Closing Ceremony – IEEE PES WiP Mentoring Programme (Region 8)

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Title of Event: Closing Ceremony – IEEE PES WiP Mentoring Programme (Region 8)

Date: 27^th March 2026

Time: 13:00-14:30 (UK TIME)

Speakers: Dr Rosa Serrano and Dr Nur Sarma

Biography of Dr Rosa Serrano:
Rosa Serrano is an energy regulation and power systems expert with over 20 years of experience in the electricity sector. She holds a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Manchester (2024), where her research focused on enhancing power system resilience against wildfires. She also earned an MSc in Engineering and an Industrial Civil Engineering degree with a diploma in Electrical Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and completed further studies at the Florence School of Regulation.

Rosa has held senior roles in both the public and private sectors in Chile, including positions at the National Energy Commission, the Ministry of Energy, Synex Consultores, and Empresas Eléctricas A.G. She currently serves as an Associate Consultant at GME.

She is actively involved in IEEE and serves as Secretary of IEEE PES UK & Ireland.

Biography of Dr Nur Sarma:

Dr Nur Sarma is an Assistant Professor in Engineering at Durham University, UK. Dr Sarma’s expertise and research focus on the modelling and analysis of electric machines, power systems, renewable energy technologies, as well as the condition monitoring and fault detection of energy conversion systems. She also holds significant leadership roles in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), currently serving as EDI and Wellbeing Director in her department. Dr Sarma is actively involved in international professional networks, including IEEE Women in Power, and is passionate about mentoring and inspiring the next generation of engineers, particularly women in energy and power engineering.

Preliminary Agenda:
13:00–13:10 — Opening
13:10–13:30 — Industry Talk
13:30–13:50 — Academia Talk
13:50–14:10 — Mentee Talks
14:10–14:20 — Q&A
14:20–14:30 — Closing & Thank You