1 . Research Highlights pg . 3-7
2 . Education & Student News pg . 8-9
3 . Industry Highlights pg . 10
Contents :
1 . Research Highlights pg . 3-7
achievements
2 . Education & Student News pg . 8-9
Dr . Yilu Liu was elected as a member of the National Academy of Engineering ( NAE ). Liu , who serves as a professor of electrical engineering and computer science , becomes the fifth member of the UTK College of Engineering so honored . Dr . Liu is also a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ( IEEE ) and deputy director of CURENT .
3 . Industry Highlights pg . 10
According to NAE President C . D . Mote Jr ., academy membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions to “ engineering research , practice , or education … the pioneering of new and developing fields of technology , making major advancements in traditional fields of engineering , or developing / implementing innovative approaches to engineering education .” Election to the NAE is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer .
Above : Dr . Liu
Dr . Kai Sun was chosen by the NSF for a CAREER award for his work entitled “ Integrated Research and Education in Nonlinear Modal Decoupling and Control for Resilient Interconnected Power Systems .” Dr . Sun ’ s research focuses on finding new ways to understand and prevent power system instability and improving the accuracy of results over methods traditionally used .
CAREER awards are given by the NSF to help nurture the careers and research of young faculty they feel hold promise in their given fields .
welcome
Meet our Industry Outreach Director - Lisa Beard
Above : Dr . Sun
Lisa Beard joined us in September 2015 . She assists in the leadership of CURENT , identifying funding opportunities and working with industry member companies and various College of Engineering faculty to promote education , research and support member relationships . Her focus is on maintaining strong relationships with existing industry members ; identifying , engaging and recruiting new company members ; and developing long-range sustainability plans for the Center .
Prior to her engagement with CURENT , she worked for Quanta Technology as a Principal Advisor helping utilities launch strategic initiatives in large-scale , smart grid investments projects related to synchrophasors . Before that , Lisa worked as a Program Manager for the Tennessee Valley supporting integration and implementation of widearea , power system monitoring and control using synchrophasors . She holds a B . S .
Above : Lisa Beard degree in Microbiology from the University of Georgia , a M . S . in Environmental
Management from the University of Texas and a M . S . in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee .
In her spare time , Lisa loves relaxing at her dock on Norris Reservoir and watching the bald eagles fly overhead , and spending time with family and friends .
Meet our Industry Technovator - Bill Giewont
Bill Giewont joined us as Industry Technovator in January 2016 . He will assist CURENT with technology transfer and commercialization activities .
Above : Bill Giewont
Bill has worked over 37 years in research and product development of control and power electronics for power converters ranging from 120-4160V and 1KW up to 6MW . For the last 10 years , he has held the positions of Chief Engineer of MV Drives , Technical Director of MV R & D and is currently the Director of Technology and Innovation North America for Danfoss Drives . His responsibilities include principle investigator on a Solar ADEPT ARPA-e project which showcases 20A 10kV SiC MOSFETs and heading the development of disruptive power device packaging concepts at Danfoss Silicon Power exclusively for Danfoss Drives . Bill received his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Penn State University . newsletter 2
Spring 2016
Contents:
1. Research Highlights
pg. 3-7
2. Education & Student News
3. Industry Highlights
pg. 8-9
pg. 10
achievements
Dr. Yilu Liu was elected as a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).
Liu, who serves as a professor of electrical engineering and computer science,
becomes the fifth member of the UTK College of Engineering so honored. Dr. Liu is
also a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and deputy
director of CURENT.
According to NAE President C. D. Mote Jr., academy membership honors those
who have made outstanding contributions to “engineering research, practice, or
education … the pioneering of new and developing fields of technology, making
major advancements in traditional fields of engineering, or developing/implementing
innovative approaches to engineering education.” Election to the NAE is among the
highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer.
Above: Dr. Liu
Dr. Kai Sun was chosen by the NSF for a CAREER award for his work entitled
“Integrated Research and Education in Nonlinear Modal Decoupling and Control for
Resilient Interconnected Power Systems.” Dr. Sun’s research focuses on finding new
ways to understand and prevent power system instability and improving the accuracy
of results over methods traditionally used.
CAREER awards are given by the NSF to help nurture the careers and research of
young faculty they feel hold promise in their given fields.
welcome
Meet our Industry Outreach Director - Lisa Beard
Above: Dr. Sun
Lisa Beard joined us in September 2015. She assists in the leadership of CURENT,
identifying funding opportunities and working with industry member companies and
various College of Engineering faculty to promote education, research and support
member relationships. Her focus is on maintaining strong relationships with existing
industry members; identifying, engaging and recruiting new company members; and
developing long-range sustainability plans for the Center.
Prior to her engagement with CURENT, she worked for Quanta Technology as a
Principal Advisor helping utilities launch strategic initiatives in large-scale, smart grid
investments projects related to synchrophasors. Before that, Lisa worked as a Program
Manager for the Tennessee Valley supporting integration and implementation of widearea, power system monitoring and control using synchrophasors. She holds a B.S.
Above: Lisa Beard
degree in Microbiology from the University of Georgia, a M.S. in Environmental
Management from the University of Texas and a M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee.
In her spare time, Lisa loves relaxing at her dock on Norris Reservoir and watching the bald eagles fly
overhead, and spending time with family and friends.
Meet our Industry Technovator - Bill Giewont
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