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02-04 May 2024
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Role of ICT in Optimal Management of Smart Buildings, Smart Cities and Smart Grids
Keynote Speech, 6th IEEE International Conference on EE and ICT MIST, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Advanced information and communication technology (ICT) applications in commercial buildings, schools, libraries, shopping centers, etc. offer low-cost but highly effective monitoring and control opportunities. Sensors deployed in key locations in buildings can monitor the building environment in real-time, collect information for intelligent decision making, and facilitate various services. Such large-scale deployment of sensors and controllers makes the building energy efficient.
A smart city relies on widely distributed smart devices to monitor the urban environment in real-time, collects information for intelligent decision making, and facilitates various services to improve the quality of urban living. Smart cities address urban challenges such as pollution, energy efficiency, security, parking, traffic, transportation, and others by utilizing ICT and communications interconnectivity via the Internet. The proliferation of personal mobile devices and development of online social networks make participatory sensing viable at a large scale but can introduce many open problems at the same time.
A smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – has the capability to manage the electrical load (residential, commercial and industrial), storage and generation assets (including renewables) in the power grid to enable a large-scale integration of distributed generation, and thus helps with decarbonization. In a smart grid, information about the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and complex networks. But, in order for this to be possible, the electric utility will have to evolve, and change their ways of operation to become an intelligent provider of these services.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor of Electrical Engineering and Director
Virginia Tech Advanced Research Institute, USA
IEEE President 2023
22 April 2024
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Role of the Smart Grid in Facilitating the Integration of Renewables into the Power Grid
Keynote Speech, ICREGA’24, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
With the focus on environmental sustainability and energy security, power system planners are looking at renewable energy as supplements and alternatives. But such generation sources have their own challenges – primarily intermittency. It is expected that the smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – will have the ability to manage the load, storage and generation assets (including renewables) in the power grid to enable a large-scale integration of distributed generation.
In a smart grid, information about the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and complex networks. It will therefore be possible to have the integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, off-shore electricity, etc. for smoother system operation. But in order for this to be possible, the electric utility will have to evolve, and change their ways of operation to become an intelligent provider of these services. This lecture introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, and various aspects of the smart grid – technology, standards and regulations. It also addresses the role policymakers and regulators need to play by making utilities be proactive in the Integration of Renewables into the Power Grid.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor of Electrical Engineering and Director
Virginia Tech Advanced Research Institute, USA
IEEE President 2023
20 March 2024
Dhaka, Bangladesh
IEEE: Advancing Technology for Humanity
Invited Talk, Prime University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
This presentation highlights IEEE as a mission-based organization and the five themes under which the institute operates. These are: Members, Technology, Education, Standards and Climate Change. It introduces IEEE’s Climate Change Program and gives examples of how the organization is reaching out to a global audience of technologists, policy makers, academics and students who promote clean-tech solutions for a sustainable climate.
18 December 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Smart Grid as a Tool to Facilitate Climate Resilience
Invited talk, Saudi Arabia Smart Grid Conference, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
This talk presents the smart gird ecosystem whose core is the Smart Building, many of which when combined forms a Smart Campus. A collection of smart campuses leads into a Smart City. A collection of interconnected smart cities forms a Smart Grid. A smart grid facilitates the integration of renewables into the grid by managing both supply and demand.
Innovative sensors and load control software platforms allow building loads to be adjusted to match short-term variations in supply from renewable energy sources. The IEEE program to promote clean-tech solutions for climate sustainability is discussed. Tools, technologies and best practices that can be used and followed to achieve climate sustainability are highlighted.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
16 December 2023
Tunisia
Role of the Smart Grid and Microgrid in Decarbonization
Keynote Speech, IREC, Tunisia
With the focus on environmental sustainability and energy security, power system planners are looking at renewable energy as agents of decarbonization to help with climate sustainability. But such generation sources have their own challenges – primarily intermittency. It is expected that the smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – will have the ability to manage the load, storage and generation assets (including renewables) in the power grid to enable a large-scale integration of distributed generation.
In a smart grid, information about the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and complex networks. It will therefore be possible to have the integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, off-shore electricity, etc. for smoother system operation. But, in order to build smart grids engineers will need to start with intelligent microgrids as building blocks. This lecture introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, storage devices, and various aspects of the smart grid. It also addresses the interplay among distributed generation, storage and conventional generation to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
10 December 2023
Kerala, India
IEEE’s Role in Climate Change Mitigation & Resilience
Invited Talk, IEEE Kerala Section 40th Anniversary Celebration, Trivandrum, India
This lecture explains what is carbonization, addresses its causes and impacts. It then offers technological solutions to reduce CO2 emissions from the electric power sector which is responsible over 30% of global Carbon emissions. In order to address the reduction of carbon emissions from the electric power sector, a collaborative approach between the industrialized nation states and emerging economies is necessary. This will involve a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation from wind, solar, hydro and nuclear, storage, cross-border power transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency.
IEEE is playing a major role in this matter through it’s Climate Change Program. There are IEEE conferences and technical journals where numerous papers are presented and published which deal with climate change topics. IEEE is also working on international standards related to climate change. In addition, IEEE is collaborating with international organizations in the area of climate change mitigation. IEEE is participating in United Nations Conference on Climate
Change (COP) events, European Union energy related workshops and programs organized by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). More information about IEEE’s work in the field of climate change can be found from the dedicated website, climate-change.ieee.org.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
08 December 2023
Dubai, UAE
IEEE’s Role in Climate Change Mitigation & Resilience
Keynote Speech, IEEE Green-Tech, Sustainability & Net Zero Policies and Practices Symposium, Dubai, UAE
This lecture explains what is carbonization, addresses its causes and impacts. It then offers technological solutions to reduce CO2 emissions from the electric power sector which is responsible over 30% of global Carbon emissions. In order to address the reduction of carbon emissions from the electric power sector, a collaborative approach between the industrialized nation states and emerging economies is necessary. This will involve a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation from wind, solar, hydro and nuclear, storage, cross-border power transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency.
IEEE is playing a major role in this matter through it’s Climate Change Program. There are IEEE conferences and technical journals where numerous papers are presented and published which deal with climate change topics. IEEE is also working on international standards related to climate change. In addition, IEEE is collaborating with international organizations in the area of climate change mitigation. IEEE is participating in United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP) events, European Union energy related workshops and programs organized by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). More information about IEEE’s work in the field of climate change can be found from the dedicated website, climate-change.ieee.org.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
05 December 2023
Dubai, UAE
Technology in the Electric Power Sector for Climate Change Mitigation
Invited Talk, Energy Transition Opportunities Session, Rotary International, Dubai, UAE
A rising level of greenhouse gas emissions, its effect on life and property, food production and human productivity on the planet are raising alarm bells in the civil society, among policy makers and industry leaders. At the same time, there is a lack of agreement between industrialized nations and emerging economies about the approach to global decarbonization efforts in the electric power, transportation, ICT, buildings, agriculture and the manufacturing sectors.
The presentation proposes a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation which can be equally attractive to both groups of the countries. It starts with the causes and effects of carbonization and mitigation opportunities. A major focus is placed on the CO2 produced through electricity production, as it is responsible for roughly a third of carbon emissions globally. The portfolio includes renewables, nuclear, carbon capture and sequestration, storage, cross-border electricity transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency. The presentation concludes with programs and activities within IEEE which helps to raise awareness about cleantech solutions to promote climate sustainability through conferences, publications and social media.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
03 December 2023
Dubai, UAE
Promoting Clean-Tech Solutions for Climate Sustainability
Invited Talk, CleanTech Connect Program, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority
A rising level of greenhouse gas emissions, its effect on life and property, food production and human productivity on the planet are raising alarm bells in the civil society, among policy makers and industry leaders. At the same time, there is a lack of agreement between industrialized nations and emerging economies about the approach to global decarbonization efforts in the electric power, transportation, ICT, buildings, agriculture and the manufacturing sectors.
The presentation proposes a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation which can be equally attractive to both groups of the countries. It starts with the causes and effects of carbonization and mitigation opportunities. A major focus is placed on the CO2 produced through electricity production, as it is responsible for roughly a third of carbon emissions globally. The portfolio includes renewables, nuclear, carbon capture and sequestration, storage, cross-border electricity transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency. The presentation concludes with programs and activities within IEEE which helps to raise awareness about cleantech solutions to promote climate sustainability through conferences, publications and social media.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
29 November 2023
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Energy Transition with Cross-Border Power Transfer
Invited Talk, EEI-GCCIA COP28 Transmission Summit, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Cross-border power transmission provides the opportunity to move low-carbon electricity from high supply area to areas where electricity production is limited, or it is carbon-intensive. This presentation highlights the opportunities and challenges in cross-border power transfer.
Some case-specific examples form North America, Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Asia are provided. Challenges arise from geopolitics, national security concerns, funding availability, technology readiness and institutional barriers. Here are some suggested actions electric utility planners may consider to promote cross-border power transfer.
• Build a platform for information exchange
• Identify benefits and risks
• Expand cross-border infrastructure
• Develop a wheeling price model
• Complement national regulation by regional coordination
• Remain cost conscious to maintain political support
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
21 November 2023
Online IEEE Forum
Meet the 2023 IEEE President & CEO
Invited Talk, Online Forum on IEEE VOLT
The 2023 IEEE President is introduced to the members of the IEEE Volunteers in Training Forum as a part of the President’s outreach to IEEE volunteers globally. The talk focuses on the activities of the organization followed by its climate change program.
