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Overview
EPECS 2024
Overview
The Department of Electrical Engineering at American University of Sharjah is proud to host the Seventh International Conference on Electric Power and Energy Conversion Systems (EPECS 2024) from November 12-14, 2024, in Sharjah, UAE.
The purpose of the Seventh 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 advancement of power systems, energy conversion, power electronics and electric drives.
The objective of the conference is to provide scientific and professional interactions to advance the field of electric energy in the UAE and Gulf region. Recent development in complex systems such as distributed power systems, electric vehicles and traction systems, and renewable energy systems are highly encouraged.
The conference will feature both oral and poster presentations. Invited speakers will highlight future trends in areas relevant to the conference. An exhibition area, with technical facilities, will be available.
Important Deadlines
Full Paper Submission July 31, 2024
Author's Notification September 15, 2014
Final Paper Submission and Registration September 30, 2024
To download the Call for Papers, please click here.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Dimosthenis Peftitsis
Professor, Department of Electric Power Engineering
NTNU, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Trondheim, Norway
Presentation Title: WBG power semiconductors enabling high-performance power electronics: challenges and opportunities
Abstract: With the advent of Wide Bandgap (WBG) power semiconductors technology, such as Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices, a new era in designing high-performance power electronics has been initiated. Direct benefits in terms of improved efficiencies and minimized cost are foreseen in applications such as grid-integration of renewable energy sources and electrification of the transportation sector. However, replacing the existing Silicon-based power semiconductors with SiC technology imposes the need for revisiting the current thinking in converters’ hardware design and operation. This presentation will shed some light on challenges and opportunities of utilizing SiC MOSFETs in high-performance power electronic designs. In particular, the focus will be on SiC MOSFETs integration approaches on novel circuit layouts, gate driving technology and active thermal control for enhanced reliability.
Biography: Dimosthenis Peftitsis (Senior Member, IEEE) received the Diploma degree (Hons.) in electrical and computer engineering from Democritus University of Thrace. Xanthi, Greece, in 2008, and the Ph.D. degree from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, in 2013. In his final year of studies, he spent six months in ABB Corporate Research, Västerås, Sweden, writing his thesis. From 2013 to 2014, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher involved in the research on SiC converters with the Department of Electrical Energy Conversion, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and from 2014 to 2016, he worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Lab for High Power Electronics Systems, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, where he was involved in dc-breakers for multiterminal HVDC systems. He is Professor of Power Electronics in the Department of Electric Energy with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway, where he has been a Faculty Member since May 2016.
He has authored or co-authored more than 100 journal and conference papers, and he is the coauthor of one book chapter and the presenter of 7 conference tutorials. His research interests lie in the area of power converters design using WBG devices (e.g., SiC and GaN) including adaptive drive circuits, high-performance device models, dc-breaker design for MV and HVDC systems, as well as reliability enhancement of high-power semiconductor devices, including reliability of SiC power switches. Professor Peftitsis is Associate Editor in the IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics and IET Power Electronics, and he was a Member of the Outstanding Academic Fellows Programme at NTNU in 2019-2023. Since 2018 he also serves as a member of the EPE International Scientific Committee. He is currently the Chairman on the Norway IEEE joint Power Electronics Society/Industry Applications Society/Industrial Electronics Society Chapter.
