Kansas Power & Energy Conference - Technical Poster Exhibition

Technical Poster EXHIBITION

Showcase your cutting-edge research to industry experts and fellow researchers!

IEEE KPEC 2025 is introducing an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students across Kansas State to actively engage in the conference through a unique platform. The "Technical Poster Exhibition" offers students the chance to showcase their innovative ideas, groundbreaking research, and technological advancements through visually engaging posters. This event fosters a collaborative environment for learning and knowledge exchange. With a focus on creativity and technical excellence, the competition aims to highlight exceptional projects in various fields of Electrical Engineering, encouraging networking, discussion, and recognizing outstanding contributions to the advancement of technology and innovation.

Prize Awards: First Place - $750, Second Place - $500, Third Place - $250. Two winners will be selected for each position. All participants will receive certificates of participation.

For questions regarding technical poster exhibition, please contact us at kpec@ksu.edu.

Topics for Poster Submissions

1. Next-Gen Power Converters & Drives
  - - DC-DC Converters: High-efficiency converters, soft-switching techniques, application of Wide Bandgap Semiconductors in Power Converters (e.g., GaN, SiC)
    - Inverters & Motor Drives: Control strategies (V/f control, vector control), GaN/SiC-based power devices
    - Power Quality: Harmonic mitigation, active power filters
2. Renewable Energy & Power Systems
  - - Solar Energy: PV system design, solar tracking, efficiency improvement
    - Wind Energy: Turbine control, power curve optimization
    - Smart Grids: Advanced metering infrastructure, grid stability, demand-side management
    - Microgrids: Islanding detection, integration of renewable sources, control strategies
3. Electric Vehicles (EV) & Transportation Electrification
  - - Battery Management Systems (BMS): State-of-charge estimation, thermal management
    - EV Chargers: On-board, off-board chargers, Fast-charging techniques, wireless charging, bidirectional (V2G) interfaces
    - Electric Drive Trains: Control algorithms, motor selection, efficiency improvements
4. Embedded Systems & IoT
  - - Microcontroller/FPGA-Based Projects: Sensor interfacing, real-time data acquisition
    - IoT in Automation: Smart home technologies, industrial IoT solutions
    - Wearable Electronics: Low-power design, health monitoring devices
5. Control Systems & Automation
  - - PID & Advanced Controllers: Design, tuning, and implementation in real-time systems
    - Robotics & Mechatronics: Robotic arm control, autonomous vehicles, drone technologies
    - Industrial Automation: PLC/SCADA applications, process control optimization
6. High Voltage & Power System Protection
  - - HV Testing: Insulation coordination, partial discharge analysis
    - Protection Schemes: Relay coordination, digital protection, fault detection and isolation
    - Lightning & Surge Protection: Protection devices, grounding systems
7. Emerging Technologies
  - - Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) in EEE: Predictive maintenance, load forecasting, fault diagnosis
    - Energy Harvesting: Piezoelectric, thermoelectric, RF energy scavenging

For questions, please contact us at kpec@ksu.edu

Guidelines for Participants

Template for Poster

Team:
1. Each team may have up to 5 members.
2. Teams must designate one primary contact person to serve as the main point of communication for all event-related matters
3. All team members’ names, affiliations, and roles must be clearly listed on the entry form.
Poster Submission Requirements:
1. Participants are required to follow the official template provided for poster design.
2. All poster files or final designs must be submitted electronically by April 20, 2025.
3. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered for evaluation.
Registration:
1. Participants should complete the registration by March 20, 2025, through the Google Form provided below.
2. Registration is completely free.
Awards and Recognition:
1. Posters will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on criteria such as clarity, creativity, relevance to the theme, and technical accuracy.
2. Prizes will be awarded to the top posters as determined by the judging panel.
3. All participants will receive an electronic participation certificate. Certificates will be issued upon completion of the event.
Additional Guidelines:
1. Plagiarism or the use of copyrighted material without proper citation is strictly prohibited. Any such submissions will be disqualified.
2. Posters should be visually appealing and easy to understand, with appropriate use of colors, graphics, and text.

For questions, please contact us at kpec@ksu.edu

We look forward to your participation and wish you the best of luck!

Registration

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Important Dates

Technical Poster Exhibition

Please note the following deadlines:

Registration: March 20, 2025
Notice of Acceptance: March 31, 2025
Poster Submission: April 20, 2025
Conference & Poster Exhibition: April 24-25, 2025

For questions regarding publications, please contact us at kpec@ksu.edu.

For questions regarding technical poster exhibition, please contact us at kpec@ksu.edu.

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