The presentation highlights the programs and activities within IEEE which helps to raise awareness about cleantech solutions to promote climate sustainability through conferences, publications and social media. It also points out how VOLT volunteers can engage with IEEE’s flagship program on Climate Sustainability solutions.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
13 November 2023
Baltimore, USA
Advancing Climate Sustainability Solutions and The Role of IEEE
Keynote Speech, IEEE Future Networks World Forum, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
A rising level of greenhouse gas emissions, its effect on life and property, food production and human productivity on the planet are raising alarm bells in the civil society, among policy makers and industry leaders. At the same time, there is a lack of agreement between industrialized nations and emerging economies about the approach to global decarbonization efforts in the electric power, transportation, ICT, buildings, agriculture and the manufacturing sectors.
The presentation proposes a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation which can be equally attractive to both groups of the countries. It starts with the causes and effects of carbonization and mitigation opportunities. A major focus is placed on the CO2 produced through electricity production, as it is responsible for roughly a third of carbon emissions globally. The portfolio includes renewables, nuclear, carbon capture and sequestration, storage, cross-border electricity transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency. The presentation concludes with programs and activities within IEEE which helps to raise awareness about cleantech solutions to promote climate sustainability through conferences, publications and social media.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
06 November 2023
Shenzhen, China
Role of IEEE Standards and Awareness Building in Climate Change Mitigation
IEEE SA 50th Anniversary Event, Shenzhen, China
As the world’s largest organization of technical professionals, IEEE has both the opportunity and the responsibility to assist in organizing the response of engineers, scientists, and technical professionals to address the causes, mitigate the impact, and adapt to climate change. IEEE has significant ongoing, relevant efforts and expertise that can be brought to bear on this issue. Standards is one of the five core areas of focus for IEEE.
As IEEE promotes clean-tech solutions for climate sustainability, standards are essential to make these solutions globally deployable. There is now a global consensus that decarbonization efforts in the electric power, transportation, ICT, buildings, agriculture and the manufacturing sectors are essential to maintain climate sustainability. IEEE has many established and under-development standards which can play a substantial role in the global acceptability of the technology solutions being proposed. There will be a need for continued collaborative efforts between IEEE and other standards development organizations to bring these standards to the attention of technologists who are working in the area of climate change mitigation. The IEEE’s climate change program and the associated promotional activities can provide the forum for such outreach.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
02 November 2023
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Introduction to IEEE and Climate Change Initiatives
Invited Talk, CMU Executive Forum, Chiang Mai, Thailand
A rising level of greenhouse gas emissions, its effect on life and property, food production and human productivity on the planet are raising alarm bells in the civil society, among policy makers and industry leaders. At the same time, there is a lack of agreement between industrialized nations and emerging economies about the approach to global decarbonization efforts in the electric power, transportation, ICT, buildings, agriculture and the manufacturing sectors.
The presentation proposes a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation which can be equally attractive to both groups of the countries. It starts with the causes and effects of carbonization and mitigation opportunities. A major focus is placed on the CO2 produced through electricity production, as it is responsible for roughly a third of carbon emissions globally. The portfolio includes renewables, nuclear, carbon capture and sequestration, storage, cross-border electricity transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency. The presentation concludes with programs and activities within IEEE which helps to raise awareness about cleantech solutions to promote climate sustainability through conferences, publications and social media.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
31 October 2023
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Technologist’s Role in Addressing Climate Sustainability
Keynote Speech, IEEE TENCON 2023 Conference, Chiang Mai, Thailand
A rising level of greenhouse gas emissions, its effect on life and property, food production and human productivity on the planet are raising alarm bells in the civil society, among policy makers and industry leaders. At the same time, there is a lack of agreement between industrialized nations and emerging economies about the approach to global decarbonization efforts in the electric power, transportation, ICT, buildings, agriculture and the manufacturing sectors.
The presentation proposes a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation which can be equally attractive to both groups of the countries. It starts with the causes and effects of carbonization and mitigation opportunities. A major focus is placed on the CO2 produced through electricity production, as it is responsible for roughly a third of carbon emissions globally. The portfolio includes renewables, nuclear, carbon capture and sequestration, storage, cross-border electricity transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency. The presentation concludes with programs and activities within IEEE which helps to raise awareness about cleantech solutions to promote climate sustainability through conferences, publications and social media.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
29 October 2023
Bandung, Indonesia
The Role of the Technologist in Promoting Clean-tech Solutions for Climate Sustainability
Invited Talk, Institute of Technology Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia
A rising level of greenhouse gas emissions, its effect on life and property, food production and human productivity on the planet are raising alarm bells in the civil society, among policy makers and industry leaders. At the same time, there is a lack of agreement between industrialized nations and emerging economies about the approach to global decarbonization efforts in the electric power, transportation, ICT, buildings, agriculture and the manufacturing sectors.
The presentation proposes a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation which can be equally attractive to both groups of the countries. It starts with the causes and effects of carbonization and mitigation opportunities. A major focus is placed on the CO2 produced through electricity production, as it is responsible for roughly a third of carbon emissions globally. The portfolio includes renewables, nuclear, carbon capture and sequestration, storage, cross-border electricity transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency. The presentation concludes with programs and activities within IEEE which helps to raise awareness about cleantech solutions to promote climate sustainability through conferences, publications and social media.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
27 October 2023
Jakarta, Indonesia
Promoting Clean-tech Solutions for Climate Sustainability Challenges and Opportunities
Invited Talk, Jakarta Forum, Indonesia
A rising level of greenhouse gas emissions, its effect on life and property, food production and human productivity on the planet are raising alarm bells in the civil society, among policy makers and industry leaders. At the same time, there is a lack of agreement between industrialized nations and emerging economies about the approach to global decarbonization efforts in the electric power, transportation, ICT, buildings, agriculture and the manufacturing sectors.
The presentation proposes a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation which can be equally attractive to both groups of the countries. It starts with the causes and effects of carbonization and mitigation opportunities. A major focus is placed on the CO2 produced through electricity production, as it is responsible for roughly a third of carbon emissions globally. The portfolio includes renewables, nuclear, carbon capture and sequestration, storage, cross-border electricity transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency. The presentation concludes with programs and activities within IEEE which helps to raise awareness about cleantech solutions to promote climate sustainability through conferences, publications and social media.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
27 October 2023
Jakarta, Indonesia
The Role of the Technologist is Promoting Clean-tech Solutions for Climate Sustainability
TVRI Program, Jakarta Forum, Indonesia
A rising level of greenhouse gas emissions, its effect on life and property, food production and human productivity on the planet are raising alarm bells in the civil society, among policy makers and industry leaders. At the same time, there is a lack of agreement between industrialized nations and emerging economies about the approach to global decarbonization efforts in the electric power, transportation, ICT, buildings, agriculture and the manufacturing sectors.
The presentation proposes a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation which can be equally attractive to both groups of the countries. It starts with the causes and effects of carbonization and mitigation opportunities. A major focus is placed on the CO2 produced through electricity production, as it is responsible for roughly a third of carbon emissions globally. The portfolio includes renewables, nuclear, carbon capture and sequestration, storage, cross-border electricity transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency. The presentation concludes with programs and activities within IEEE which helps to raise awareness about cleantech solutions to promote climate sustainability through conferences, publications and social media.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
23 October 2023
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Introduction to IEEE and Climate Change Initiatives
Invited Talk, UTAR, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Presentation at the University Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia introducing IEEE to the administration and faculty and students of this university. This talk highlights IEEE’s climate change program.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
20 October 2023
Xiamen, China
Decarbonization and the Role of the Electric Power Supply Industry
Keynote Speech, 24th CEPSI Conference
There is an unprecedented level of awareness of climate change and the role of decarbonization in enabling environmental sustainability moving forward. In particular, there has been a major focus placed on the carbon produced through electricity generation, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of emissions globally. While industrialized nations are slowly moving away from fossil-fuel based electricity, emerging economies are still heavily reliant on fossil fuels which are the most readily available electricity generation sources for them.
Thus, there is a tension that needs to be navigated if we are to meet carbon reduction targets – and they are, to be clear, shared targets. A nuanced approach to navigating this tension will see industrialized nation states collaborating with emerging economies to deploy a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation, storage and demand side management with advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency. To more efficiently facilitate the global shift towards renewable energy adoption, the below six areas should be our priority to address climate change.
Energy Efficiency Applications- Carbon Capture Systems
- Renewable Energy Integration
- Hydrogen and Storage Solutions
- Cross-Border Energy Transfer
- Advanced Nuclear Technologies
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
16 October 2023
Rajkot, India
IEEE’s Role in Climate Change Mitigation and Resilience
Keynote Speech, IEEE R10 Humanitarian Technology Conference
This lecture explains what is carbonization, addresses its causes and impacts. It then offers technological solutions to reduce CO2 emissions from the electric power sector which is responsible over 30% of global Carbon emissions. In order to address the reduction of carbon emissions from the electric power sector, a collaborative approach between the industrialized nation states and emerging economies is necessary. This will involve a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation from wind, solar, hydro and nuclear, storage, cross-border power transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency.
