Overview
EPECS 2015
Overview
The Department of
Electrical Engineering at American University of Sharjah is proud to host
the Fourth International Conference
on Electric Power
and Energy Conversion Systems (EPECS 2015) in Sharjah,
UAE.
The purpose of the Fourth International Conference on Electric
Power and Energy Conversion Systems is to bring together
researchers, engineers and practitioners from all over the world who are
interested in the advances of power systems, energy conversion, power
electronics and electric drives.
The objective of the conference is to provide scientific and professional
interactions for the advancement of the electric energy field in the UAE and Gulf
region. Recent development of complex systems such as distributed power
systems, electric vehicles and traction systems, and renewable energy systems
are encouraged.
The conference will feature oral and poster presentations. Invited speakers
will focus attention on future trends in areas of interest to the conference.
An exhibition area, with technical facilities, will be considered.
Important Deadlines
Full Paper Submission July 15, 2015
Author's Notification September 15, 2015
Final Paper Submission and Registration
September 30, 2015
Call for Paper
To download the Call for Paper, please click here.
Keynote Speakers
Novel Car Society based on Dynamic Wireless Power Supply and Some Key Technologies for its Realization
Professor Yoichi Hori
IEEE Fellow, IEEJ Fellow
The University of Tokyo, Japan
Abstract: Motor, capacitor and wireless will be the keywords for vehicles in the next 100 years, instead of engine, battery and quick charge. There are few problems in motor-based propulsion technique, but we still have lots of problems in energy supply. Why are electric vehicles supposed to be charged while "stopped," in a "short time," and by "big energy," even though the energy form of electricity is completely different from that of gasoline? Wireless power transfer during parking is ready to be commercialized; however, wireless power transfer during driving requires completely different technologies. It cannot be realized so easily, but there are some hints. In this talk, I will consider several key technologies and make some discussions.
Biography
Yoichi Hori received his BS, MS, and PhD degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, in 1978, 1980 and 1983, respectively.
In 1983, he joined the Department of Electrical Engineering, the University of Tokyo, as a research associate. He later became an assistant professor, an associate professor, and, in 2000, a professor at the same university. In 2002, he moved to the Institute of Industrial Science as a professor in the Information and System Division, and in 2008, to the Department of Advanced Energy, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, the University of Tokyo. From 1991-1992, he was a visiting researcher at the University of California at Berkeley.
His research fields are control theory and its industrial applications to motion control, mechatronics, robotics, electric vehicles, etc. Recently, he is interested in wireless power transfer system.
Professor Hori is the winner of the Best Transactions Paper Award from the IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics in 1993, 2001 and 2013, of the 2000 Best Transactions Paper Award from the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan, and 2011 Achievement Award of IEE-Japan.
He is an IEEE Fellow and a past AdCom member of IES. He has been the Treasurer of the IEEE Japan Council and Tokyo Section since 2001. He is also a member of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, Robotics Society of Japan, Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan.
He is the Past-President of the Industry Applications Society of the IEEJ, the President of Capacitors Forum, and the Chairman of Motor Technology Symposium of Japan Management Association (JMA), the Director on Technological Development of SAE-Japan (JSAE) and the Director of Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI).
New Research Challenges in Industrial and Residential Microgrids
Professor Josep M. Guerrero
IEEE Fellow
Aalborg University, Denmark
Abstract: A microgrid can be defined as a part of the grid with elements like distributed energy sources, power electronics converters, energy storage devices and controllable local loads that can operate autonomously in islanded mode but also interacting with the main power network in a controlled, coordinated way. Following the introduction of distributed control of these elements, cooperative control and hierarchical control schemes for coordination of power electronics converters in order to control the power flow and to enhance the power quality will be elaborated. Different technologies are combined together, such us power converters, control, communications, optimization, and so on. This way, energy can be generated and stored near to the consumption points, improving stability and reducing losses produced by large power lines. In distributed energy systems like microgrids, multi-agent systems technologies will be presented, including distributed control.
