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University of Houston Student Center<\/strong>
4302 University Drive
Houston, TX 77004 USA<\/p>\n

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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Topics and Mentors<\/h3>\n
1. Innovation and Commercialization Toward Making an Impact in the Industry<\/h5>\n

Don Tan<\/h4>\n

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Don Tan<\/strong>, with a PhD from Caltech, is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, and an IEEE fellow. He has served as Distinguished Engineer, Fellow, Chief Engineer-Power Conversion, Program Manager, Department Manager, and Center Director in a US Fortune 500 corporation. Unusually prolific as a visionary technical leader in ultra-efficient power conversion and electronic energy systems, Dr. Tan has pioneered breakthrough innovations with numerous high-impact industry firsts and record performances that received commendations from the highest level of US Government. He has developed hundreds of designs and thousands of hardware units deployed for space applications without a single on-orbit failure. His suite of world-class electronics performed flawlessly on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), located one million miles away, achieving world-record-breaking performances. Dr. Tan is the IEEE Technical Activities Vice President-Elect 2025, founding President of IEEE Transportation Electrification Council, Chair of IEEE Fellow Advisory and Oversight Subcommittee, and Vice Chair of IEEE Industry Engagement Committee. Among numerous others, Don has served as Division II Director, IEEE Board of Directors; Fellow Committee Chair, IEEE PELS\/PES eGrid Steering Committee Chair, PELS Long Range Planning Committee Chair, Nomination Committee Chair, PELS President, Editor-in-Chief (Founding) for IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, APEC (the fourth largest event in IEEE) General Chair, PELS Vice President-Operations, Guest Editor-in-Chief for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics and IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Fellow Committee, PELS Vice President-Meetings, IEEE Chair for IEEE\/Google Little Box Challenge (awarded $1M cash prize), and IEEE\/DoD Working Group Chair, developed IEEE\/ANSI standards 1515\/1573. Don has delivered about 130 keynotes\/invited global presentations. He has received more than $30M+ external customer funding for research and technology development. He also serves on many prestigious national and international award, review and selection committees.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Don Tan<\/strong>, with a PhD from Caltech, is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, and an IEEE fellow. He has served as Distinguished Engineer, Fellow, Chief Engineer-Power Conversion, Program Manager, Department Manager, and Center Director in a US Fortune 500 corporation. Unusually prolific as a visionary technical leader in ultra-efficient power conversion and electronic energy systems, Dr. Tan has pioneered breakthrough innovations with numerous high-impact industry firsts and record performances that received commendations from the highest level of US Government. He has developed hundreds of designs and thousands of hardware units deployed for space applications without a single on-orbit failure. His suite of world-class electronics performed flawlessly on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), located one million miles away, achieving world-record-breaking performances. Dr. Tan is the IEEE Technical Activities Vice President-Elect 2025, founding President of IEEE Transportation Electrification Council, Chair of IEEE Fellow Advisory and Oversight Subcommittee, and Vice Chair of IEEE Industry Engagement Committee. Among numerous others, Don has served as Division II Director, IEEE Board of Directors; Fellow Committee Chair, IEEE PELS\/PES eGrid Steering Committee Chair, PELS Long Range Planning Committee Chair, Nomination Committee Chair, PELS President, Editor-in-Chief (Founding) for IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, APEC (the fourth largest event in IEEE) General Chair, PELS Vice President-Operations, Guest Editor-in-Chief for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics and IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Fellow Committee, PELS Vice President-Meetings, IEEE Chair for IEEE\/Google Little Box Challenge (awarded $1M cash prize), and IEEE\/DoD Working Group Chair, developed IEEE\/ANSI standards 1515\/1573. Don has delivered about 130 keynotes\/invited global presentations. He has received more than $30M+ external customer funding for research and technology development. He also serves on many prestigious national and international award, review and selection committees.<\/p>\n

2. Work-life Balance and Managing Commitments<\/h5>\n

Annette von Jouanne<\/h4>\n

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Your lives are changing faster than any generation. With demanding job requirements in addition to the plethora of life needs, opportunities and requests, it is important to develop strategies for maintaining a healthy work life balance and managing commitments. Join Prof. von Jouanne as she shares insights and life hacks for achieving your career goals while enjoying a fulfilling personal life. The discussions will offer practical strategies for prioritizing and achieving a healthy balance while managing the demands of professional and life commitments.<\/p>\n

