Theme: Towards A Sustainable Energy Future

The Manchester Energy and Electrical Power Systems (MEEPS) symposium is a prestigious student-led event that has been held annually since 2012. Over these years, MEEPS has been noted for providing a platform for students, researchers and young professionals to publicize their research works and discuss the latest developments and trends in the Power and Energy Sector.
Event Details:
Date: Friday 11th November 2022
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Location: Dalton Room, Core Technology Facility, Manchester, M13 9WU
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Presentation/Poster Winners:
- Best Oral Presentation: Alice Jansson, Lund University
- Best Poster Presentation: Katie Davies, University of Strathclyde
- Best Research for Industry Award: Katie Davies, University of Strathclyde
- IEEE Region 8 Poster Contest Award: Zaichun Zhang, The University of Manchester
- Best Essay Submission: Chen Gong, The University of Manchester
MEEPS Speakers:

Opening Address

Mike Barnes
Head of Power & Energy Division
Professor in Power Electronics Systems, The University of Manchester
Topic: Towards A Sustainable Energy Future
IEEE PES Woman in Power (WiP) Session

Angeliki Loukatou
Energy Insight Lead, National Grid ESO
Topic: Cross-cutting technologies towards a net-zero world

Siva Kaviya, Trichy Siva Raman
Power System Software Engineer, TNEI
Topic: Cross-cutting technologies towards a net-zero world
Keynote Speakers

David Botterill
General Manager, Weidmann Whiteley Ltd
Topic: Towards A Sustainable Energy Future

Diptargha Chakravorty
Principal Consultant, TNEI
Topic: Advanced Planning Tool for Future Systems

Pablo Briff
HVDC R&D Manager, GE Renewable Energy
Topic: HVDC Voltage Sourced Converters – Station Operations and Control
Closing Remarks

Robin Preece
Reader in Future Power Systems, The University of Manchester
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