IEEE is playing a major role in this matter through it’s Climate Change Program. There are IEEE conferences and technical journals where numerous papers are presented and published which deal with climate change topics. IEEE is also working on international standards related to climate change. In addition, IEEE is collaborating with international organizations in the area of climate change mitigation. IEEE is participating in United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP) events, European Union energy related workshops and programs organized by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). More information about IEEE’s work in the field of climate change can be found from the dedicated website, climate-change.ieee.org.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
15 October 2023
IEEE
IEEE’s Role in Promoting Clean-tech Solutions for Climate Sustainability
Keynote Speech, IEEE PES HAC Congress
This lecture explains what is carbonization, addresses its causes and impacts. It then offers technological solutions to reduce CO2 emissions from the electric power sector which is responsible over 30% of global Carbon emissions. In order to address the reduction of carbon emissions from the electric power sector, a collaborative approach between the industrialized nation states and emerging economies is necessary. This will involve a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation from wind, solar, hydro and nuclear, storage, cross-border power transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency.
IEEE is playing a major role in this matter through it’s Climate Change Program. There are IEEE conferences and technical journals where numerous papers are presented and published which deal with climate change topics. IEEE is also working on international standards related to climate change. In addition, IEEE is collaborating with international organizations in the area of climate change mitigation. IEEE is participating in United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP) events, European Union energy related workshops and programs organized by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). More information about IEEE’s work in the field of climate change can be found from the dedicated website, climate-change.ieee.org.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
27 September 2023
Beijing, China
Cross-Border Power Transmission Opportunities and Challenges
Keynote Speech, Advanced Power Transmission Forum, Global Energy Interconnection Conference
Cross-border power transmission provides the opportunity to move low-carbon electricity from high supply area to areas where electricity production is limited, or it is carbon-intensive. This presentation highlights the opportunities and challenges in cross-border power transfer. Some case-specific examples form North America, Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Asia are provided.
Challenges arise from geopolitics, national security concerns, funding availability and technology readiness. Here are some suggested topics GEIDCO may consider to be more impactful in this space. (i) Share information about best practices, (ii) Engage with local engineers/consultants through IEEE sections. (iii) Help bridge the technology divide by developing ‘deployable’ Grid Codes and working with host country engineers on Grid Codes for better applicability of such grid codes.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
27 September 2023
Beijing, China
The Design, Development and Use of the Smart Grid
Invited Talk, Beijing Jiao Tong University, China
A smart grid is a modern electric system. It has its own architecture, communications, sensors, automation, computing hardware and software to improve the efficiency, reliability, flexibility and security of the electric power supply system. In particular, the smart grid, when fully deployed, will facilitate the
(i) increased use of digital information and control technologies, (ii) dynamic optimization of grid operations and resources, with full cybersecurity, (iii) deployment and grid-integration of distributed energy resources, (iv) operation of demand response and energy efficiency programs, (v) deployment of “smart technologies” for metering, communications concerning grid operations and status including distribution automation, (vi) integration of consumer-owned smart devices and technologies and (vii) deployment and control of electric vehicles and storage – thermal, mechanical and electrical. The smart grid requires advanced control at both component and system levels.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
26 September 2023
Beijing, China
Addressing Climate Change and Energy Transition
Keynote Speech at the Academician Forum, Global Energy Interconnection Conference
There is an unprecedented level of awareness of climate change and the role of decarbonization in enabling environmental sustainability moving forward. In particular, there has been a major focus placed on the carbon produced through electricity generation, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of emissions globally. While industrialized nations are slowly moving away from fossil-fuel based electricity, emerging economies are still heavily reliant on fossil fuels which are the most readily available electricity generation sources for them.
Thus, there is a tension that needs to be navigated if we are to meet carbon reduction targets – and they are, to be clear, shared targets. A nuanced approach to navigating this tension will see industrialized nation states collaborating with emerging economies to deploy a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation, storage and demand side management with advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency. To more efficiently facilitate the global shift towards renewable energy adoption, the below six areas should be our priority to address climate change.
- Energy Efficiency Applications
- Carbon Capture Systems
- Renewable Energy Integration
- Hydrogen and Storage Solutions
- Cross-Border Energy Transfer
- Advanced Nuclear Technologies
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
24 September 2023
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Role of IEEE in Climate Actions for Green Energy
Invited Talk, Military Institute of Science & Technology Dhaka, Bangladesh
This lecture explains what is carbonization, addresses its causes and impacts. It then offers technological solutions to reduce CO2 emissions from the electric power sector which is responsible over 30% of global Carbon emissions. In order to address the reduction of carbon emissions from the electric power sector, a collaborative approach between the industrialized nation states and emerging economies is necessary. This will involve a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation from wind, solar, hydro and nuclear, storage, cross-border power transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency.
IEEE is playing a major role in this matter through it’s Climate Change Program. There are IEEE conferences and technical journals where numerous papers are presented and published which deal with climate change topics. IEEE is also working on international standards related to climate change. In addition, IEEE is collaborating with international organizations in the area of climate change mitigation. IEEE is participating in United Nations Conference on Climate
Change (COP) events, European Union energy related workshops and programs organized by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). More information about IEEE’s work in the field of climate change can be found from the dedicated website, climate-change.ieee.org.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
23 September 2023
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Smart Bangladesh with a Sustainable Climate
Invited Talk, IEEE Bangladesh Section, Institution of Engineers
There is an unprecedented level of awareness of climate change and the role of decarbonization in enabling environmental sustainability moving forward. In particular, there has been a major focus placed on the carbon produced through electricity generation, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of emissions globally. While industrialized nations are slowly moving away from fossil-fuel based electricity, emerging economies are still heavily reliant on fossil fuels which are the most readily available electricity generation sources for them.
23 September 2023
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Climate Change and Net-zero Transition: A Roadmap for Industrializing Countries
Address at Preserve Planet Earth Climate Change Conference, IUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh
This lecture explains what is carbonization, addresses its causes and impacts. It then offers technological solutions to reduce CO2 emissions from the electric power sector which is responsible over 25% of global Carbon emissions.
The other issue this paper addresses is whether Mitigation or Adaptation? Some believe the time for mitigation is over and the only approach left is adaptation. In reality aggressive mitigation and CO2 capture will allow more time for technology development and adaptation.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
19 September 2023
UN78 General Assembly
Addressing all Encompassing Aspects of Climate Change
Address at 2023 Science Summit at United Nations (UN) 78 General Assembly
Today the world faces its largest modern-day threat—climate change.
IEEE recognizes this global crisis and we are committed to helping combat and mitigate the effects of climate change through pragmatic and accessible technical solutions and providing engineers and technologists with a neutral space for discussion and action.
Combating climate change is a complex and multifaceted challenge that requires an ever-increasing collaboration across various engineering disciplines, and now – as we need action and practical solutions – is the time for engineering-led innovation to be recognized for how it can enable cross-domain high-impact that addresses national, global, and societal needs. Climate change is a topic that encompasses various aspects of science, engineering, technology, policy and societal impact–and brings to the forefront many issues–
- greenhouse gas emissions, temperature rise, renewable energy, land use;
- ocean acidification, ocean warming and extreme weather events;
- mitigation, adaptation and resilience
- social and economic impacts
- technological innovations, and more
Today, during the UN Science Summit, we are bringing into the conversation insights, perspectives, and information to enable action for renewable oceans; and will cover a case study on sustainable maritime. To reach ocean sustainability requires many different actions from marine-based carbon dioxide removal to maritime industry actions to address ocean pollution and environmental sustainability. We are pleased to contribute ideas and solutions that address the role of Oceans from across the IEEE and particularly through our Oceanic Engineering Society–which is providing a forum for technical exchange, education and research and innovation.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
07 September 2023
Glasgow
Decarbonization Opportunities in the Electric Power Sector to Address Climate Change
Invited Talk, IEEE UK & Ireland Section
There is an unprecedented level of awareness of climate change and the role of decarbonization in enabling environmental sustainability moving forward. In particular, there has been a major focus placed on the carbon produced through electricity generation, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of emissions globally. While industrialized nations are slowly moving away from fossil-fuel based electricity, emerging economies are still heavily reliant on fossil fuels which are the most readily available electricity generation sources for them.
Thus, there is a tension that needs to be navigated if we are to meet carbon reduction targets – and they are, to be clear, shared targets. A nuanced approach to navigating this tension will see industrialized nation states collaborating with emerging economies to deploy a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation, storage and demand side management with advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency. To more efficiently facilitate the global shift towards renewable energy adoption, the below six areas should be our priority to address climate change.
- Energy Efficiency Applications
- Carbon Capture Systems
- Renewable Energy Integration
- Hydrogen and Storage Solutions
- Cross-Border Energy Transfer
- Advanced Nuclear Technologies
Invited Talk
IEEE UK & Ireland Section
07 Sep 2023
Glasgow, UK
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
03 September 2023
Berlin
Smart Buildings with IoT Sensors for Cimate Sustainability
Keynote Speech, IEEE 13th ICCE-Berlin
Internet of Things (IoT) deployments offer a much higher value proposition if these can function in the context of smart buildings. Such advanced information and communication technology (ICT) applications in commercial buildings, schools, libraries, shopping centers, etc. offer low cost but highly effective monitoring and control opportunities.
