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Pennsylvania Convention Center<\/p>\n

1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107<\/p>\n

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Since 2017, the PELS Mentorship Roundtables event has facilitated access to distinguished leaders in the power electronics field. Covering non-technical topics essential for professional growth, the Roundtables event is an intimate setting comprised of the mentor who leads the topical discussion and a small group of mentees. The event is open to anyone at any stage of their career.<\/p>\n

The evening is catered with heavy hors d\u2019oeuvres and an open bar. Distinguished mentors will lead the discussion over a shared meal in small groups. There are two sessions, so you will have the opportunity to meet with two mentors. Selections are first come first served, and each roundtable has limited capacity. Please select one session per time slot to reserve your space that the table.<\/p>\n

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1. Skill sets industries expect in new and mid-career hires for power electronics positions <\/h5>\n

Brij Singh<\/h4>\n

John Deere (USA)<\/p>\n

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2. Pathways to Recognition: How to Nominate and Be Nominated for IEEE PELS Awards<\/h5>\n

Jin Wang | Maryam Saeedifard<\/h4>\n

Ohio State Univ. (USA) | Georgia Inst. of Tech. (USA)<\/p>\n

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3. Making the most of Internships and Early Career roles<\/h5>\n

Pradee Shenoy<\/h4>\n

Texas Instruments (USA)<\/p>\n

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4. Empowering Your Journey: IEEE PELS Involvement Made Easy<\/h5>\n

Lauren Kegley<\/h4>\n

Wolfspeed (USA)<\/p>\n

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5. From the R&D Lab Prototype to a Commercial Product<\/h5>\n

Johan Enslin<\/h4>\n

U.S. Dept. of Energy (USA)<\/p>\n

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6. How to think beyond an entry level engineer and more like a business leader<\/h5>\n

Russ Macadam<\/h4>\n

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. (USA)<\/p>\n

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7. How to Handle Setbacks\/Failure in Engineering Projects<\/h5>\n

Jorge Vega<\/h4>\n

Northrop Grumman (USA)<\/p>\n

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8. Skill Sets industries expect in new and mid-career hires for power electronics positions<\/h5>\n

Brij Singh<\/h4>\n

John Deere Inc. (USA)<\/p>\n

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Power electronics is an exciting field of engineering and could lead to an excellent career – a dream for many. It is not easy to find all the skill sets needed for a job just in one person; however, these skills could be developed while executing responsibilities assigned in the industrial projects. Usually, industries expect and hence interview a new and mid-career hire for the necessary skills; these could be of varying levels – learner\/beginner to the master of the craft. Some expected skills are teamwork, analytical ability, attitude toward continuous learning, adaptability, taking calculated risks, communication – both technical and non-technical, executing responsibilities in a team with difficult-to-work-with co-worker(s), technical writing, ability and attitude towards innovations, courage\/ability\/adaptability to jump on difficult and unknown problem solving, individual contributor and team player, learning attitude, adaptability\/attitude towards new tools such as new software hand hardware test equipment, and management skills. These skills are not inclusive of everything that is needed for industry jobs but are important ones and cannot be taught in undergraduate and graduate schools. However, if someone aspires to build a fulfilling power electronics engineering career in industry and wants to put in the required efforts in a timely manner and has a positive attitude and hardworking traits, a technical career in industry could become a hobby for that someone, and a dream for peers. This mentoring session would be an interactive dialogue with the attendees. No one has a formula for great success because your formula for a rising and shining career resides and remains with you and will work only for you.<\/p>\n

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Brij Singh<\/strong> is Electrification R&D Manager in John Deere Inc. (USA). He has earned a B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from various universities and technical institutes in India. In 1996, Dr. Singh joined the Ecole de Technology Superieure, Universite du Quebec, Montreal, Canada, as a PDF. In 1999, he joined Concordia University, Montreal, as a Research Fellow. In 2000, he joined the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in Tulane University, New Orleans as an Assistant Professor. In 2007, he joined John Deere, where he is engaged in R&D projects for advanced power electronics technologies needed for John Deere vehicles’ electrification projects and programs.<\/p>\n

