IEEE PES UK & Ireland e-Newsletter Oct 2024
Dear PES Member,
Welcome to your October 2024 e-Newsletter.
Upcoming Events
MEEPS 2024: Powering Tomorrow: Opportunities for Innovation in Energy Systems on 1st Nov 2024, Manchester
We are thrilled to share that our IEEE Power & Energy Society student branch chapter at The University of Manchester is organising the 12th Annual Manchester Energy and Electrical Power Systems (MEEPS) symposium is a prestigious student-led event that has been held annually since 2013. Over these years, MEEPS has been noted for providing a platform for students, researchers and young professionals to publicize their research works and discuss the latest developments and trends in the Power and Energy Sector.
The theme for the year 2024 will be ”Powering Tomorrow: Opportunities for Innovation in Energy Systems ”. The symposium aims to provide a platform for research students and young professionals in the power and energy sector to showcase their work and exchange knowledge with industrial experts and academics. Outstanding presentations stand a chance to win cash prizes of up to £600, sponsored by our industrial and academic partners.
Date: Friday 1st November, 2024
Time: 09:00 – 17:00 (UK Time)
Location: Manchester Engineering Campus, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL
More details and Get your tickets: here.
Winner Announcement | IEEE UK and Ireland PES Chapter Best PhD Thesis Competition Award 2024 & Best Thesis Webinar on 4th Oct 2024, 4pm (BST)
The IEEE UK and Ireland PES Chapter is pleased to announce the winner of the ‘Best PhD Thesis Competition Award’ 2024 - Dr Isaac Rudden, IEEE and PES Member, who received the highest score after gathering the rubric’s form from the judges and carefully summarising them. Dr Rudden’s submission was selected as the most exceptional entry in this highly competitive event. His thesis entitled: ‘Fractional Slot Concentrated Winding Machines for use in Offshore Wind Turbine Generators’ provides methods to improve the effectiveness of machines equipped with fractional slot concentrated windings (FSCW) for use in offshore wind turbine generators.
Dr Rudden was also invited by the UK and Ireland PES Chapter Committee, to deliver a one-hour webinar to share with our members and the general public the highlights of his thesis:
IEEE PES UK&I Best Thesis Award Webinar: Fractional Slot Concentrated Winding Machines for Use in Offshore Wind Turbine Generators
By Dr Isaac Rudden, IEEE PES UK&I Best Thesis Award Winner, Renewable Energy & Power Grid Engineer
16:00 pm (BST), 4th Oct 2024.
Online via Zoom (Meeting link will be sent to registrants before the event).
Registration: here.
Call for Nominations for 2024 Outstanding Engineer and Volunteer Awards
Applications for the 2024 Outstanding Engineer and Volunteer Awards are now open. If you are interested in applying, please contact our Secretary, Lee Crudgington, at l.j.c@ieee.org. The deadline for submissions is 31st October.
(1) IEEE PES Outstanding Engineer Award Programme
This programme allows each PES Chapter to recognise the exceptional contributions of local engineers to the power engineering profession. Established in 1994 by the PES Executive Board, this award honours outstanding technical, professional, and societal contributions in the field of power engineering.
There are two categories: one for more experienced members (over 15 years) and another for those with less experience (under 15 years). Nominations are open for both categories.
(2) IEEE PES Outstanding Chapter Volunteer Award (OCVA) Programme
This programme provides each PES Chapter with the opportunity to recognise a volunteer's contributions to the local chapter. Initiated by Chapter Leadership and approved by the PES Executive Board in 2015, this award highlights significant volunteer efforts.
Detailed eligibility and instructions of the above awrads can be found here.
IEEE PES Women in Power Mentoring Scheme in Region 8 2024-2025 – Call for More Mentors!
We are now looking for more mentors. If you are interested with acting as a mentor, please register here by 7th Oct 2024.
Application Requirements:
· Have 5 years (or more) experience working in STEM background to be a Mentor
· Speak fluent English
· Be able to commit around min 6 hours in total during the 6months of the programme
· IEEE PES Membership (or willing to become a PES member beforestarting the mentoring programme)
Overall Description:
This online mentoring programme aims to pair junior women engineers with senior engineers in order to bring people together working in the similar professional field, empower women in the engineering, to foster professional development and career growth.
Please reply to ieee.pes.wip.ukri@gmail.com if you are interested to join the programme or have any questions.
IEEE Seminar: AI-Driven Connected Transportation: Moving Beyond Efficiency Towards Sustainability, 25th Oct 2024, Univeristy of Birmingham
Our student branch chapter at the University of Birmignham is going to organise an in-person event on 25th Oct, with the topic of AI-Driven connected Transportation: Moving Beyond Efficiency Towards Sustainability
Abstract: This presentation will discuss recent developments from Dr. Wang’s research group, focusing on how artificial intelligence (AI), particularly deep reinforcement learning (DRL), is being used to improve urban intersection management. These advancements have led to more sustainable traffic systems, promoting safer environments while reducing travel times, fuel consumption, and emissions. We will also address the challenges of deploying these AI technologies in complex urban settings, with a focus on early efforts using edge AI for UAV obstacle avoidance and rapid traffic management. Lastly, Dr. Wang will introduce the role of explainable AI in enhancing the resilience, privacy, and accountability of future AI-based cybersecurity solutions.
