Grids, Data Centres & Markets: Positioning Yourself as a Power System Engineer in a Changing World
Organized by the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Student Branch Chapter of the University of Peradeniya in celebration of IEEE Day, this insightful seminar explored the rapid evolution of the power and energy sector.
Guest speaker Dr. Akbo Rupasinghe discussed how emerging drivers such as AI data centres, renewable energy integration, and Sri Lanka's transition to a competitive electricity market are creating new technical challenges and engineering roles. The session provided actionable insights for young power system engineers on emerging industry trends, career opportunities, and how to prepare to thrive in both local and global energy landscapes.
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- DEEE Smart Room, Faculty of Engineering
- University of Peradeniya
- Kandy, Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka
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Dr. Akbo Rupasinghe
Positioning Yourself as a Power System Engineer in a Changing World
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Speaker Name: Dr. Akbo Rupasinghe
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Speaker Bio / Qualifications: Internationally experienced power systems engineer specializing in renewable energy integration and HVDC projects. PhD graduate from the University of Manitoba and alumnus of the University of Peradeniya. Former engineer at Ramboll and Tesla Inc., currently advising Sri Lanka's National System Operator as a JICA consultant and contributing to postgraduate teaching at the University of Peradeniya.