Dr. Singh has published over 100 research papers. He has 39 granted US patents, one trade secret, and numerous pending patents. He has over 7,100 peer citations on his scholarly contributions through research publications and patents. In Tulane, Dr. Singh received four teaching awards. In John Deere, he has received three innovation and one collbaoration awards. He is the winner of the 2020 IEEE PELS Emerging Technology Award. In February 2020, he was awarded the title of “John Deere Technical Fellow in Power Electronics Engineering”. In June 2023, the US Department of Energy recognized his outstanding contributions and insightful technical expertise by “Distinguished Achievement Award”.<\/p>\n

Dr. Singh is an IEEE Fellow and presently serving as the Chair of the IEEE PELS Distinguished Lecturer program and lives with his family in North Dakota, USA.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Brij Singh<\/strong> is Electrification R&D Manager in John Deere Inc. (USA). He has earned a B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from various universities and technical institutes in India. In 1996, Dr. Singh joined the Ecole de Technology Superieure, Universite du Quebec, Montreal, Canada, as a PDF. In 1999, he joined Concordia University, Montreal, as a Research Fellow. In 2000, he joined the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in Tulane University, New Orleans as an Assistant Professor. In 2007, he joined John Deere, where he is engaged in R&D projects for advanced power electronics technologies needed for John Deere vehicles’ electrification projects and programs.<\/p>\n

Dr. Singh has published over 100 research papers. He has 39 granted US patents, one trade secret, and numerous pending patents. He has over 7,100 peer citations on his scholarly contributions through research publications and patents. In Tulane, Dr. Singh received four teaching awards. In John Deere, he has received three innovation and one collbaoration awards. He is the winner of the 2020 IEEE PELS Emerging Technology Award. In February 2020, he was awarded the title of “John Deere Technical Fellow in Power Electronics Engineering”. In June 2023, the US Department of Energy recognized his outstanding contributions and insightful technical expertise by “Distinguished Achievement Award”.<\/p>\n

Dr. Singh is an IEEE Fellow and presently serving as the Chair of the IEEE PELS Distinguished Lecturer program and lives with his family in North Dakota, USA.<\/p>\n

9. How to write an award-winning paper<\/h5>\n

Fernando Briz<\/h4>\n

Univ. of Oviedo (Spain)<\/p>\n

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What does it take to write an award-winning paper? Join Prof. Briz as he shares his insights and proven strategies for crafting outstanding papers. As the Editor in Chief of JESTPE, Prof. Briz will offer valuable tips on capturing the reader’s attention, structuring your research effectively, and enhancing the impact of your writing. Learn the key elements that make a paper exceptional and how to present your research in a way that resonates with reviewers and readers alike.<\/p>\n

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Fernando Briz<\/strong> received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Oviedo (Spain) where he is a Full Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering. He is author\/co-author of over 100 journal papers and over 200 conference papers in the fields of electric drives and power converters. He was the recipient of one IEEE IAS Transactions award and nine IEEE IAS and ECCE prize paper awards. Among other roles, he has served as Chair of the Awards Committee and as Publications Chair of the Industrial Drives Committee of IAS-IPCSD, as well as IPCSD Chair. He has been the Deputy Editor in Chief othe the IEEE Journal of emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics<\/em> (JESTPE) in 2022 to 2024. Since January 2025, he is the Editor in Chief of JESTPE. He is also a member of the IEEE TAB Awards and Recognition Committee and an Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions and IAS Open Journal.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Fernando Briz<\/strong> received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Oviedo (Spain) where he is a Full Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering. He is author\/co-author of over 100 journal papers and over 200 conference papers in the fields of electric drives and power converters. He was the recipient of one IEEE IAS Transactions award and nine IEEE IAS and ECCE prize paper awards. Among other roles, he has served as Chair of the Awards Committee and as Publications Chair of the Industrial Drives Committee of IAS-IPCSD, as well as IPCSD Chair. He has been the Deputy Editor in Chief othe the IEEE Journal of emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics<\/em> (JESTPE) in 2022 to 2024. Since January 2025, he is the Editor in Chief of JESTPE. He is also a member of the IEEE TAB Awards and Recognition Committee and an Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions and IAS Open Journal.<\/p>\n

