The rapid expansion of electric vehicles (EVs) reflects the global push towards sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solutions. Major global economies have set ambitious plans for the coming decades to significantly develop EV infrastructure. However, the existing electrical infrastructure often cannot provide the high power required for EV fast charging without significant upgrades. Additionally, the upfront and maintenance cost of power electronics in high-power EV charging remains a critical <a href="http://concern.To" target="_blank" title="concern.To">concern.To address these challenges, the ELITE Grid Lab at the University of Alberta is advancing research into innovative charging solutions based on hybrid AC/DC microgrid structure. This presentation highlights recent advancements and emerging trends in EV charging technology, and some of the ELITE Grid Lab’s latest research work aimed at improving the performance, flexibility, and grid integration of fast-charging systems. Key focus areas include novel structural designs, converter topologies, power and energy management control strategies, and grid support mechanisms. These innovations not only support the accelerating adoption of EVs but also contribute to a more robust and adaptable electric <a href="http://grid.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="grid.Co-sponsored">grid.Co-sponsored by: Resilience and Clean Energy Systems (RCES)Speaker(s): Pasan GunawardenaVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/489299

Dear IEEE NCS PELS and RCES Team Members,We’re excited to invite you to PELS Day 2025 — a fun and informal get-together featuring a networking session and lunch, hosted right here at the University of Alberta! This year, we’re celebrating PELS Day in collaboration with members of the Resilient and Clean Energy Systems (RCES) <a href="http://group.Join" target="_blank" title="group.Join">group.Join us to connect with fellow students, researchers, and members of the PELS and RCES communities. Several of UofA’s leading power electronics research groups will be present. Whether you're interested in learning about ongoing projects, expanding your network, or simply enjoying lunch with like-minded peers, this is a great opportunity to get involved and celebrate five years of community, innovation, and <a href="http://collaboration.Event" target="_blank" title="collaboration.Event">collaboration.Event Details:Date & Time: Friday, June 20, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMLocation: University of Alberta, DICE 8A-222 East MezzanineLunch: Sandwiches, cakes, coffee and tea, <a href="http://etc.Mark" target="_blank" title="etc.Mark">etc.Mark your calendar — we look forward to seeing you there!Cheers,IEEE NCS PELS ChapterCo-sponsored by: Resilience and Clean Energy Systems (RCES)Room: DICE 8A-222 East Mezzanine, Bldg: Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering (DICE), 9211 116 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 1H9

Speaker: Douglas CromeySubject: Kingston Area Electric Ferries Plus...Abstract:Doug will talk about his investigations into electric ferries in Kingston; how they were designed and will be <a href="http://powered.This" target="_blank" title="powered.This">powered.This is part of the TALK series organized by Carl Zanon of Vancouver Section LMAG. Times are Vancouver, 9:45 AM PDT is 12:45 PM <a href="http://EDT.All" target="_blank" title="EDT.All">EDT.All Life Members and anyone else interested is welcome to <a href="http://attend.Registration" target="_blank" title="attend.Registration">attend.Registration is optional, but we want to know who to <a href="http://expect.TALK" target="_blank" title="expect.TALK">expect.TALK series talks are not recorded, but sometimes the speaker makes the powerpoint presentation available. Only registered participants may request <a href="http://presentation.Future" target="_blank" title="presentation.Future">presentation.Future Talks planned:2025-Sep-20 TALK #34 Dr. Gordon Lovegrove Topic: Electric Trains 2.0Speaker(s): S.Douglas CromeyAgenda: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/49125402539:45" target="_blank" title="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/49125402539:45">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/49125402539:45 AM PDT Zoom opens 15 minutes of introductions, general discussion and computer <a href="http://help.10:00" target="_blank" title="help.10:00">help.10:00 AM PDT Welcome and speaker introduction10:05 AM PDT SpeakerVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/486568

IEEE Summer School On Game Development Day 1835 University Dr, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, V2C 0C8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/489316

