IEEE COMPEL 2024: Advancing Power Electronics in South Asia

LUMS proudly hosted the prestigious IEEE Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics (COMPEL), marking a significant milestone as COMPEL 2024 was held in South Asia for the first time.

This landmark event, which took place from June 24-27, brought together leading researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and students from both academia and industry to engage in critical discussions on the latest advancements in power electronics. The workshop focused on the modeling, simulation, analysis, and control of power electronic systems, with particular emphasis on applications in renewable energy, electrified transportation, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies.

Originating at MIT in Cambridge, MA, USA in 1988, COMPEL's 25th edition at LUMS underscored its growing global significance and the pivotal role of LUMS in advancing cutting-edge research in power electronics.

Meet the Speakers

Prof David Perreault, Ford Professor of Engineering at MIT, joined the event as a keynote speaker. Prof. Perreault is a renowned authority in power electronics, known for his pioneering contributions to the design, manufacturing, and control of power electronic systems and components. His impressive career includes numerous accolades, such as the IEEE PELS R. David Middlebrook Achievement Award and the IEEE William E. Newell Award. As a Member of the National Academy of Engineering and an IEEE Fellow, his work has profoundly influenced the field.

Prof. Johann W. Kolar, a leading figure in power electronics, who also served as a keynote speaker. Prof. Kolar, an IEEE Fellow and an International Member of the US National Academy of Engineering, has made substantial contributions to the field, particularly in automated multi-objective power electronics design. With over 1,000 IEEE publications, more than 200 patents, and having supervised over 90 PhD students, Prof. Kolar brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conference. His groundbreaking work has earned him the 2016 IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award and 45 IEEE Prize Paper Awards.