10. leveraging AI to ethically enhance productivity<\/h5>\n

Prasad Enjeti<\/h4>\n

Texas A&M Univ. (USA)<\/p>\n

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AI is revolutionizing various fields and power electronics design is no exception. Circuit AI leverages GPT-4’s Function Calling, Code Interpreter, and fine-tuning capabilities to simplify BOM tasks, such as switching loss optimization and capacitor RMS estimation. Circuit AI makes this a reality, freeing engineers to focus on higher-level design and innovation. Dr. Enjeti will discuss how AI tools like Circuit AI can enhance learning and streamline design. How do we integrate these advancements ethically, ensuring AI augments, not replaces, the essential engineering skills we cultivate? A crucial conversion for the future of power electronics design.<\/p>\n

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Prasad Enjeti<\/b> received his Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Concordia University (Canada) in 1988. He has been a member of the Faculty of Texas A&M University (USA) since 1988. He currently holds the Texas Instruments Professorship in Analog Engineering. Dr. Enjeti was a recipient of many honors, including the IEEE Fellow Award in 2000, the Texas A&M University Association of Former Students University Level Teaching Award in 2001, and the R. David Middlebrook Technical Achievement Award from IEEE PELS in 2012.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Prasad Enjeti<\/b> received his Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Concordia University (Canada) in 1988. He has been a member of the Faculty of Texas A&M University (USA) since 1988. He currently holds the Texas Instruments Professorship in Analog Engineering. Dr. Enjeti was a recipient of many honors, including the IEEE Fellow Award in 2000, the Texas A&M University Association of Former Students University Level Teaching Award in 2001, and the R. David Middlebrook Technical Achievement Award from IEEE PELS in 2012.<\/p>\n

11. How to Write an Article for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics<\/i><\/h5>\n

Xiongfei Wang<\/h4>\n

KTH Royal Inst. of Tech. (Sweden)<\/p>\n

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Want to publish a top-tier paper in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics<\/em> (TPEL)? Join Prof. Wang as he shares his expertise and prove strategies for crafting impactful TPEL articles. Prof. Wang, a recognized leader in the field, will offer invaluable insights on structuring your research for maximum clarity and impact, highlighting the key elements TPEL editors look for. Learn how to present your work effectively, from capturing the reviewer’s attention in the abstract to crafting compelling arguments and supporting them with rigorous data. Discover the secretes to writing a TPEL-worthy paper and elevate your research to the next level.<\/p>\n

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Xiongfei Wang\u00a0<\/b>(Fellow, IEEE) is a Professor with KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden), a part-time Professor with Aalborg University (Denmark), and a Visiting Professor at Hitachi Energy Research Center (Sweden). His research interests include modeling and control of power electronic converters, stability and power quality of power-electronic-dominated power systems, and high-power electronic systems. From 2025, Dr. Wang serves as the Editor in Chief of the\u00a0IEEE Transportation of Power Electronics<\/em> (TPEL). He was the Executive Editor of the IEEE TPEL Letters during 2023-2024 and an Associate Editor for TPEL for years. He received 11 IEEE Prize Paper Awards, the 2016 AAU Talent for Future Research Leaders, the 2018 IEEE Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Power Electronics Engineer Award, the 2019 IEEE PELS Sustainable Energy Systems Technical Achievement Award, and the 2022 Isao Takahashi Power Electronics Award.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Xiongfei Wang\u00a0<\/b>(Fellow, IEEE) is a Professor with KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden), a part-time Professor with Aalborg University (Denmark), and a Visiting Professor at Hitachi Energy Research Center (Sweden). His research interests include modeling and control of power electronic converters, stability and power quality of power-electronic-dominated power systems, and high-power electronic systems. From 2025, Dr. Wang serves as the Editor in Chief of the\u00a0IEEE Transportation of Power Electronics<\/em> (TPEL). He was the Executive Editor of the IEEE TPEL Letters during 2023-2024 and an Associate Editor for TPEL for years. He received 11 IEEE Prize Paper Awards, the 2016 AAU Talent for Future Research Leaders, the 2018 IEEE Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Power Electronics Engineer Award, the 2019 IEEE PELS Sustainable Energy Systems Technical Achievement Award, and the 2022 Isao Takahashi Power Electronics Award.<\/p>\n