Sensors deployed in key locations can monitor the building environment in real-time, collect information for intelligent decision making, and facilitate various services. An IoT sensor platform has been developed that provides a unified communication platform which can integrate information from disparate sources and provide one control hierarchy. It is a powerful, low-cost, open-architecture software platform that can monitor and control major electrical loads (e.g., HVAC, lighting and plug loads), as well as solar PV systems, energy storage units and other IoT sensors in commercial buildings. This platform leverages machine learning algorithms to draw insights from a deployed building’s historical operating data and occupant preferences to save energy (kWh) while increasing occupant comfort. Such energy savings contribute to climate sustainability through the reduction of carbon emissions.
Keynote speech
IEEE CTSoc Conference
Berlin, Germany
03 Sep 2023
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
24 August 2023
Cairo, Egypt
Promoting Cleantech Solutions for Climate Sustainability
Talk, IEEE Convene
This presentation highlights IEEE’s program on climate sustainability and how the program is structured. It outlines the way IEEE is engaged both inside and outside the organization to promote clean-tech solutions to address climate sustainability. It suggests how IEEE volunteers can engage in climate sustainability work in their local sections, chapters and regions
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
24 August 2023
Cairo, Egypt
Role of the Smart Grid in Facilitating the Integration of Renewables
Keynote Speech, IEEE North Africa Student and YP Congress, Cairo Egypt
With the focus on environmental sustainability and energy security, power system planners are looking at renewable energy as supplements and alternatives. But such generation sources have their own challenges – primarily intermittency. It is expected that the smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – will have the ability to manage the load, storage and generation assets (including renewables) in the power grid to enable a large-scale integration of distributed generation.
In a smart grid, information about the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and complex networks. It will therefore be possible to have the integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, off-shore electricity, etc. for smoother system operation. But in order for this to be possible, the electric utility will have to evolve, and change their ways of operation to become an intelligent provider of these services. This lecture introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, and various aspects of the smart grid – technology, standards and regulations. It also addresses the interplay among distributed generation, storage and conventional generation to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid.
North Africa Student and Young Professionals Congress
Cairo, Egypt
24 August 2023
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
27 July 2023
Shanghai, China
IoT Sensor Integration in Smart Buildings for Climate Sustainability
Keynote Speech, IEEE IESES Conference, Shanghai Jiaotong University
Internet of Things (IoT) deployments offer a much higher value proposition if these can function in the context of smart buildings. Such advanced information and communication technology (ICT) applications in commercial buildings, schools, libraries, shopping centers, etc. offer low cost but highly effective monitoring and control opportunities. Sensors deployed in key locations can monitor the building environment in real-time, collect information for intelligent decision making, and facilitate various services.
An IoT sensor platform has been developed that provides a unified communication platform which can integrate information from disparate sources and provide one control hierarchy. It is a powerful, low-cost, open-architecture software platform that can monitor and control major electrical loads (e.g., HVAC, lighting and plug loads), as well as solar PV systems, energy storage units and other IoT sensors in commercial buildings. This platform leverages machine learning algorithms to draw insights from a deployed building’s historical operating data and occupant preferences to save energy (kWh) while increasing occupant comfort. Such energy savings contribute to climate sustainability through the reduction of carbon emissions.
Keynote speech
IEEE IESES
SJTU, Shanghai, China
27 July 2023
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
14 July 2023
Bangalore, India
Smart Grid as an Intelligent CPS: Its Impact on Climate Change Mitigation
Plenary Keynote Speech, Bangalore, India
There is an unprecedented level of awareness of climate change and the role of decarbonization in enabling environmental sustainability moving forward. In particular, there has been a major focus placed on building operations which is a major source of CO2 emissions. In order to address this issue, the building needs to be looked at as a resource to fight climate change, not just a consumer of energy to run its operations.
This is because a smart building is a core component of the smart grid which can seamlessly integrate distributed energy resources including storage. After discussing the effects of climate change, this presentation addresses how the smart grid – as a cyber physical system – can offer a technology solution to integrate renewable energy sources and energy efficiency technologies in smart buildings.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
12 July 2023
Mumbai, India
Net-zero Transition to Address Climate Change
Invited Talk, NMIMS, Mumbai, India
There is an unprecedented level of awareness of climate change and the role of decarbonization in enabling environmental sustainability moving forward. In particular, there has been a major focus placed on the carbon produced through electricity generation, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of emissions globally.
While industrialized nations are slowly moving away from fossil-fuel based electricity, emerging economies are still heavily reliant on fossil fuels which are the most readily available electricity generation sources for them. Thus, there is a need for energy transition if we are to meet carbon reduction targets. A nuanced approach where both the industrial and emerging economies can participate is presented in this talk. This includes a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation, cross-border power transfer, storage and demand side management, and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
12 July 2023
Mumbai, India
Net-zero Transition to Address Climate Change
Invited Talk, IIT-Bombay, Mumbai, India
There is an unprecedented level of awareness of climate change and the role of decarbonization in enabling environmental sustainability moving forward. In particular, there has been a major focus placed on the carbon produced through electricity generation, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of emissions globally.
While industrialized nations are slowly moving away from fossil-fuel based electricity, emerging economies are still heavily reliant on fossil fuels which are the most readily available electricity generation sources for them. Thus, there is a need for energy transition if we are to meet carbon reduction targets. A nuanced approach where both the industrial and emerging economies can participate is presented in this talk. This includes a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation, cross-border power transfer, storage and demand side management, and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
03 July 2023
Hong Kong
Decarbonization Opportunities in the Electric Power Sector to Address Climate Change
Keynote Speech, ICEE Conference, Hong Kong
There is an unprecedented level of awareness of climate change and the role of decarbonization in enabling environmental sustainability moving forward. In particular, there has been a major focus placed on the carbon produced through electricity generation, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of emissions globally. While industrialized nations are slowly moving away from fossil-fuel based electricity, emerging economies are still heavily reliant on fossil fuels which are the most readily available electricity generation sources for them.
Thus, there is a tension that needs to be navigated if we are to meet carbon reduction targets – and they are, to be clear, shared targets. A nuanced approach to navigating this tension will see industrialized nation states collaborating with emerging economies to deploy a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation, storage and demand side management with advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency. To more efficiently facilitate the global shift towards renewable energy adoption, the below six areas should be our priority to address climate change.
Energy Efficiency Applications
Carbon Capture Systems
Renewable Energy Integration
Hydrogen and Storage Solutions
Cross-Border Energy Transfer
Advanced Nuclear Technologies
Keynote Speech, ICEE, 03 July 2023
Hong Kong
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
24 June 2023
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Climate Change and Net-Zero Transition: A Roadmap for Industrializing Countries
Keynote Speech, IEEE Bangladesh Section Technical Experts Forum, Institute of Engineers, Dhaka, Bangladesh
There is an unprecedented level of awareness of climate change and the role of decarbonization in enabling environmental sustainability moving forward. In particular, there has been a major focus placed on the carbon produced through electricity generation, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of emissions globally. While industrialized nations are slowly moving away from fossil-fuel based electricity, emerging economies are still heavily reliant on fossil fuels which are the most readily available electricity generation sources for them.
Thus, there is a tension that needs to be navigated if we are to meet carbon reduction targets – and they are, to be clear, shared targets. A nuanced approach to navigating this tension will see industrialized nation states collaborating with emerging economies to deploy a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation, storage and demand side management with advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency.
IEB, Dhaka
24 June 2023
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
10 June 2023
Region 10
Technologists’ Role in Addressing Climate Sustainability
Invited Talk, IEEE Region 10
There is an unprecedented level of awareness of climate change and the role of decarbonization in enabling environmental sustainability moving forward. In particular, there has been a major focus placed on the carbon produced through electricity generation, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of emissions globally.
While industrialized nations are slowly moving away from fossil-fuel based electricity, emerging economies are still heavily reliant on fossil fuels which are the most readily available electricity generation sources for them. Thus, there is a tension that needs to be navigated if we are to meet carbon reduction targets – and they are, to be clear, shared targets. A nuanced approach to navigating this tension will see industrialized nation states collaborating with emerging economies to deploy a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation, storage and demand side management with advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
12 May 2023
Macao
Technologists’ Role in Addressing Climate Sustainability
Public Lecture, University of Macao
There is an unprecedented level of awareness of climate change and the role of decarbonization in enabling environmental sustainability moving forward. In particular, there has been a major focus placed on the carbon produced through electricity generation, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of emissions globally. While industrialized nations are slowly moving away from fossil-fuel based electricity, emerging economies are still heavily reliant on fossil fuels which are the most readily available electricity generation sources for them.
Thus, there is a tension that needs to be navigated if we are to meet carbon reduction targets – and they are, to be clear, shared targets. A nuanced approach to navigating this tension will see industrialized nation states collaborating with emerging economies to deploy a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation, storage and demand side management with advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency.
Public Lecture
University of Macao
12 May 2023
11 May 2023
Macao
Role of the Smart Grid in Facilitating the Integration of Renewables
Invited Talk, Macau University of Science & Technology
With the focus on environmental sustainability and energy security, power system planners are looking at renewable energy as supplements and alternatives. But such generation sources have their own challenges – primarily intermittency. It is expected that the smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – will have the ability to manage the load, storage and generation assets (including renewables) in the power grid to enable a large-scale integration of distributed generation. In a smart grid, information about the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and complex networks.
