Luminaries Special Sessions

Attention all Alumni, Students and Industry! You are invited to a momentous occasion at IEEE ECCE 2024! Join us for an exclusive series of special sessions dedicated to honoring the contributions of two esteemed scholars in the field of power electronics:

Dr. John Kassakian, Professor of Electrical Engineering, Emeritus, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Prof. Hirofumi (Hiro) Akagi, Distinguished Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology

Save the date for this extraordinary gathering of distinguished scholars, researchers, and industry leaders from around the globe as we come together to acknowledge the profound legacy of Dr. John Kassakian and Prof. Hirofumi (Hiro) Akagi. This unique opportunity offers a chance to learn from their experiences, celebrate their remarkable achievements, and engage in discussions about future trends in this dynamic domain. Your presence will be highly valued as we commemorate the outstanding contributions of these esteemed scholars.

We invite companies whose work has been influenced by these two luminaires to showcase their work at the ECCE expo. The expo will be open all day on Tuesday with opportunities to network, leading directly into these special sessions upon the closure of the expo. Contact tiffany.v@rna-associates.com if you are interested in reserving a booth or bringing in equipment.

These two special sessions will be held concurrently on Tuesday evening October 22nd, following the closure of the expo. The sessions will open with a light networking reception to be followed by the opportunity to enjoy the special session.

Read below for the full list of Special Sessions planned for ECCE 2024.

Dr. John Kassakian’s Session Information:
Event Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Venue: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
Room: 129AB

Prof. Hirofumi (Hiro) Akagi Session Information:
Event Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Venue: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
Room: 124AB

Dr. John Kassakian

Prof. Hirofumi (Hiro) Akagi

Special Sessions

Special sessions are planned throughout the conference program. These 100 or 200 minute sessions are organized by industry experts in industry and academia and focus on specific trending topics. The format is often in a panel or individual presentation style with a moderator.

  • Professor Ned Mohan Memorial Session
  • Energy Transition and Energy Access – Common Challenges and Enabling Technologies
  • Dynamic Modeling and Control of Inverter-Based Resources: A Bottom-Up Approach Spanning from Networked Microgrids to Bulk Transmission Interconnection
  • Design Automation for Power Electronics – Design Methods, Challenges and Education
  • Advancements in Modeling, Control, and Operation of Converter Dominated Power Systems
  • Power-dense Electric Traction Drive Component Integration, Packaging, and Manufacturing Challenges for Commercial and Industrial Vehicles
  • Net Zero Carbon Power Converters Design and Production: Where Are We Now?
  • Aerospace Electrified Propulsion – Integrated Powertrain Development And Testing for Future Electrified Skies
  • Empowering Sustainable Futures: The Critical Role of Power Electronics in Energy and Industry
  • Power Hardware in the Loop: Unlocking the Future of Energy Conversion Research and Testing
  • Sustainable Energy Systems as Primary Sources to Advance the Grid
  • P2964 IEEE Standard for Datasheet Parameters and Tests for Integrated Gate Drivers
  • Simulation-Driven Electric Propulsion: Shaping the Future of Transportation
  • Advancing Load Modeling and Power Electronics Integration in Evolving Grid Environments: Challenges, Solutions, and Open-Source Approaches
  • MVDC Status, Technologies and Challenges
  • Next Generation AI for Power Electronics: Explainable, Flexible, and Lightweight
  • Advancements in Multilevel Converters for Electric Vehicles/ Grid-Tied Applications
  • Breakthroughs in Medium-Voltage SiC Power Module: Design, Validation and Application
  • Solid State Circuit Protection for LV/MV Applications

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