Speaker bio: Dr. Shen Wang is currently an Assistant Professor (Tenured) at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin, Ireland. Dr. Wang is a senior member of IEEE and an active member of its ITS society. He is also a member of the UCD Earth Institute which focuses on interdisciplinary sustainability research. He received an M.Eng. degree from Wuhan University, China, and a Ph.D. degree from Dublin City University, Ireland. Dr. Wang has been involved with several EU projects as a co-PI, WP, and Task leader in big data streaming for air traffic control, and trustworthy AI for intelligent cybersecurity systems. Some key industry partners of his applied research projects are IBM Research Brazil, Boeing Research and Technology Europe, and Fraunhofer FOKUS. His research interests include connected autonomous vehicles, explainable artificial intelligence, and security and privacy for mobile networks.
More details and registration: here.
Past Events
IEEE PES UK&I Webinar: IEEE Guide for Distribution Grid Resilience Metric, on 20th September 2024
This presentation was given by Dr Shikhar Pandey, Chair of the IEEE Distribution Resiliency Taskforce, Sr. Manager - DER Planning & Engineering at ComEd
Shikhar Pandey holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from NIT Patna, India, and a Master's and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University Pullman. He is pursuing an MBA from Chicago Booth School of Business. Currently, he serves as Sr. Manager of DER Planning and Engineering at Commonwealth Edison (ComEd). He is the Chair of the IEEE Distribution Resiliency Taskforce, Co-Chair of the IEEE Grid Flexibility Taskforce, and Technology Lead for the IEEE Industry Technical Support Leadership Committee (ITSLC).
Event report will be soon on: here.
Announcements
IEEE PES UK&I Chapter News Published on IEEE Region 8 Newsletter
The IEEE PES UK&I Chapter was mentioned for three times in the IEEE Region 8 News September 2023. Details can be found in page 3 (Editor’s Column), 4, and 6.
The Power and Energy Society (PES) provides the world’s largest forum for sharing the latest in technological developments in the electric power industry, for developing standards that guide the development and construction of equipment and systems, and for educating members of the industry and the general public. Members of the Power and Energy Society are leaders in this field and they — and their employers — derive substantial benefits from involvement with this unique and outstanding association. Its mission is to “…be the leading provider of scientific and engineering information on electric power and energy for the betterment of society, and the preferred professional development source for our members”; our Chapter executes this mission in the UK and Ireland region.
PES embraces aspects pertaining to research, development, planning, design, construction, maintenance, installation and operation of equipment, structures, materials and power systems for the safe, sustainable, economic and reliable conversion, generation, transmission, distribution, storage and usage of electric energy, including its measurement and control.
We organise technical, professional development and social activities, including technical talks, conferences and workshops, industrial visits, career development activities for student and young professionals and member specific activities. We welcome volunteers to help us organise or collaborate on activities and events, share ideas and provide feedback or provide us with financial funding to support our Chapter activities.
More details can be found in our official website: here. We look forward to contribute the UK&I PES community with you!
The IEEE PES UK&I Chapter won the IEEE PES Outstanding Award 2023!
We are delighted to announce that the IEEE UK and Ireland Power and Energy Society Chapter was recognised as the winner of the IEEE PES Outstanding Chapter Award 2023 for the Large Chapter Category!
This recognition implies that our Chapter will receive $1000 and a custom-prepared IEEE PES Outstanding Chapter Award banner. The Chapter Chair, Chapter Vice Chair, Chapter Secretary, Chapter Treasurer, Chapter Regional Representative will also receive plaques in recognition of their outstanding leadership.
The IEEE PES Outstanding Chapter Award recognises a PES Chapter for achieving excellence in providing its members with the best overall programs and activities. Each year the Power & Energy Society Outstanding Chapter Award is given to the Chapter that is judged to provide the most outstanding overall contribution and service to its members in the following categories: Technical, Educational and Student Activities; Societal Activities; Affinity Groups (WIE, WiP, YP), Membership Advancement, PES Conferences, Fellow Nominations and Awards, Chapter Operations, Communications Channels and; Enlistment of New PES Members among others.
Many thanks to all committee members and volunteers, especially to current and past Chairs who have made this recognition possible through their leadership!
More details about the award: here.
The official announcement: here and here.
Senior Member Grade Elevation
A Senior Member grade, in addition to professional recognition of your peers for technical and professional excellence, offers the following benefits
1. Eligibility to hold executive IEEE volunteer positions.
2. Letter of recommendation sent to your employer upon request on the achievement of the Senior Member grade and receive an engraved Senior Member plaque, etc.
3. Ability to refer other candidates for Senior Member upgrade.
4. Opportunity to mentor young engineers in fulfilling their career goals.
Why wait? Apply for Senior Member grade elevation online.
Additional information on Senior Member grade and eligibility is available here.
Did you know that the PES Chapter Committee can help you with identifying suitable references towards your Senior Member grade elevation application? Please get in touch with the PES Chapter Committee if you need help with this aspect.
Call for Distinguished Lecturers
Due to the past pandemic situation, the UK & Ireland PES Chapter is mainly organising virtual events. In this order, the chapter is calling for Distinguished Lecturers and general PES members (with proven experience giving lectures) keen on taking part of our series of webinars. If you are interested, please send the talk abstract and bio to the PES Chapter Secretary Lee Crudgington (l.j.c@ieee.org).
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Regards,
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