It will therefore be possible to have the integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, off-shore electricity, etc. for smoother system operation. But in order for this to be possible, the electric utility will have to evolve, and change their ways of operation to become an intelligent provider of these services. This lecture introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, and various aspects of the smart grid – technology, standards and regulations. It also addresses the interplay among distributed generation, storage and conventional generation to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid.
Macau University of Science & Technology, Macau
11 May 2023
24 April 2023
USA
Technologists’ Role in Addressing Climate Sustainability
Keynote Speech, IEEE SIGHT day
There is an unprecedented level of awareness of climate change and the role of decarbonization in enabling environmental sustainability moving forward. In particular, there has been a major focus placed on the carbon produced through electricity generation, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of emissions globally. While industrialized nations are slowly moving away from fossil-fuel based electricity, emerging economies are still heavily reliant on fossil fuels which are the most readily available electricity generation sources for them.
Thus, there is a tension that needs to be navigated if we are to meet carbon reduction targets – and they are, to be clear, shared targets. A nuanced approach to navigating this tension will see industrialized nation states collaborating with emerging economies to deploy a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation, storage and demand side management with advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency. To more efficiently facilitate the global shift towards renewable energy adoption, the below six areas should be our priority to address climate change.
- Energy Efficiency Applications
- Carbon Capture Systems
- Renewable Energy Integration
- Hydrogen and Storage Solutions
- Cross-Border Energy Transfer
- Advanced Nuclear Technologies
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
20 April 2023
Portland, OR
Climate Change and Sustainability
Invited Talk, 10th IEEE Conference on Technologiesfor Sustainability
A rising level of greenhouse gas emissions, its effect on life and property, food production and human productivity on the planet are raising alarm bells in the civil society, among policy makers and industry leaders. At the same time, there is a lack of agreement between industrialized nations and emerging economies about the approach to global decarbonization efforts in the electric power, transportation, ICT, buildings, agriculture and the manufacturing sectors. The presentation proposes a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation which can be equally attractive to both groups of the countries.
It starts with the causes and effects of carbonization and mitigation opportunities. A major focus is placed on the CO2 produced through electricity production, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of carbon emissions globally. The portfolio includes renewables, nuclear, carbon capture and sequestration, storage, cross-border electricity transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency. The presentation concludes with programs and activities within IEEE which helps to raise awareness about cleantech solutions to promote climate sustainability through conferences, publications and social media.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2023 IEEE President & CEO
02 March 2023
Singapore
Role of the Smart Grid in Facilitating the Integration of Renewables
Invited Talk, National University of Singapore
With the focus on environmental sustainability and energy security, power system planners are looking at renewable energy as supplements and alternatives. But such generation sources have their own challenges – primarily intermittency. It is expected that the smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – will have the ability to manage the load, storage and generation assets (including renewables) in the power grid to enable a large-scale integration of distributed generation.
In a smart grid, information about the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and complex networks. It will therefore be possible to have the integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, off-shore electricity, etc. for smoother system operation. But in order for this to be possible, the electric utility will have to evolve, and change their ways of operation to become an intelligent provider of these services. This lecture introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, and various aspects of the smart grid – technology, standards and regulations. It also addresses the interplay among distributed generation, storage and conventional generation to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid.
National University of Singapore
13 February 2023
Cairo, Egypt
Clean Tech Solutions for Climate Change
Invited Talk, IEEE TEMS Egypt Chapter, Cairo, Egypt
A rising level of greenhouse gas emissions, its effect on life and property, food production and human productivity on the planet are raising alarm bells in the civil society, among policy makers and industry leaders. At the same time, there is a tension between industrialized nations and emerging economies about the approach to global decarbonization efforts in the electric power, transportation, ICT, buildings, agriculture and the manufacturing sectors.
This presentation addresses the causes and effects of carbonization and mitigation opportunities. A major focus is placed on the carbon produced through electricity production, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of carbon emissions globally. The challenge of decarbonization in this sector can be addressed using a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation (including renewables & nuclear), carbon capture and sequestration, storage, cross-border electricity transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency.
Invited Talk
IEEE TEMS Egypt Chapter
Cairo, Egypt
13 February 2022
04 January 2023
Las Vegas, USA
Climate Change: IEEE’s Role in Bringing Technology to Meet the Challenge
Keynote Speech, IEEE Rising Stars, Las Vegas
A rising level of greenhouse gas emissions, its effect on life and property, food production and human productivity on the planet are raising alarm bells in the civil society, among policy makers and industry leaders. At the same time, there is a tension between industrialized nations and emerging economies about the approach to global decarbonization efforts in the electric power, transportation, ICT, buildings, agriculture and the manufacturing sectors. This presentation addresses the causes and effects of carbonization and mitigation opportunities.
A major focus is placed on the carbon produced through electricity production, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of carbon emissions globally. The challenge of decarbonization in this sector can be addressed using a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation (including renewables & nuclear), carbon capture and sequestration, storage, cross-border electricity transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency.
IEEE Rising Stars
Las Vegas, USA
January 04, 2023
28 December 2022
AUST Dhaka, Bangladesh
The Climate Change Challenge: IEEE’s Role in Bringing Technology to Meet the Challenge
IEEE PES Distinguished Lecture, AUST, Dhaka, Bangladesh
A rising level of greenhouse gas emissions, its effect on life and property, food production and human productivity on the planet are raising alarm bells in the civil society, among policy makers and industry leaders. At the same time, there is a tension between industrialized nations and emerging economies about the approach to global decarbonization efforts in the electric power, transportation, ICT, buildings, agriculture and the manufacturing sectors. This presentation addresses the causes and effects of carbonization and mitigation opportunities.
A major focus is placed on the carbon produced through electricity production, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of carbon emissions globally. The challenge of decarbonization in this sector can be addressed using a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation (including renewables & nuclear), carbon capture and sequestration, storage, cross-border electricity transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency.
IEEE PES Distinguished Lecture
AUST, Dhaka, Bangladesh
28 December 2022
22 December 2022
BUET Dhaka, Bangladesh
The Climate Change and the Decarbonization Challenge The Role Smart Grid Can Play in Bangladesh
JRC Memorial Lecture, Buet, Dhaka, Bangladesh
This lecture addresses what is climate change, what is causing it and how it is impacting the daily lives of citizens around the world. It discusses how decarbonization can help mitigate the effects of climate change with renewable energy and smart grid providing a path to the solution in Bangladesh. Some of the emerging and latest technologies being deployed for Smart Grid will be highlighted.
This lecture also addresses the interplay among distributed generation, storage and conventional generation to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid. This will help to deploy energy efficient technologies and integrate wind, solar, and cross-border power transfer for smoother electric power system operation. But, in order for this to be possible, the electric utility will have to evolve, and change their ways of operation to become an intelligent provider of these services.
JRC Memorial Lecture
BUET
18 December 2022
Bangladesh
How Can a Smart Grid Help to Integrate Diverse Sources of Generation and Storage
Keynote Speech, IEEE ICCIT Conference, Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh
With the focus on environmental sustainability and energy security, power system planners are looking at renewable energy and storage as supplements and alternatives. But such generation sources have their own challenges – primarily intermittency. It is expected that the smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – will have the ability to manage the load, storage and generation assets (including renewables) in the power grid to enable a large-scale integration of distributed generation.
In a smart grid, information about the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and complex networks. It will therefore be possible to have the integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, off-shore electricity, etc. for smoother system operation.
The future electric utility will become an intelligent provider of these services. This lecture introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, and various aspects of the smart grid – technology, standards and regulations. It also addresses the interplay among distributed generation, storage and conventional generation to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Joseph Loring Professor & Director
Advanced Research Institute
Virginia Tech, USA
2022 IEEE President-elect
IEEE ICICT
Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh
17 December 2022
Delhi, India
Role of the Smart Grid in Facilitating the Integration of Renewables
Distinguished Lecture, IEEE PES Chapter, Delhi, India
With the focus on environmental sustainability and energy security, power system planners are looking at renewable energy as supplements and alternatives. But such generation sources have their own challenges – primarily intermittency. It is expected that the smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – will have the ability to manage the load, storage and generation assets (including renewables) in the power grid to enable a large-scale integration of distributed generation.
In a smart grid, information about the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and complex networks. It will therefore be possible to have the integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, off-shore electricity, etc. for smoother system operation. But in order for this to be possible, the electric utility will have to evolve, and change their ways of operation to become an intelligent provider of these services. This lecture introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, and various aspects of the smart grid – technology, standards and regulations. It also addresses the interplay among distributed generation, storage and conventional generation to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid.
DLP Talk, Jamia Milia, New Delhi, India
17 December 2022
15 December 2022
Pune, India
Role of the Smart Grid in Facilitating the Integration of Renewables
Distinguished Lecture, IEEE PES/IAS Chapter, Pune, India
With the focus on environmental sustainability and energy security, power system planners are looking at renewable energy as supplements and alternatives. But such generation sources have their own challenges – primarily intermittency. It is expected that the smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – will have the ability to manage the load, storage and generation assets (including renewables) in the power grid to enable a large-scale integration of distributed generation.
In a smart grid, information about the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and complex networks. It will therefore be possible to have the integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, off-shore electricity, etc. for smoother system operation. But in order for this to be possible, the electric utility will have to evolve, and change their ways of operation to become an intelligent provider of these services. This lecture introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, and various aspects of the smart grid – technology, standards and regulations. It also addresses the interplay among distributed generation, storage and conventional generation to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid.
