ICIEA 2025 Special Session
SS20: Advances in Power Electronics, Energy Systems, and Materials for Industrial Decarbonization
Organized by:
Organizer 1: Abhishek Kumar
Email: akeee@ieee.org, abhi@zju.edu.cn
Affiliation: Zhejiang University, China
Organizer 2: Veerpratap Meena
Email: vmeena1@ee.iitr.ac.in, veerpratapmeena@ieee.org
Affiliation: National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, India
Organizer 3: Deng Yan
Email: dyzju@hotmail.com, dengyan@zju.edu.cn
Affiliation: Zhejiang University, China
Organizer 4: Ramesh C. Bansal
Email: rcbansal@ieee.org, rbansal@sharjah.ac.ae
Affiliation: University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
This special session invites papers on the latest advances in power electronics, smart energy systems, and materials to support industrial decarbonization. The focus is on innovative technologies that enhance energy efficiency, enable renewable energy integration, and optimize energy management in industrial applications. We welcome submissions addressing key topics such as power electronics for renewable energy conversion, smart grid and microgrid optimization, energy storage solutions, and electric vehicle (EV) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies. Additionally, the session will explore hybrid energy system designs, advancements in VLSI for power control, and the use of wide-bandgap (WBG) materials for high-efficiency power conversion. Papers are also encouraged in the areas of IoT-based energy management, high-frequency converters, power quality enhancement, energy harvesting techniques, and fault-tolerant designs for power electronics. Thermal management solutions for power devices, essential for ensuring reliability in high-power applications, will also be covered. The session aims to attract high-quality research from diverse fields, including electrical engineering, materials science, and energy systems, with a particular emphasis on practical solutions that bridge the gap between academic research and industrial applications. By bringing together experts from academia and industry, this session seeks to foster collaboration and advance the development of sustainable energy systems. It aligns with the ICIEA mission by addressing critical challenges in modern energy systems, focusing on practical innovations in converter designs, control strategies, and advanced materials for industrial decarbonization. Topics Include but not limited to the following:
Industrial decarbonization is a significant global challenge, with heavy industries such as manufacturing, transportation, and energy production contributing substantially to carbon emissions. Achieving sustainability goals requires technological innovations that can facilitate energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and overall system optimization. Power electronics, smart energy systems, and advanced materials are pivotal in this transition, enabling the reduction of emissions and fostering cleaner, more resilient industrial operations. This session will focus on cutting-edge advancements in power electronics and smart energy systems, providing a platform for discussing solutions that drive industrial decarbonization. Topics such as renewable energy integration, energy storage, smart grid and microgrid optimization, and advanced semiconductor materials like wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors and VLSI for power control will be explored. These technologies are critical for enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in industrial sectors.
The inclusion of hybrid energy systems, electric vehicle (EV) integration, and IoT-based energy management in the session reflects the evolving landscape of industrial energy solutions. These areas are essential for achieving low-carbon industrial operations, and the session will highlight both theoretical research and practical applications that can address the pressing challenges faced by industries worldwide. The session is organized by Dr. Abhishek Kumar, Dr. Veer Pratap Meena, Prof. Deng Yan, Prof. and Ramesh C. Bansal, experts with complementary knowledge in power electronics, energy systems, smart grids, and materials science. Their combined expertise ensures that the session will address both the foundational and applied aspects of these technologies, fostering a collaborative environment for advancing sustainable energy systems. This collective experience aligns with the ICIEA's mission to promote high-quality research and collaboration between academia and industry, offering actionable solutions to the challenges of industrial decarbonization.