Previous experiences in the Danish electrical system like the Cell Controller project used these technologies to balance dispersed energy generation and consumption. The focus of this presentation will be on the analysis, modelling and control design of power electronics-based microgrids, as well as power electronics control and communications. Further, the interconnection of microgrid clusters will be emphasized as an important step towards utilization of the smart grid concept. Examples of real sites including conventional islanded systems installed in islands and rural remote areas will be shown. Finally, low-voltage distribution systems and DC microgrids for residential applications and homes will be introduced. New worldwide projects to develop technologies for low voltage DC distribution systems will be shown.
Biography
Josep M. Guerrero (S'01-M'04-SM'08-FM'15) received the BS degree in telecommunications engineering, the MS degree in electronics engineering, and the PhD degree in power electronics from the Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, in 1997, 2000 and 2003, respectively. Since 2011, he has been a full professor with the Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, Denmark, where he is responsible for the Microgrid Research Program. From 2012 he is a guest professor at the Chinese Academy of Science and the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics; from 2014 he is chair professor at Shandong University; and from 2015 he is a distinguished guest professor at Hunan University.
His research interests are oriented to different microgrid aspects, including power electronics, distributed energy-storage systems, hierarchical and cooperative control, energy management systems, and optimization of microgrids and islanded minigrids. Professor Guerrero is an associate editor for the IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, the IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, and the IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine; and an editor for IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid and IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion. He has been guest editor of the IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics special issues Power Electronics for Wind Energy Conversion and Power Electronics for Microgrids; the IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics special sections Uninterruptible Power Supplies Systems, Renewable Energy Systems, Distributed Generation and Microgrids, and Industrial Applications and Implementation Issues of the Kalman Filter; and the IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid special issue on Smart DC Distribution Systems. He was the chair of the Renewable Energy Systems Technical Committee of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. In 2014 he was awarded by Thomson Reuters as Highly Cited Researcher, and in 2015 he was elevated as IEEE Fellow for his contributions on "distributed power systems and microgrids."
Technical Program
To download the technical program, please click here.
Registration
The registration fees for the Fourth International Conference on Electric Power and Energy Conversion Systems (EPECS 2015) are as
follows:
Registration Type |
Early Registration |
Late Registration |
IEEE Member |
US$ 400 |
US$ 500 |
Non Member |
US$ 500 |
US$ 600 |
Rules for Paper
Presentation and Registration
Authors are encouraged to take advantage of the early registration rates and
complete their paper registrations by September 30, 2015. However, registration
will be open for authors until October 15, 2015. At least one author must
register at the regular rate even if the paper is presented by a student.
Registration fees cover up to two
accepted papers; authors with three or more accepted papers will be required to
pay US$ 300 for registering each additional paper.
Accepted
papers must be presented at the conference by an author in order for the paper
to be published in the final conference proceedings and IEEE Xplore.
Registration Forms
To register for the conference, please
complete the registration form and remit the payment (as indicated therein)
(PDF form or DOC form)
Paper Submission
Please submit your papers electronically in PDF format using our online submission system: http://epecs15.trackchair.com.
Please prepare your paper using the two-column
IEEE format. Regular papers are allowed a maximum of six pages. Extra pages
will incur additional charges. More information can be found on the
Registration Form, where the payment for these would be made.
All papers must be written in English.
Your paper must be submitted
electronically in PDF format. Use the following MS Word or LaTeX templates for
your paper preparation. These templates incorporate the specifications for
conference proceedings on an A4 paper size.
Microsoft Word 2000 Template |
LaTeX Template |
Failure to meet the formatting
guidelines set by IEEE could result in your paper not being indexed in IEEE
Xplore and not included in the proceedings CD.
Download Here the Final Paper Submission Instructions for EPECS'15.