Overcoming Efficiency and Linearity Challengesin 6G RF Power AmplifiersDr. Anding Zhu,School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,University College Dublin, IrelandAbstract:Radio frequency (RF) power amplifiers (PAs) are fundamental components in nearly all wireless transmitters, from tiny sensors and mobile phones to high-power base stations. Their primary function is to boost RF signals by converting DC power into amplified radio waves, ensuring reliable transmission over distances. As 6G aims to enable transformative applications such as ultra-high-speed communication, massive IoT, and immersive experiences, PAs must address challenges in energy efficiency, broadband operation, and linearity under high peak-to-average power ratios and dynamic <a href="http://traffic.This" target="_blank" title="traffic.This">traffic.This talk explores the critical obstacles and emerging solutions in 6G PA development, including advanced architectures, novel materials like Gallium Nitride (GaN) MMICs, new frequency bands (e.g., FR3), and AI-driven optimization techniques. It also highlights innovations in linearity enhancement, system integration, and system-level co-design. By bridging theoretical insights and practical applications, this talk provides guidance for researchers and engineers working to meet the stringent requirements of 6G, paving the way for a more connected and efficient wireless <a href="http://future.BiographyProfessor" target="_blank" title="future.BiographyProfessor">future.BiographyProfessor Anding Zhu received his Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland, in 2004. He is currently a Full Professor with the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at UCD. His research focuses on high-frequency nonlinear system modelling, device characterization, and high-efficiency power amplifier design. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed <a href="http://publications.Prof" target="_blank" title="publications.Prof">publications.Prof. Zhu is an IEEE Fellow and has held several leadership roles in the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S), including Secretary of the Administrative Committee (AdCom) in 2018, Chair of the Budget Committee, and Track Editor for IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques (2020–2022). He received the 2021 IEEE MTT-S Microwave Prize and is currently the IEEE MTT-S President-Elect, slated to serve as President in 2026.Room: EIT 3142, Bldg: EIT , ECE Department, 200 University Ave West, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L3G1

[]Celebrate International WIE Day with Us! Join us for a special Networking & Lunch Event in honor of International Women in Engineering Day! Connect with fellow engineers, share stories, and build meaningful professional relationships in a warm and welcoming <a href="http://setting.350" target="_blank" title="setting.350">setting.350 Legget Dr, Kanata, ON K2K 3N1, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

IEEE Summer School On Game Development Day 2835 University Dr, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, V2C 0C8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/489317

Seminar by Prof. Anding Zhu (University College Dublin, Ireland)Speaker(s): Professor Anding Zhu, Room: 024, Bldg: Bahen Center for Information Technology, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2E4

<a href="https://meet.google.com/ntk-fiqw-svmCo-sponsored" target="_blank" title="https://meet.google.com/ntk-fiqw-svmCo-sponsored">https://meet.google.com/ntk-fiqw-svmCo-sponsored by: IEEE WIE NB, IEEE NB, UNB WiCySSpeaker(s): Dr. Windhya RankothgeVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/489292

IEEE Summer School On Game Development Day 3835 University Dr, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, V2E 0C8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/489318

With the advent of smart products, we are surrounded by wireless devices communicating via different technologies, like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G, etc. When designing such products, it is important to test their performance inside different indoor and outdoor environments, for both coverage and interference. WinProp offers highly accurate and fast propagation models for almost every standard technology. This presentation will give an overview of WinProp capabilities for wireless network coverage analysis, with live <a href="http://demonstrations.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="demonstrations.Speaker(s):">demonstrations.Speaker(s): Gopinath Gampala , Dr. C.J. ReddyVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483035

Gallium nitride (GaN) power devices have only recently become available commercially from different copmpanies. The new devices enable the design of converters at higher frequencies and efficiencies than those achievable with conventional Si devices. This webinar will review the characteristics and figures of marit of different types GaN devices enhancement and depletion mode and will give the status of vertical GaN power devices. In addition, the challenges encountered in GaN-based converter design are considered, such as the consequences of faster switching on gate driver design and board layout. Other issues such as unique reverse conduction behavior, dynamic RDS_ON, breakdown mechanisms, thermal design, device availability, and reliability qualification will be also <a href="http://discussed.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="discussed.Speaker(s):">discussed.Speaker(s): Tanya, EV.2.184 room,EV-Bulding, 1515 Sainte‑Catherine Street West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1M8