Join the IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) for an inspiring conversation with Silva Hiti, Vice President of Electric Power Conversion at Rivian, and a prominent figure in the electric vehicle industry. The transition to electric mobility is redefining not only vehicle technology but also the essence of engineering leadership. Silva Hiti has been instrumental in shaping the sustainable mobility sector—advancing power electronics, motor drive systems, and electrification technologies that are driving the next generation of transportation. From her early contributions at General Motors to her leadership of innovative teams at Rivian, Silva’s career reflects a lifelong commitment to technical excellence, collaboration, and mentorship. The fireside chat offers a unique opportunity to learn from her story—a journey that demonstrates how visionary engineering, system-level thinking, and inclusive leadership can transform both technology and teams. Participants will gain invaluable insights into how great engineering leaders balance innovation with empathy, strategy with creativity, and ambition with purpose.

Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with Maria Cortez, Senior Vice President at Advanced Energy Industries. In this episode, Maria shares her remarkable journey in driving transformative growth within engineering and technology. As a seasoned global executive, she discusses the challenges of launching breakthrough technologies, fostering a culture of innovation, and leading large teams toward ambitious goals. Tune in to hear Maria’s insights on resilient leadership, strategic foresight, and how she is shaping sustainable, future-ready solutions in the tech world. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a visionary leader at the forefront of innovation.

In this episode, we had a chat with Dr. Huai Wang from Aalborg University, who shares his views on how artificial intelligence will become a very powerful tool for power electronics in reducing design time and accurate decision making. Besides this, he also talks about the growing interest of AI from the industries ensuring reduced time-to-market.

In this podcast, we talk to the young and bright minds of h-bridges from the University of Belgrade, one of the runners up team in IFEC 2020, who share their experiences and embark on the importance of design challenges and competitions for qualitative learning.

We had an inspirational conversation with Professor Ned Mohan in this episode. You will hear about his professional journey in the field of power electronics, power systems, and motor drives, as well as some professional advice.

Considering your future career path? Weighing interests between a career in Academia, Industry, or an International Laboratory? Join hosts from the IEEE PELS Young Professional committee in a conversation with three panelists: Yongheng Yang (Zhejiang University), Samantha Gunter (General Motors), and Lalit Patnaik (CERN), who share their experiences and perspectives working on varying challenges in the power electronics industry across the globe. Additionally, hear their advice for students and young professionals looking for future employment opportunities.

In this episode, we had a chat with Dr. Alan Mantooth from the University of Arkansas, who puts forth his views on the significance of AI/ML, cyber-physical security and design automation for power electronics and about the scope & missions of the newly formed Technical Committee on Design Methodologies (TC10). Presented by the IEEE Power Electronics Society Technical Committee on Design Methodologies

Internationalization has become a buzz word in many ways.  Academics are expected to make themselves at home internationally. In this talk, I would like to share with you my own years of experience living internationally and how this has impacted my career, my thinking, and my day to day challenges as a professor.

In this episode, we had an inspirational conversation with Professor John Kassakian. You will hear about his exciting journey in the field of power electronics as well as some professional advice.

In this episode, we had an inspirational conversation with Professor Thomas Jahns. You will hear about his professional journey in the field of power electronics, electric machines, and drives and some exciting advice.