Pune, India
15 Dec 2022
12 December 2022
Bangalore, India
Role of the Smart Grid in Facilitating the Integration of Renewables
Distinguished Lecture, IEEE PES Chapter, Bangalore, India
With the focus on environmental sustainability and energy security, power system planners are looking at renewable energy as supplements and alternatives. But such generation sources have their own challenges – primarily intermittency. It is expected that the smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – will have the ability to manage the load, storage and generation assets (including renewables) in the power grid to enable a large-scale integration of distributed generation.
In a smart grid, information about the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and complex networks. It will therefore be possible to have the integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, off-shore electricity, etc. for smoother system operation. But in order for this to be possible, the electric utility will have to evolve, and change their ways of operation to become an intelligent provider of these services. This lecture introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, and various aspects of the smart grid – technology, standards and regulations. It also addresses the interplay among distributed generation, storage and conventional generation to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid.
DLP Talk, PES Bangalore Chapter, India
12 December 2022
10 December 2022
Kolkata, India
The Existential Threat of Climate Change: How Should We Respond?
Keynote Speech, IEEE CalCon
This lecture will address what is climate change, what is causing it and how it is impacting the daily lives of citizens around the world. In the context the author will the issue of greenhouse gas emissions and how it can be reduced to help mitigate the effect of climate change.
There has been a major focus placed on the carbon produced through electricity generation, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of emissions globally, When focusing on the energy sector alone, it is apparent that nation states are coalescing into two groups when targeting carbon reductions:
- Industrialized nation states, which have been responsible for the vast majority of the total CO2 emissions thus far.
- Emerging economies, which are less responsible for past carbon emissions, but increasing their carbon emissions at a much faster rate.
As the former pushes the latter, which are heavily reliant on fossil fuels to transition towards renewable energy solutions in the future, there is a tension that needs to be navigated if we are to meet CO2 reduction targets globally– and they are, to be clear, shared targets.
A nuanced approach to navigating this tension will be presented which will require industrialized nation states to collaborate with emerging economies to deploy a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation including nuclear, hydrogen, storage and demand side management with advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency.
Saifur Rahman, PhD
Professor, Virginia Tech
2022 IEEE President-elect
10 December 2022
Kolkata, India
Advancing Technology Solutions to Climate Change
DLP Lecture, IEEE PES Kolkata Chapter
China, US, India, Japan and Russia are the top five countries in terms of electricity generation capacity. Between them they had a total capacity of 3,650 million kW in 2016. In terms of fuel sources for electricity coal, natural gas, hydro, nuclear, renewables and oil provided 38.3%, 22.9%, 16.3%, 10.2%, 9% and 3.3% respectively in 2017. This means almost two-thirds of the global electricity production came from fossil fuels in that year. This is reflected in about 10 billion tons of CO2 from electricity generation or about a third of the global production.
However, this mix is expected to change significantly in the next 10 years. By 2030 installed power generation capacities from wind, solar PV, hydro power, nuclear and thermal are going to reach 540 GW, 420 GW, 530 GW, 160 GW and 1200 GW respectively. The top five CO2 emitting countries are: China, United States, India, Russian Federation and Japan. However, CO2 is not the only concern against global warming. The Global Warming Potentials (GWP) of greenhouse gases are as follows: CO2 (1), Methane (28), Hydro fluorocarbons (138), Nitrous oxide (265), Per fluorocarbons (6,630) and Sulphur hexafluoride (23,500). This challenge can be addressed using a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation (including renewables & nuclear), storage and demand side management with advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency. But if emission from the transportation sector continues to rise, the drop in power sector contributions will not be enough. Large scale Electric Vehicle deployment will help, but question remains – how the EV will be powered.
DLP Lecture
IEEE PES Kolkata Chapter
10 December 2022
Kolkata, India
09 December 2022
Kharagpur, India
How Can a Smart Power Grid Help to Integrate Diverse Sources of Generation and Storage
Keynote Speech, First IES Online Conference (ONCON), Kharagpur, India
With the focus on environmental sustainability and energy security, power system planners are looking at renewable energy and storage as supplements and alternatives. But such generation sources have their own challenges – primarily intermittency. It is expected that the smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – will have the ability to manage the load, storage and generation assets (including renewables) in the power grid to enable a large-scale integration of distributed generation.
In a smart grid, information about the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and complex networks. It will therefore be possible to have the integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, off-shore electricity, etc. for smoother system operation.
The future electric utility will become an intelligent provider of these services. This lecture introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, and various aspects of the smart grid – technology, standards and regulations. It also addresses the interplay among distributed generation, storage and conventional generation to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid.
IES OnCon, Kharagpur
9 December 2022
08 December 2022
Global Summit
The Climate Change Challenge: IEEE’s Role in Bringing Technology to Meet the Challenge
Keynote Speech, HAC Global Summit Lecture
A rising level of greenhouse gas emissions, its effect on life and property, food production and human productivity on the planet are raising alarm bells in the civil society, among policy makers and industry leaders. At the same time, there is a tension between industrialized nations and emerging economies about the approach to global decarbonization efforts in the electric power, transportation, ICT, buildings, agriculture and the manufacturing sectors.
This presentation addresses the causes and effects of carbonization and mitigation opportunities. A major focus is placed on the carbon produced through electricity production, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of carbon emissions globally. The challenge of decarbonization in this sector can be addressed using a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation (including renewables & nuclear), carbon capture and sequestration, storage, cross-border electricity transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency.
Global HAC Talk
IEEE Virtual
08 December 2022
08 December 2022
Beijing, China
Engineering Education and Research in the Age of Smart Grid and the Evolving Power System
Invited Talk, 3rd International Forum on Engineering Education, Beijing, China
Prof. Saifur Rahman
2022 IEEE President-elect
Director, Virginia Tech Adv
26 November 2022
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Causes and Effects of Carbonization on the Climate: Decarbonization Opportunities in the Electric Power Sector
Keynote Speech, IEEE ICEPE Conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh
A rising level of greenhouse gas emissions, its effect on life and property, food production and human productivity on the planet are raising alarm bells in the civil society, among policy makers and industry leaders. At the same time, there is a tension between industrialized nations and emerging economies about the approach to global decarbonization efforts in the electric power, transportation, ICT, buildings, agriculture and the manufacturing sectors.
This presentation addresses the causes and effects of carbonization and mitigation opportunities. A major focus is placed on the carbon produced through electricity production, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of carbon emissions globally. The challenge of decarbonization in this sector can be addressed using a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation (including renewables & nuclear), carbon capture and sequestration, storage, cross-border electricity transfer and advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency.
Keynote Speech
ICEPE
26 November 2022
Dhaka, Bangladesh
10 November 2022
COP27, Egypt
The global engineering view: Delivering an equitable, sustainable and low carbon resilient world
Thematic Talk at the United Nations COP27 Conference Side Event, Egypt.
The talk focuses on ” Developing scientific tools to model and better understand the impacts of climate change on reliability and resilience of the electric power grid – both distributed and synchronized.”
10 November 2022
COP27, Egypt
Educating the Energy Education Workforce in STEM Skills
Invited Talk at the Energy Transition Network Education launch event of the International Renewable Energy Agency at the United Nations COP27 Conference, Egypt.
This talk focuses on “What STEM education opportunities IEEE offers for pre-university students and teachers across the globe. It highlights IEEE’s TryEngineering program and the Volunteer STEM portal.”
10 November 2022
Hong Kong
A Portfolio of Technology Solutions to Achieve Global Decarbonization
Keynote speech at the IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society, Hong Kong.
This talk focuses on a better understanding of carbonization, impacts of rapid carbonization and a portfolio of technology solutions to achieve global decarbonization.
05 November 2022
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Fourth Industrial Revolution and Climate Change
Keynote Speech, International Conference on 4IE for Emerging Future (4IREF), Dhaka, Bangladesh
Climate change and its effect is upon us as we enter the fourth industry revolution (4IR) in automating manufacturing and industrial processes using smart technologies. As such, 4IR should be designed and deployed in a sustainable manner that will minimize byproducts and processes contributing to global warming and climate change.
IEEE is playing a central role in responding to the challenges of climate change by mobilizing its vast knowhow and knowledge base in its technical societies such as artificial intelligence, computing, electronics, robotics, energy, sensors and telecommunications that are the building blocks of the 4IR.
02 November 2022
Singapore
Challenges and Opportunities of Decarbonization in the
Global Electric Power Sector
Keynote Speech, 2022 PES ISGT Conference, Singapore
China, US, India, Japan and Russia are the top five countries in terms of electricity generation capacity. Between them they had a total capacity of 3,650 million kW in 2016. In terms of fuel sources for electricity coal, natural gas, hydro, nuclear, renewables and oil provided 38.3%, 22.9%, 16.3%, 10.2%, 9% and 3.3% respectively in 2017. This means almost two-thirds of the global electricity production came from fossil fuels in that year. This is reflected in about 10 billion tons of CO2 from electricity generation or about a third of the global production. However, this mix is expected to change significantly in the next 10 years.
