2025 Power Electronics & Energy Conversion Workshop

The Sandia Power Electronics and Energy Conversion Workshop (PEEC), held annually, focuses on the latest technical advancements in power electronics and energy conversion technologies. The workshop features technical sessions and panels that delve into topics across applications, converter topologies, and components. By bringing together experts from academia, industry, and government, the event aims to foster collaboration and accelerate the development of innovative solutions.  

Date: Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Location: Albuquerque Museum; 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Hosted by: Sandia National Laboratories

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The PEEC 2025 themes are Integration of Power Electronics and Power Systems and Security and Resilience

Day 1

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  • 9:00-9:10am Welcome, Valerio DeAngelis (Sandia National Laboratories)
  • 9:10-9:20am Welcome, Erik Webb (Sandia National Laboratories)
  • 9:20-9:30am Virtual Welcome, Department of Energy
  • 9:30-9:45am Overview of MERIT: Madhu Chinthavali (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)

Co-Chairs: Steve Glover (Sandia National Laboratories) & Mike Ropp (Sandia National Laboratories)

  • 10:15-10:20am Introduction: Session Chairs
  • 10:20-10:35am Building a Smarter Energy Future: Duke Energy’s Path to a Secure & Resilient Grid: Jason Handley (Duke Energy)
  • 10:35-10:50am Grid Resiliency and the DoD: Matt Haupt (Former Navy)
  • 10:50-11:05am Ground Induced Current Drivers and Mitigation: Joseph Blankenburg (Department of Energy)
  • 11:05-11:20am Resilient Energy Systems Development at Sandia National Laboratories: Lee Rashkin (Sandia National Laboratories)
  • 11:20am-12:00pm Panel Discussion

Co-Chairs: Stan Atcitty (Sandia National Laboratories) & Jake Mueller (Sandia National Laboratories)

  • 1:00-1:05pm Introduction, Session Chairs
  • 1:05-1:20pm Electrical Insulation Investigation for Medium-Voltage SiC Power Modules: Christina DiMarino (Virginia Tech)
  • 1:20-1:35pm Power Electronics and the Energy Transition: Joseph Benzaquen (Georgia Institute of Technology)
  • 1:35-1:50pm Evaluation of Power Electronics for Optimal Performance and Offsite Implementation: Christopher Recio (Mainstream Engineering)
  • 1:50-2:05pm Powering Data Centers with DC: Opportunities and Design Insights: Amin Zamani (Quanta Technology)
  • 2:05-2:30pm Panel Discussion

Co-Chairs: Brian Pierre (Sandia National Laboratories) & Matthew Reno (Sandia National Laboratories)

  • COMSOL / TCAD (Mihai Negoita, Sandia National Laboratories)
  • LTSPICE (Felipe Palacios II, Sandia National Laboratories)
  • PLECS (Jake Mueller, Sandia National Laboratories)
  • PSCAD (Miguel Jimenez Aparicio & Michael Ropp, Sandia National Laboratories)

Day 2

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Co-Chairs:  Andrew Binder (Sandia National Laboratories) & Lee Gill (Sandia National Laboratories

  • 9:05-9:10am Introduction: Session Chairs
  • 9:10-9:25am The Challenges and Opportunities for Integration of GaN Transistors in Modern Power Systems: Eric Persson (Infineon Technologies)
  • 9:25-9:40am Silicon carbide devices for demanding power conversion applications: Akin Akturk (CoolCAD Electronics)
  • 9:40-9:55 Progress in β-Ga2O3 Materials for High Voltage Vertical Devices: James S. Speck (University of California, Santa Barbara)
  • 9:55-10:00am Panel Discussion

Co-Chairs: Luciano Garcia Rodriquez (Sandia National Laboratories) &Rick Floyd (Sandia National Laboratories)

Co-Chairs: Jack Flicker (Sandia National Laboratories) & Yuliya Preger (Sandia National Laboratories)

  • Student Project Demonstrations with Explora
  • Free Entrance to Albuquerque Museum (Tour Guides Available)

Hotel information:

  • Old Town District (short walk to the venue)
    • Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
    • Hotel Chaco
  • Downtown District (5 minute drive)
    • Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque
    • The Clyde Hotel
    • Hotel Andaluz
    • Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Downtown
    • Homewoods Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Downtown
  • There are hotel options near the airport on Yale Blvd and Gibson, if you would prefer to be closer to the airport. This location is about a 15-minute drive to the workshop venue.

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