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Annette von Jouanne<\/strong> received her PhD degree in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University in 1995. She has been a professor for 30 years, 22 years at Oregon State University and 8 years at Baylor University. Dr. von Jouanne\u2019s research includes power electronics and power systems, renewables, advanced inverters using wide bandgap SiC and GaN devices, electric motor-drive systems, electric and hybrid vehicles and ship-based power systems. She was a lead in developing the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center (NNMREC), now known as the Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC). Dr. von Jouanne is an IEEE Fellow and a registered professional engineer and she is serving on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Committee on the Impacts of Offshore Renewable Energy off the West Coast.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Annette von Jouanne<\/strong> received her PhD degree in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University in 1995. She has been a professor for 30 years, 22 years at Oregon State University and 8 years at Baylor University. Dr. von Jouanne\u2019s research includes power electronics and power systems, renewables, advanced inverters using wide bandgap SiC and GaN devices, electric motor-drive systems, electric and hybrid vehicles and ship-based power systems. She was a lead in developing the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center (NNMREC), now known as the Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC). Dr. von Jouanne is an IEEE Fellow and a registered professional engineer and she is serving on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Committee on the Impacts of Offshore Renewable Energy off the West Coast.<\/p>\n

3. How to Write an Award-winning IEEE Journal Article<\/h5>\n

Johann W. Kolar<\/h4>\n

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Johann W. Kolar<\/strong> (LF\u00b425, NAE, NAI) joined the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich in 2001 as the Head of the Power Electronic Systems Laboratory, following 15 years as an international consultant and independent researcher. He has proposed numerous novel converter concepts, including the Vienna Rectifier. He has extensively published in IEEE conferences and IEEE Transactions, and is named an inventor in numerous granted patents. He has received several awards, including 52 Transactions and Conference Prize Paper Awards. As a Professor Emeritus (since August 2024), he continues to pursue research in ultra-compact and efficient WBG converter systems actively, AI applications in power electronics, Solid-State Transformers, and the life cycle analyses of power electronics converter systems.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Johann W. Kolar<\/strong> (LF\u00b425, NAE, NAI) joined the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich in 2001 as the Head of the Power Electronic Systems Laboratory, following 15 years as an international consultant and independent researcher. He has proposed numerous novel converter concepts, including the Vienna Rectifier. He has extensively published in IEEE conferences and IEEE Transactions, and is named an inventor in numerous granted patents. He has received several awards, including 52 Transactions and Conference Prize Paper Awards. As a Professor Emeritus (since August 2024), he continues to pursue research in ultra-compact and efficient WBG converter systems actively, AI applications in power electronics, Solid-State Transformers, and the life cycle analyses of power electronics converter systems.<\/p>\n

4. Growing Your Career With IEEE and PELS<\/h5>\n

Mark Dehong Xu<\/h4>\n

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What resource do PELS has for members and chapters? How can you become senior member and fellow? How to set up a chapter or student branch chapter?<\/p>\n

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Mark Dehong Xu<\/strong>\u00a0is Vice President of Membership, IEEE Power Electronics Society. He is a Distinguished Professor of Zhejiang University in China. He is IEEE Fellow in 2013, and received IEEE PELS R. D.Middlebrook Award, and IEEE PELS Harry A. Owen, Jr. Distinguished Service Award.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Mark Dehong Xu<\/strong>\u00a0is Vice President of Membership, IEEE Power Electronics Society. He is a Distinguished Professor of Zhejiang University in China. He is IEEE Fellow in 2013, and received IEEE PELS R. D.Middlebrook Award, and IEEE PELS Harry A. Owen, Jr. Distinguished Service Award.<\/p>\n

5. Entrepreneurship – from academic research to groundbreaking start-up<\/h5>\n

Philip Krein<\/h4>\n

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Solar energy costs have dropped about 98% over a few decades, with basic research and start-up companies playing a major role. The modern integrated ac panel (enabled by microinverter technology), and the story of its commercial pathways, are part of this discussion.<\/p>\n