By 2030 installed power generation capacities from wind, solar PV, hydro power, nuclear and thermal are going to reach 540 GW, 420 GW, 530 GW, 160 GW and 1200 GW respectively. The top five CO2 emitting countries are: China, United States, India, Russian Federation and Japan. However, CO2 is not the only concern against global warming. The Global Warming Potentials (GWP) of greenhouse gases are as follows: CO2 (1), Methane (28), Hydro fluorocarbons (138), Nitrous oxide (265), Per fluorocarbons (6,630) and Sulphur hexafluoride (23,500). This challenge can be addressed using a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation (including renewables & nuclear), storage and demand side management with advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency. But if emission from the transportation sector continues to rise, the drop in power sector contributions will not be enough. Large scale Electric Vehicle deployment will help, but question remains – how will the EV be powered.
Keynote Speech
ISGT Asia
02 November 2022
Singapore
26 October 2022
Malaysia
Role of the Smart Grid in Facilitating the Integration of Renewables
Keynote Speech, GECOST, Curtin University, Malaysia
With the focus on environmental sustainability and energy security, power system planners are looking at renewable energy as supplements and alternatives. But such generation sources have their own challenges – primarily intermittency. It is expected that the smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – will have the ability to manage the load, storage and generation assets (including renewables) in the power grid to enable a large-scale integration of distributed generation.
In a smart grid, information about the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and complex networks. It will therefore be possible to have the integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, off-shore electricity, etc. for smoother system operation. But in order for this to be possible, the electric utility will have to evolve, and change their ways of operation to become an intelligent provider of these services. This lecture introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, and various aspects of the smart grid – technology, standards and regulations. It also addresses the interplay among distributed generation, storage and conventional generation to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid.
Keynote Speech
International Conference on STEM for the 4th Industrial Revolution
Khulna, Bangladesh
2 July 2022
12 October 2022
Mumbai, India
Role of the Smart Grid in Facilitating the Integration of Renewables
DLP Talk, IEEE Bombay Section, PES Chapter, Mumbai, India
With the focus on environmental sustainability and energy security, power system planners are looking at renewable energy as supplements and alternatives. But such generation sources have their own challenges – primarily intermittency. It is expected that the smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – will have the ability to manage the load, storage and generation assets (including renewables) in the power grid to enable a large-scale integration of distributed generation.
In a smart grid, information about the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and complex networks. It will therefore be possible to have the integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, off-shore electricity, etc. for smoother system operation. But in order for this to be possible, the electric utility will have to evolve, and change their ways of operation to become an intelligent provider of these services. This lecture introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, and various aspects of the smart grid – technology, standards and regulations. It also addresses the interplay among distributed generation, storage and conventional generation to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid.
IEEE Bombay Section PES Chapter
12 October 2022
11 October 2022
China
Role of Energy Storage and Hydrogen in Decarbonization
CSEE JPES Forum, China
This presentation starts with the role H2 and Storage in decarbonization. It starts with the causes of greenhouse gas emissions,and addresses different storage technologies – pumped storage, compressed air, battery, supercapacitors, superconducting magnetic energy storage, thermal energy storage, gravity energy storage, flywheel. Then the technology of H2 for storing energy is discussed with examples of different types of H2 productions like using high pressure steam to break down CH4 into H2 and CO2. Also Electrolysis. Where H2 can be stored and how to distribute it.
09 September 2022
Virginia, USA
A Portfolio of Technology Solutions to Achieve Global Decarbonization
AABEA Thematic Lecture
There is an unprecedented level of awareness of climate change and the role of decarbonization in enabling environmental sustainability moving forward.
In particular, there has been a major focus placed on the carbon produced through electricity generation, as it is responsible for roughly 30% of emissions globally, When focusing on the energy sector alone, it is apparent that nation states are coalescing into two groups when targeting carbon reductions:
- Industrialized nation states, which have been responsible for the vast majority of the total CO2 emissions thus far.
- Emerging economies, which are less responsible for past carbon emissions.
As the former pushes the latter, which are heavily reliant on fossil fuels to transition towards renewable energy solutions, there is a tension that needs to be navigated if we are to meet CO2 reduction targets – and they are, to be clear, shared targets.
A nuanced approach to navigating this tension will require industrialized nation states to collaborate with emerging economies to deploy a portfolio of solutions with low-carbon generation including nuclear, hydrogen, storage and demand side management with advanced technology focusing on energy efficiency.
Saifur Rahman, PhD Professor, Virginia Tech 2022 IEEE President-elect
02 July 2022
Khulna, Bangladesh
Role of the Smart Grid in Facilitating the Integration of Renewables
Keynote Speech, International Conference on STEM for the 4th Industrial Revolution
With the focus on environmental sustainability and energy security, power system planners are looking at renewable energy as supplements and alternatives. But such generation sources have their own challenges – primarily intermittency. It is expected that the smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – will have the ability to manage the load, storage and generation assets (including renewables) in the power grid to enable a large-scale integration of distributed generation.
In a smart grid, information about the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and complex networks. It will therefore be possible to have the integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, off-shore electricity, etc. for smoother system operation. But in order for this to be possible, the electric utility will have to evolve, and change their ways of operation to become an intelligent provider of these services. This lecture introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, and various aspects of the smart grid – technology, standards and regulations. It also addresses the interplay among distributed generation, storage and conventional generation to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid.
Keynote Speech
International Conference on STEM for the 4th Industrial Revolution
Khulna, Bangladesh
2 July 2022
29 June 2022
Seoul, Korea
Global Electric Power Sector: Working Towards a Net-Zero Carbon Future
Keynote Speech, ICEE 2022
In terms of fuel sources for electricity coal, natural gas, hydro, nuclear, renewables and oil provided 38.3%, 22.9%, 16.3%, 10.2%, 9% and 3.3% respectively in 2017. This means almost two-thirds of the global electricity production came from fossil fuels in that year. This is reflected in about 10 billion tons of CO2 from electricity generation or about a third of the global production. However, this mix is expected to change significantly in the next 10 years.
By 2030 installed power generation capacities from wind, solar PV, hydro power, nuclear and thermal are going to reach 540 GW, 420 GW, 530 GW, 160 GW and 1200 GW respectively. However, CO2 is not the only concern against global warming. The Global Warming Potentials (GWP) of greenhouse gases are as follows: CO2 (1), Methane (28), Hydro fluorocarbons (138), Nitrous oxide (265), Per fluorocarbons (6,630) and Sulphur hexafluoride (23,500). So, the bottom line is: there needs to be a concerted effort both at the supply and demand levels to decarbonize the global economy. Efforts within IEEE to reduce the carbon footprint from the institute’s operation will also be discussed in this presentation.
Seoul, Korea
June 2022
29 June 2022
Western Saudi Arabia
Electric Power Sector’s Contribution to Climate Change: A Changing Footprint
IEEE PES DLP Speaker
In 2020 the global total installed capacity for electricity generation was 7,860 GW. Following is the breakdown by fuel sources of electricity in that year: coal (27.4%), natural gas (23.5%), hydro (17.2%), nuclear (5.1%), oil (5.1%), wind (9.2%), solar PV (9.5%) and other renewables (3.0%). This means 56% of global electricity generation capacity came from fossil fuels in 2020. However, this mix is expected to change significantly by the of this decade. By 2030 the total global installed power generation capacity is expected to rise to 10,350 GW. Following is the breakdown by fuel sources of electricity in that year: coal (20.8%), natural gas (22.2%), hydro (15.4%), nuclear (4.3%), oil (3.4%), wind (12.5%), solar PV (18.4%) and other renewables (2.9%). This means 46.4% of global electricity generation capacity will come from fossil fuels in 2030. This is a 10 point drop in 10 years.
Here is the global breakdown of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion by type of fuels (2019): Coal 44%, petroleum 34% and natural gas 22%. However, CO2 is not the only concern against global warming. The Global Warming Potentials (GWP) of greenhouse gases are as follows: CO2 (1), Methane (28), Hydro fluorocarbons (138), Nitrous oxide (265), Per fluorocarbons (6,630) and Sulphur hexafluoride (23,500). So, the bottom line is: Efforts in the electric power sector to replace fossil fuel with renewables and nuclear will help. But if emission from the transportation sector continues to rise, the drop in power sector contributions will not be enough. Large scale Electric Vehicle deployment will help, but question remains – how will the EV be powered.
IEEE PES DLP Lecture
IEEE PES Chapter, Western Saudi Arabia
29 June 2022
27 May 2022
Jaipur, India
Energy Efficiency in Smart Buildings through IoT Sensor Integration
Keynote Speech, Malaviya National Institute of Technology
Internet of Things (IoT) deployments offer a much higher value proposition if these can function in the context of smart buildings. Such advanced information and communication technology (ICT) applications in commercial buildings, schools, libraries, shopping centers, etc. offer low cost but highly effective monitoring and control opportunities. Sensors deployed in key locations can monitor the building environment in real-time, collect information for intelligent decision making, and facilitate various services. An IoT sensor platform has been developed that provides a unified communication platform which can integrate information from disparate sources and provide one control hierarchy.
It is a powerful, low-cost, open-architecture software platform that can monitor and control major electrical loads (e.g., HVAC, lighting and plug loads), as well as solar PV systems, energy storage units and other IoT sensors in commercial buildings. The platform can provide new or legacy buildings with a building automation system (BAS) or connect with existing BAS systems in large and small commercial buildings. This platform leverages machine learning algorithms to draw insights from a deployed building’s historical operating data and occupant preferences to save energy (kWh) while increasing occupant comfort. This also allows buildings to reduce peak demand (kW) through direct communication with utilities using demand response protocols such as openADR.