Exhibition
American
University of Sharjah (AUS) is organizing the Fourth International Conference
on Electric Power and Energy Conversion Systems (EPECS'15) to be held on the
AUS campus in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, November 24-26, 2015.
EPECS'15
brings together international research scientists and eminent members of the
electric power and energy industry to discuss the latest developments in order
to better serve society. Conference participants include scientists from
universities and industries from around the globe.
EPECS'15
is organizing an exhibition during the conference. The exhibition booth will be
in the main building rotunda of AUS and will include a 1m x 2m table and an
electric outlet. The fee for booking an exhibition space is US $1,000.
To
register for the exhibition, please complete the registration form and return
it to Dr. Ayman El-Hag ([email protected]).
Tutorials
American
University of Sharjah (AUS) is organizing the Fourth International Conference
on Electric Power and Energy Conversion Systems (EPECS'15) to be held on the
AUS campus in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, November 24-26, 2015.
EPECS'15
brings together international research scientists and eminent members of the
electric power and energy industry to discuss the latest developments in order
to better serve society. Conference participants include scientists from
universities and industries from around the globe.
During
the conference, a series of tutorials will be presented by eminent experts from
around the world. These tutorials focus on emerging concepts and technologies
that have the potential to reshape the future of electric power and energy
systems. Tutorial proposals are generally solicited from academia and industry
and the EPEC'15 organizing committee evaluates the proposals and shortlists the
ones that are deemed to be most related to the conference theme and most
beneficial to the local community.
For more details about the tutorials, please click here.
To
register for the tutorials, please complete the registration form and return it
to Dr. Ayman El-Hag ([email protected]).
Student Poster Competition
Participate in the
EPECS'15 Student Poster Competition to:
- find out the latest
developments in electric power and energy conversion systems - set yourself apart and
give yourself a competitive advantage (teamwork, networking, boosting your
resume) - receive a Certificate of
Achievement - earn a chance to win a
cash prize
What is EPECS'15 Student Poster Competition?
- The EPECS'15 Student
Poster Competition is open to engineering students (undergraduate and graduate)
to showcase their design projects and/or research work in the field of electric
power and energy conversion systems. - A poster session will be
scheduled to run in parallel with the EPECS'15 conference program. - Each poster will be
judged by a panel of typically three or four professional members from academia
and industry. - Students must be present
at their posters during the allocated session on Monday, November 24, 2015 to
talk to judges in order to qualify for the poster competition. - Awards for the top
posters in each category (undergraduate and graduate) will be announced at the
Gala Dinner on Tuesday, November 25, 2015.
Entry
Requirements
The
competition is open globally to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate
students in electrical engineering.
- Teams should consist of
two to five students. - Free conference registration
for students with accepted posters. - To enter the competition, teams must submit the following:
- completed registration
form - a one-page abstract
- For accepted posters, teams will submit:
- A0 format poster
- one- to two-minute
demonstration video (if available)
Key Dates
Registration
and abstract submission October 15, 2015
Notification
of acceptance October 22, 2015
Final
poster submission November 22, 2015
Detailed Information
- Make sure that your
advisor(s)/co-authors all sign off on your abstract before submission; all
submitted abstracts become public information, so it is your responsibility to
make sure that there are no confidentiality issues. - Students must first to submit a one-page abstract. Once it
is accepted, they can prepare and submit the poster. - Please read the detailed
instructions before submitting your final poster.
Sponsors
Accommodations
Contact Us
Conference Chair
Dr. Rached Dhaouadi, AUS, UAE
[email protected]
Technical Program Chairs
Dr. Ayman El-Hag, AUS, UAE
[email protected]
Ehab El Saadany, University of Waterloo, CA
[email protected]
Program Committee Chairs
Dr. Ahmed Osman, AUS, UAE
[email protected]
Dr. Aydin Yesildirek, YTU, Turkey
[email protected]
Conference
Secretariat
[email protected]
Tel +971 6 515 2934
Fax +971 6 515 2979
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