Dr. Magdy M. A. Salama
Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Waterloo
Presentation Title: Modern Distribution Systems Architecture and Operation that Embrace Large-Scale Renewable Energy Sources (LSRES)
Abstract: Existing distribution systems (DS) are in the midst of major changes due to many technical, environmental and economic challenges. The concerns related to greenhouse gas emission reduction and the tight energy policy have added extra stress on the distribution network operators (DNO) to manage and operate DS with its existing architecture and conventional modes. The existing DS in its current state of design and operation hinders the use and the adaptation of the new technology. This new technology is the sure path for the DS to meet the future challenges of shortage in investment and the high cost of building new systems. Increasing DS thermal capacity by either installing devices such as series capacitors, phase shifting transformers, etc., or applying demand side management programs will at best delay the onset of the energy shortage problem, but will not alleviate it. A smart grid concept has recently been proposed to transform the power system from its conventional form to the grid of the future. The core element of the smart grid is the DS. The DS will have to bear the heavy burden of this transition and evolve into the modern DS. In this respect, the old DS architecture will be transformed to an autonomous, manageable, sustainable, reliable and economic run system. This talk consists of two parts: the first part is to discuss the new architecture of the DS, and the second part is to discuss the innovative management and control protocols to ensure a reliable and efficient operation of the modern DS that embrace large-scale renewable energy sources (LSRES). The DS topology of the new architecture should be innovative to first allow for LSRES to be readily connected: plug and play concept, and second to accept and deal seamlessly with the new imposed operation constraints such as bidirectional power flow. The current centralized DS architecture hinders many of the functionality of the LSRES. The DS of the future should run in a decentralized manner to unlock the capabilities of the LSRES, and allow these resources to participate in the market efficiently.
Biography: Magdy M. A. Salama has received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada. He is currently a Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo. He is an internationally recognized expert in distribution systems operation and performance. Dr. Salama is a Fellow IEEE and has won many national and international awards in distribution system performance. Dr. Salama’s recent research activities focus on smart distribution systems: planning, design, operation and control. His research also looks at developing innovative interfacing techniques of the renewable energy resources to the regional grid and the impact of these resources on the operation and protection of the regional grid. He is also researching many aspects of the smart grid: the load management, large area power quality monitoring, automatic fault detection and system restoration. He is also studying the effect of the penetration of electric vehicles on the planning, operation and protection of distribution systems. He has consulted widely with governmental agencies and the electrical industry. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario, Canada.
Technical Program
To be announced.
Registration
The registration fees for the Seventh International Conference on Electric Power and Energy Conversion Systems (EPECS 2024) are as follows:
Registration Type |
Early Registration |
Late Registration |
IEEE Member |
US$ 400 |
US$ 500 |
Non Member |
US$ 500 |
US$ 600 |
Student | US$ 250 | US$ 300 |
Delegate | US$ 250 | US$ 300 |
Additional Paper | US$ 250 | US$ 300 |
Extra pages (more than 6 pages) | US$ 50/page | US$ 50/page |
Additional Banquet Dinner Ticket | US$ 50 | US$ 75 |
Authors are encouraged to take advantage of the early registration rates and complete their paper registrations by September 15, 2024.
Standard registration covers:
(a) admission to all technical sessions, (b) daily refreshments/coffee breaks, (c) welcome reception, (d) conference proceedings, and (e) banquet dinner.
Rules for Paper Presentation and Registration
- Registration will be open for authors until October 15, 2024.
- One regular registration covers one paper with a maximum of six pages, including all figures, tables, and references.
- Student registration is for papers with the student listed as the 1st author and as the presenter.
- The additional paper price is only applied for the registered author who is the first author in both papers.
- It is mandatory for at least one author to register at the regular rate even if the paper is presented by a student.
- 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.
To register for the conference use the following link or QR code:
URL: https://go.aus.edu/forms/EPECS24
QR code:
Paper Submission
Please submit your papers electronically in PDF format via our online submission system: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/EPECS2024.
Ensure your paper is prepared using the two-column IEEE format. Regular papers should not exceed 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. Please 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.
Failure to meet the formatting guidelines set by IEEE could result in your paper not being indexed in IEEE Xplore and excluded from the conference proceedings.