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Philip Krein<\/strong> holds the Grainger Endowed Chair Emeritus in Electric Machinery and Electromechanics at the University of Illinois Urbana\u2013Champaign. He received the IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award in 2003 and the IEEE Transportation Technologies Award in 2021. He holds 42 U.S. patents, many from R&D at Solarbridge Technologies. He is a Fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors and a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Philip Krein<\/strong> holds the Grainger Endowed Chair Emeritus in Electric Machinery and Electromechanics at the University of Illinois Urbana\u2013Champaign. He received the IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award in 2003 and the IEEE Transportation Technologies Award in 2021. He holds 42 U.S. patents, many from R&D at Solarbridge Technologies. He is a Fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors and a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering.<\/p>\n

6. Leveraging AI to ethically enhance productivity<\/h5>\n

Prasad Enjeti<\/h4>\n

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AI is revolutionizing various fields and power electronics design is no exception. Circuit AI leverages GPT-4\u2019s 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<\/strong> 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, the R. David Middlebrook Technical Achievement Award from IEEE PELS in 2012, and very recently, the IEEE PELS Award for Achievements in Power Electronics Education.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Prasad Enjeti<\/strong> 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, the R. David Middlebrook Technical Achievement Award from IEEE PELS in 2012, and very recently, the IEEE PELS Award for Achievements in Power Electronics Education.<\/p>\n

7. How to do funded research that make an impact<\/h5>\n

Johan Enslin<\/h4>\n

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Turning research innovation into meaningful industry products are one of the most challenging and rewarding efforts any researcher is challenged with. Either through developing a product and commercialize it through a start-up or inside a large manufacturing company is a key part of the research and develop eco-system. Hard-tech, especially power electronics products, may have specific approaches to get through the \u201cValue of Opportunity\u201d. With a balanced career as academic, industry leader and government, focusing on high power electronic products, Johan will provide some insights and advise mentees on the pitfalls.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Johan Enslin<\/strong> is currently serving as a Program Director for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) at the US Department of Energy (DOE) and from Clemson University as an Endowed Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His main research and development focus is to decarbonize electric power generation, transmission, distribution and active loads. Dr. Enslin combines a balanced industry and academic career with more than 44 years of leadership experience in industry (including 6 start-ups), academia and government throughout the USA, Europe and South Africa. He has served as a C-suite executive for several private business operations and a full-professor in electrical engineering at several universities. He has authored more than 350 technical papers, several book chapters and holds 25 patents. Johan has served in the IEEE Power Electronics (PELS), as well as Power and Energy Engineering (PES) Societies and CIGRE Working Groups for decades and is currently the President (2025-2026) for PELS. He is a Life Fellow of the IEEE.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

Johan Enslin<\/strong> is currently serving as a Program Director for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) at the US Department of Energy (DOE) and from Clemson University as an Endowed Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His main research and development focus is to decarbonize electric power generation, transmission, distribution and active loads. Dr. Enslin combines a balanced industry and academic career with more than 44 years of leadership experience in industry (including 6 start-ups), academia and government throughout the USA, Europe and South Africa. He has served as a C-suite executive for several private business operations and a full-professor in electrical engineering at several universities. He has authored more than 350 technical papers, several book chapters and holds 25 patents. Johan has served in the IEEE Power Electronics (PELS), as well as Power and Energy Engineering (PES) Societies and CIGRE Working Groups for decades and is currently the President (2025-2026) for PELS. He is a Life Fellow of the IEEE.<\/p>\n

8. Industry or academia – making a career choice<\/h5>\n

Ralph Kennel<\/h4>\n

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Should one start an academic career immediately of go to industry first ? How are the chances to change to academics after being successful in industry ?<\/p>\n