12. Work-Life balance<\/h5>\n

Yu-Chen (Steven) Liu<\/h4>\n

Natl. Taipei Univ. of Tech. (Taiwan)<\/p>\n

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In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for productivity and well-being. Join Prof. Liu as he shares insights on how to successfully navigate the demands of a professorship while maintaining a fulfilling personal life. This discussion will focus on practical strategies for achieving balance, offering perspectives that apply to professionals from all backgrounds, regardless of gender or career stage.<\/p>\n

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Yu-Chen Liu<\/b> is an Associate Professor at the National Taipei University of Technology (Taiwan). He has expertise in hardware design for high-density power electronics and advanced magnetics design. He served as the Taipei Section IAS Chapter Chair from 2022 to 2023 and is currently the General Chair for the 2025 International Future Energy Challenge.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Yu-Chen Liu<\/b> is an Associate Professor at the National Taipei University of Technology (Taiwan). He has expertise in hardware design for high-density power electronics and advanced magnetics design. He served as the Taipei Section IAS Chapter Chair from 2022 to 2023 and is currently the General Chair for the 2025 International Future Energy Challenge.<\/p>","excerpt":"","slug":"pels-mentorship-roundtables-at-ecce-na-2025","image":false,"all_day":false,"start_date":"2025-10-20 19:00:00","start_date_details":{"year":"2025","month":"10","day":"20","hour":"19","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"end_date":"2025-10-20 21:00:00","end_date_details":{"year":"2025","month":"10","day":"20","hour":"21","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_start_date":"2025-10-21 02:00:00","utc_start_date_details":{"year":"2025","month":"10","day":"21","hour":"02","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_end_date":"2025-10-21 04:00:00","utc_end_date_details":{"year":"2025","month":"10","day":"21","hour":"04","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"timezone":"America\/Phoenix","timezone_abbr":"MST","cost":"","cost_details":{"currency_symbol":"$","currency_code":"USD\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=","currency_position":"prefix","values":[]},"website":"","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"hide_from_listings":false,"sticky":false,"featured":false,"categories":[{"name":"Mentorship","slug":"mentorship","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":36,"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","description":"","parent":0,"count":2,"filter":"raw","id":36,"urls":{"self":"https:\/\/www.ieee-pels.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories\/36","collection":"https:\/\/www.ieee-pels.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories"}}],"tags":[],"venue":{"id":76323,"author":"17","status":"publish","date":"2025-06-19 11:00:50","date_utc":"2025-06-19 15:00:50","modified":"2025-06-19 11:00:50","modified_utc":"2025-06-19 15:00:50","url":"https:\/\/www.ieee-pels.org\/venue\/pennsylvania-convention-center\/","venue":"Pennsylvania Convention Center","slug":"pennsylvania-convention-center","address":"1101 Arch Street","city":"Philadelphia","country":"United States","state":"PA","zip":"19107","phone":"+12154184700","website":"http:\/\/paconvention.com\/","stateprovince":"PA","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"global_id":"www.ieee-pels.org?id=76323","global_id_lineage":["www.ieee-pels.org?id=76323"]},"organizer":[],"custom_fields":[],"is_virtual":false,"virtual_url":null,"virtual_video_source":""}],"rest_url":"https:\/\/www.ieee-pels.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/?page=1&per_page=10&start_date=2025-10-07+00%3A00%3A00&end_date=2027-10-08+23%3A59%3A59&status=publish&venue=76323","total":1,"total_pages":1}