Organized by IEEE Power Electronics Society student branch chapter (SBC), School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT (DU), Bhubaneswar, INDIA
Event Details:
- Title Event: Ultra-Fast Charging and Ubiquitous Infrastructure
- Resource Person: Dr. Don Tan, Fellow IEEE/NAE; CTO, E2 Systems, Architect of Power Systems for James Webb Space Telescope
- Date: 31st March 2025 (Monday)
- Venue (Physical Presense): Congregation in CL-A-17, Old Electronics Building, School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT (DU), Bhubaneswar
- Time: 9:00 AM onwards
- Mode: Online, Google Meet
- Number of Participants: 20
- Purpose of the Event: Academic knowledge enhancement and social awareness and outreach
Write-up on the Event:
The Distinguished Lecture on “Ultra-Fast Charging and Ubiquitous Infrastructure,” organized by the IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) Student Branch Chapter at the School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, on 31st March 2025, was a highly engaging and forward-looking session focused on next-generation energy solutions. Conducted in a hybrid format with physical congregation at CL-A-17, Old Electronics Building, and online delivery via Google Meet from 9:00 AM onwards, the session ensured active participation and accessibility for all attendees. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Don Tan, Fellow IEEE/NAE, Chief Technology Officer at E2 Systems, and Architect of Power Systems for the James Webb Space Telescope, whose expertise provided deep insights into advanced power infrastructure. A key highlight of the session was the discussion on ultra-fast charging technologies and the development of ubiquitous charging infrastructure essential for electric vehicles and modern energy ecosystems. The speaker elaborated on system-level challenges, efficiency optimization, and scalability aspects of high-speed charging networks. The primary objective of the event was to enhance academic knowledge while promoting social awareness and outreach in sustainable energy and electrification technologies. Participants gained valuable exposure to real-world applications and future trends in power electronics. Overall, the lecture successfully inspired students to explore innovative solutions for energy sustainability and contributed significantly to their understanding of advanced charging infrastructures.