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From 1983 to 1999 Ralph M. Kennel<\/strong> worked for Robert BOSCH GmbH (Germany). From 1999 to 2008 he was Professor for Electrical Machines and Drives at Wuppertal University (Germany). From 2008 to 2022 he has been Professor for Electrical Drive Systems and Power Electronics at Technische Universitaet Muenchen (Germany). Since 2022 he is retired In 2018 Dr. Kennel received the Doctoral degree honoris causa from Universitatea Stefan cel Mare in Suceava (Romania). Dr. Kennel has received in 2013 the Harry Owen Distinguished Service Award from IEEE-PELS, the EPE Association Distinguished Service Award in 2015 as well as the EPE Outstanding Achievement Award in 2019. Dr. Kennel was appointed \u201cExtraordinary Professor\u201d by the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa) from 2016 to 2019 and as \u201cVisiting Professor\u201d at the Haixi Institute by the Chinese Academy of Sciences from 2016 to 2021. There he was appointed as “Jiaxi Lu Overseas Guest Professor” in 2017. In 2018 Dr. Kennel was appointed Guest Professor at Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), Harbin, China. In 2019 Dr. Kennel was appointed\u201eHonorary Chair Professor\u201c (“distinguished visiting professor”) at Shandong University in Jinan, China.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

From 1983 to 1999 Ralph M. Kennel<\/strong> worked for Robert BOSCH GmbH (Germany). From 1999 to 2008 he was Professor for Electrical Machines and Drives at Wuppertal University (Germany). From 2008 to 2022 he has been Professor for Electrical Drive Systems and Power Electronics at Technische Universitaet Muenchen (Germany). Since 2022 he is retired In 2018 Dr. Kennel received the Doctoral degree honoris causa from Universitatea Stefan cel Mare in Suceava (Romania). Dr. Kennel has received in 2013 the Harry Owen Distinguished Service Award from IEEE-PELS, the EPE Association Distinguished Service Award in 2015 as well as the EPE Outstanding Achievement Award in 2019. Dr. Kennel was appointed \u201cExtraordinary Professor\u201d by the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa) from 2016 to 2019 and as \u201cVisiting Professor\u201d at the Haixi Institute by the Chinese Academy of Sciences from 2016 to 2021. There he was appointed as “Jiaxi Lu Overseas Guest Professor” in 2017. In 2018 Dr. Kennel was appointed Guest Professor at Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), Harbin, China. In 2019 Dr. Kennel was appointed\u201eHonorary Chair Professor\u201c (“distinguished visiting professor”) at Shandong University in Jinan, China.<\/p>","excerpt":"","slug":"pels-mentorship-roundtables-at-intelec-2025","image":false,"all_day":false,"start_date":"2025-10-13 18:00:00","start_date_details":{"year":"2025","month":"10","day":"13","hour":"18","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"end_date":"2025-10-13 20:00:00","end_date_details":{"year":"2025","month":"10","day":"13","hour":"20","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_start_date":"2025-10-14 01:00:00","utc_start_date_details":{"year":"2025","month":"10","day":"14","hour":"01","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_end_date":"2025-10-14 03:00:00","utc_end_date_details":{"year":"2025","month":"10","day":"14","hour":"03","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":77705,"author":"17","status":"publish","date":"2025-07-03 10:37:53","date_utc":"2025-07-03 14:37:53","modified":"2025-09-23 17:11:50","modified_utc":"2025-09-23 21:11:50","url":"https:\/\/www.ieee-pels.org\/venue\/university-of-houston-student-center\/","venue":"University of Houston Student Center","slug":"university-of-houston-student-center","address":"4302 University Drive","city":"Houston","country":"United States","province":"TX 77204","state":"TX","zip":"77004","stateprovince":"TX","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"global_id":"www.ieee-pels.org?id=77705","global_id_lineage":["www.ieee-pels.org?id=77705"]},"organizer":[],"custom_fields":[],"is_virtual":false,"virtual_url":null,"virtual_video_source":""},{"id":65718,"global_id":"www.ieee-pels.org?id=65718","global_id_lineage":["www.ieee-pels.org?id=65718"],"author":"9","status":"publish","date":"2025-02-25 14:13:10","date_utc":"2025-02-25 19:13:10","modified":"2025-10-06 12:13:56","modified_utc":"2025-10-06 16:13:56","url":"https:\/\/www.ieee-pels.org\/event\/pels-mentorship-roundtables-at-ecce-na-2025\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/www.ieee-pels.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/65718","title":"PELS Mentorship Roundtables at ECCE-NA 2025","description":"

Pennsylvania Convention Center<\/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 00:00:00&end_date=2027-10-08 23:59:59&status=publish","total":2,"total_pages":1}