday) at 09.00 AM (IST)
For any Assistance:
Dr. G. Siva Kumar, Chair, IEEE IES Chapter of Hyderabad Section, g.sivakumar.in@ieee.org, M:7702716890
Dr. Sagar Gujjunoori, Chair, IEEE SSIT Chapter of Hyderabad Section, sagar4u.nitk@gmail.com, M: 89858 27797
Dr. Usha Rani Nelakuditi, Chair, IEEE GUNTUR SUBSECTION, usharani.nsai@gmail.com, M: 9440020660
Dr. C Harinatha Reddy, Chair, IEEE ANATAPURAMU SUBSECTION, charinathr@gmail.com, M: 9966104656
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Saad Mekhilef of Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
The need for energy storage for grid stability
Biography:
Prof. Dr. Saad Mekhilef is an IEEE and IET Fellow. He is a Distinguished Professor at the School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia; an Honorary Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Malaya; and a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Institute of Sustainable Energy, University Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia. He authored and co-authored more than 800 publications in academic journals and proceedings, as well as five books, which have garnered over 66,000 citations. Additionally, he supervised more than 85 Ph.D. students who graduated under his guidance. He serves as an editorial board member for several top journals, including IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, IEEE Open Journal of Industrial Electronics, IET Renewable Power Generation, E-Prime, Journal of Power Electronics, and International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications.
Prof. Mekhilef has been listed by Thomson Reuters (Clarivate Analytics) as one of the world's Highly Cited (in the top 1%) engineering researchers. He is actively involved in industrial consultancy for major corporations on power electronics and renewable energy projects.
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Agenda
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Welcome Address – Dr. G. Siva Kumar, Chair, IEEE IES Chapter
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Introduction of Speaker – Dr. Sagar Gujjunoori, Chair, IEEE SSIT Chapter
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DLP Talk – Prof. Saad Mekhilef (IEEE Felllow & IET Fellow) on “The Need for Energy Storage for Grid Stability”
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Q & A Session – Dr. Usha Rani Nelakuditi, Chair, IEEE Guntur Subsection
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Vote of Thanks – Dr. Harinatha Reddy Chennami, Chair, IEEE Anantapuramu Subsection
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