IEEE PES Lecture: Pathway of Power Electronics Engineers in the Realm of Renewable Energy

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This talk presents advances in power management of power electronic converters within modern microgrids, emphasizing efficiency, stability, and resilience under dynamic operating conditions. It highlights the role of real-time validation techniques, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations, which enable rapid testing of control strategies without risking physical assets. The discussion extends to power hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) testbeds, where actual power devices interact with simulated networks, offering a more accurate representation of real-world performance. These approaches significantly reduce development time while improving reliability and scalability of microgrid systems. The talk also explores emerging opportunities for power electronics engineers in fusion energy, where advanced converters and control systems are critical for handling extreme power levels and ensuring stable operation. Overall, the presentation underscores the convergence of simulation, hardware validation, and next-generation energy applications in shaping the future of power electronics.

 

About the Speaker:

Syed Ahmed Raza Naqvi received his B.Sc. degree in Electronics Engineering from National University of Science and Technology School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (NUST-SEECS), Pakistan in 2009. He was recipient of Rector’s Gold Medal award for the Best Final Year Project. He completed his M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia in 2012 and Ph.D. degree from the University of Western Ontario (UWO), London, Ontario, Canada in 2021. From 2012-2014 he worked as an Instructor at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University in Electrical Engineering department where he worked on sustainable energy potential in KSA and on system identification algorithms in power and communication systems. He was the recipient of London Hydro scholarship in 2015 from UWO. Between 2021 and 2022, he worked as a Simulation Specialist for Electrical System Testbenches as part of Application eXpertise and Electrical Simulation (AXES) team at OPAL-RT Technologies, Montreal, Canada, where he was involved in the development and testing of real-time models pertaining to microgrids, AC-DC inverters and DC-DC converters on OPAL-RT’s testbenches and power amplifiers.  He is currently working as a Senior Power Electronics Modeling Engineer at TAE Power Solutions, California, USA, as part of the Power Solutions team. He is currently involved in designing and commissioning of high power and high current DC power supplies for Fusion related research at TAE Technologies Inc. Syed Ahmed Raza Naqvi has published several journal and conference papers in reputable IEEE journals and conferences. His main areas of research include dynamic and steady state control of power systems, power management and control for PV/battery based residential microgrids, design of high power and high current DC power supplies, and application of system identification techniques in non-linear systems.

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  • NUST-SEECS
  • Sector H-12
  • Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
  • Pakistan
  • Building: Audotorium
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  • Starts 24 April 2026 07:00 AM UTC
  • Ends 13 July 2026 07:00 AM UTC
  • No Admission Charge