Links for paper templates:
Word: https://www.ieee.org/content/dam/ieee-org/ieee/web/org/conferences/conference-template-a4.docx
Overleaf: https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates/ieee-bare-demo-template-for-conferences/ypypvwjmvtdf
Latex:
- template https://www.ieee.org/content/dam/ieee-org/ieee/web/org/pubs/conference-latex-template_10-17-19.zip
- Bibliography https://www.ieee.org/content/dam/ieee-org/ieee/web/org/conferences/IEEEtranBST2.zip
- Instructions http://www.ctan.org/tex-archive/macros/latex/contrib/IEEEtran/IEEEtran_HOWTO.pdf
Exhibition
American University of Sharjah (AUS) is organizing the Seventh International Conference on Electric Power and Energy Conversion Systems (EPECS'24) to be held on the AUS campus in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, November 12-14, 2024.
EPECS'24 brings together international research scientists and eminent members of the electric power and energy industry to discuss the latest developments for the betterment of society. Participants include scientists from universities and industries worldwide.
EPECS'24 is organizing an exhibition during the conference. The exhibition booth will be located in the main building rotunda of AUS and will include a 1m x 2m table along with an electric outlet. The fee for booking an exhibition space is US $1,000.
Tutorials
American University of Sharjah (AUS) is organizing the Seventh International Conference on Electric Power and Energy Conversion Systems (EPECS'24) to be held on the AUS campus in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, November 12-14, 2024.
EPECS'24 brings together international research scientists and eminent members of the electric power and energy industry to discuss the latest developments for the betterment of society. Participants include scientists from universities and industries worldwide.
During the conference, eminent experts from around the world will present a series of tutorials. These tutorials focus on emerging concepts and technologies with the potential to reshape the future of electric power and energy
systems. Tutorial proposals are solicited from academia and industry, and the EPEC'24 organizing committee evaluates and shortlists proposals that align closely with the conference theme and offer significant benefits to the local community.
Student Poster Competition
Participate in the EPECS'24 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'24 Student Poster Competition?
- The EPECS'24 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'24 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 Tuesday, November 12, 2024 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 Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
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 should submit:
- A0 format poster
- one- to two-minute demonstration video (if available)
Key Dates
Registration and abstract submission October 15, 2024
Notification of acceptance October 22, 2024
Final poster submission November 5, 2024
Detailed Information
- Please ensure 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 ensure that there are no confidentiality issues.
- Students must first 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
To be announced.
It is the participants' responsibility to acquire a travel visa to enter the UAE. Should one be necessary, we can support you by supplying an invitation letter upon acceptance of your conference paper and upon conference registration. However, we are not visa experts, nor can we expedite the visa process. Thus, we urge you to register early and arrange for your visa in advance. The processing time varies depending on the country and individual circumstances.
Kindly refer to the official UAE government website for information on visit visas, click here.
EPECS 2024 will be held at American University of Sharjah (AUS). AUS has a unique multifaceted campus with a distinctive Islamic architecture and is conveniently located close to airports and tourist attractions. Firmly grounded in principles of meritocracy and with a strong reputation for academic excellence, AUS has come to represent the very best in teaching and research, accredited internationally and recognized by employers the world over for creating graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills and drive to lead.
AUS values learners not driven only by academic success, but by those that embrace our dynamic campus life and embody our ideals of openness, tolerance and respect. This combination of academic excellence and community spirit ensures AUS is filled with world-class faculty and students who are poised to become the leaders of tomorrow. We offer 32 majors and 46 minors at the undergraduate level, 17 master's degrees programs and five PhD programs.
For directions to the AUS campus, click here.
Sharjah is one of seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE is renowned for its breathtaking landmarks, vibrant shopping malls and traditional souks, pristine beaches, thrilling waterparks and world-class luxury hotels.
Click here for major tourist attractions in the UAE.
For more information on Sharjah, click here.
Contact Us
Conference Co-Chairs
Dr. Rached Dhaouadi, AUS, UAE
[email protected]
Dr. Ahmed Osman, AUS, UAE
[email protected]
Conference Secretariat
[email protected]
Tel +971 6 515 2474
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