Keynote speech
Malaviya NIT
Jaipur, India
27 May 2022
12 April 2022
Paris, France
Global Electric Power Sector: Engaging with Environmental Issues
Invited Talk, French National Academy of Technology
China, US, India, Japan and Russia are the top five countries in terms of electricity generation capacity. Between them they had a total capacity of 3,650 million kW in 2016. In terms of fuel sources for electricity coal, natural gas, hydro, nuclear, renewables and oil provided 38.3%, 22.9%, 16.3%, 10.2%, 9% and 3.3% respectively in 2017. This means almost two-thirds of the global electricity production came from fossil fuels in that year. This is reflected in about 10 billion tons of CO2 from electricity generation or about a third of the global production.
However, this mix is expected to change significantly in the next 10 years. By 2030 installed power generation capacities from wind, solar PV, hydro power, nuclear and thermal are going to reach 540 GW, 420 GW, 530 GW, 160 GW and 1200 GW respectively. The top five CO2 emitting countries are: China, United States, India, Russian Federation and Japan. However, CO2 is not the only concern against global warming. The Global Warming Potentials (GWP) of greenhouse gases are as follows: CO2 (1), Methane (28), Hydro fluorocarbons (138), Nitrous oxide (265), Per fluorocarbons (6,630) and Sulphur hexafluoride (23,500). So, the bottom line is: Efforts in the electric power sector to replace fossil fuel with renewables and nuclear will help. But if emission from the transportation sector continues to rise, the drop in power sector contributions will not be enough. Large scale Electric Vehicle deployment will help, but question remains – how will the EV be powered.
French National Academy of Technologists
Paris, France
12 April 2022
07 April 2022
Delft, Netherlands
Role of the Smart Grid in Facilitating the Integration of Renewables
Invited Talk, Technical University, Delft, Netherlands
With the focus on environmental sustainability and energy security, power system planners are looking at renewable energy as supplements and alternatives. But such generation sources have their own challenges – primarily intermittency. It is expected that the smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – will have the ability to manage the load, storage and generation assets (including renewables) in the power grid to enable a large-scale integration of distributed generation. In a smart grid, information about the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and complex networks.
It will therefore be possible to have the integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, off-shore electricity, etc. for smoother system operation. But in order for this to be possible, the electric utility will have to evolve, and change their ways of operation to become an intelligent provider of these services. This lecture introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, and various aspects of the smart grid – technology, standards and regulations. It also addresses the interplay among distributed generation, storage and conventional generation to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid.
21March 2022
USA
Smart Energy Efficiency in Smart Cities
Invited Talk, IEEE Smart Cities Week 2022
A smart city relies on widely distributed smart devices to monitor the urban environment in real-time, collects information for intelligent decision making, and facilitates various services to improve the quality of urban living. The distributed network of intelligent sensor nodes, as well as data centers/clouds where sensor data are stored and shared, constitutes a smart city infrastructure. Participatory sensing plays an indispensable role in emerging initiatives of a smart city, which retrieves sensor data from groups of people or communities. The proliferation of personal mobile devices and development of online social networks make participatory sensing viable at a large scale but introduce many open problems at the same time.
Smart cities address urban challenges such as pollution, energy efficiency, security, parking, traffic, transportation, and others by utilizing advanced technologies in data gathering and communications interconnectivity via the Internet. It provides real time and remote monitoring for different aspects of data management in areas such as transportation, communication, video surveillance, and sensors distributed throughout the city. Simultaneously, the Smart City building blocks like education, telemedicine, health care, IT applications, pollution management, etc. can be deployed in Smart Village initiatives to have a greater impact on the rural population throughout the world. This will support the world’s energy-impoverished communities by providing a comprehensive solution combining renewable energy, community-based education, and entrepreneurial opportunities through reliable electricity and internet connectivity.
Webinar IEEE Smart Cities Week
21 March 2022
19 March 2022
India
Role of the Smart Grid in Facilitating the Integration of Renewables
Invited Talk, Shri D.M. Tagare Memorial Lecture, IEEE PES/IAS Chapter, Pune Section, India
With the focus on environmental sustainability and energy security, power system planners are looking at renewable energy as supplements and alternatives. But such generation sources have their own challenges – primarily intermittency. It is expected that the smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – will have the ability to manage the load, storage and generation assets (including renewables) in the power grid to enable a large-scale integration of distributed generation. In a smart grid, information about the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and complex networks.
It will therefore be possible to have the integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, off-shore electricity, etc. for smoother system operation. But in order for this to be possible, the electric utility will have to evolve, and change their ways of operation to become an intelligent provider of these services. This lecture introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, and various aspects of the smart grid – technology, standards and regulations. It also addresses the interplay among distributed generation, storage and conventional generation to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid.
17 March 2022
South Africa
4th Industrial Revolution Innovations in Energy Internet
Invited Talk, SENTECH Research and Innovation Collaboration, South Africa
17 March 2022
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Role of the Smart Grid in Facilitating the Integration of Renewables into the Power Grid
Keynote Speech at the ASEAN Electrotechnical Symposium & EXhibition
With the focus on environmental sustainability and energy security, power system planners are looking at renewable energy as supplements and alternatives. But such generation sources have their own challenges – primarily intermittency. It is expected that the smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – will have the ability to manage the load, storage and generation assets (including renewables) in the power grid to enable a large-scale integration of distributed generation.
In a smart grid, information about the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and complex networks. It will therefore be possible to have the integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, off-shore electricity, etc. for smoother system operation. But in order for this to be possible, the electric utility will have to evolve, and change their ways of operation to become an intelligent provider of these services. This lecture introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, and various aspects of the smart grid – technology, standards and regulations. It also addresses the interplay among distributed generation, storage and conventional generation to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid.
ASEAN, Malaysia
17 March 2022
04 March 2022
Aligarh, India
Improving Academy-Industry Collaboration in Engineering
Invited Talk, World Engineering Day, Aligarh Muslim University
All developed countries in the east and west have strong higher education programs, which are well-designed to match industry requirements. At the same time, they have programs that support global collaboration which helps with skills sharing as needed. For example, the US National Science Foundation has the GOALI (Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry) program which supports industry participation in academic research. In the 70’s the US ran the Research Applied to National Needs (RANN) program which brought academia and industry together to meet the nation’s high-tech manpower challenges. Simultaneously US, EU and UK run the US-India, US-China, EU-China, UK-India joint research programs which require industry academy collaboration on both sides.
In the east, India runs the GIAN (Global Initiatives of Academic Networks) program where Indian universities are given funding to work with scholars/researchers in developed countries. Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) supports international researchers to conduct research in Japan which helps both academia and industry in Japan. China supports collaboration between the Chinese and overseas academia through the China National Key R&D International Fund. The lecture will showcase various global programs which are enhancing such collaborations for high-tech manpower development, and the author’s own experience in working with industry-academia collaborative research projects in the US, Japan, India and China.
Prof. Saifur Rahman, PhD
College of Engineering, Virginia Tech
Director, Virginia Tech Advanced Research Institute, USA
2022 IEEE President-elect
02 March 2022
India
Evolving Architecture of the 21st Century Grid With Two-Way Power Flows
Plenary Panel, India Smart Utility Week (ISUW 2022), India
25 February 2022
Beijing, China
4th Industrial Revolution as a Vehicle for Enhanced Industry-Academy Collaboration,
Invited Talk at the College of Engineering, Peking University
China is a good example of how the country’s economic engine is driven by a high-tech manpower which is jointly developed by academia and industry. All developed countries in the east and west have strong higher education programs, which are well-designed to match industry requirements. At the same time, they have programs that support global collaboration which helps with skills sharing as needed. For example, the US National Science Foundation has the GOALI (Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry) program which supports industry participation in academic research. In the 70’s the US ran the Research Applied to National Needs (RANN) program which brought academia and industry together to meet the nation’s high-tech manpower challenges. Simultaneously US, EU and UK run the US-India, US-China, EU-China, UK-India joint research programs which require industry academia collaboration on both sides. China supports collaboration between the Chinese and overseas academia through the China National Key R&D International Fund.
The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is understood to be the automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial processes, using modern smart technology. Large-scale machine-to-machine communication (M2M) and the internet of things (IoT) help with increased automation, improved communication and self-monitoring. These have applications in advanced computing, robotics, electronic chip manufacturing, energy production and delivery systems, telemedicine, electrification, etc. 4IR can provide immense opportunities for industry-academia collaboration for meeting targeted national needs in many Asian countries. The lecture will showcase various global programs which are enhancing such collaborations for high-tech manpower development, and the author’s own experience in working with industry-academia collaborative research projects in the US, Japan, India and China.
Prof. Saifur Rahman, PhD
College of Engineering, Peking University
Director, Virginia Tech Advanced Research Institute, USA
2022 IEEE President-elect
24 February 2022
Sydney, Australia
The Global Electric Power Sector: Engaging with Environmental Issues
Keynote Speech, IEEE IAS/IES/PELS NSW Australia Chapters, Sydney, Australia
China, US, India, Japan and Russia are the top five countries in terms of electricity generation capacity. Between them they had a total capacity of 3,650 million kW in 2016. In terms of fuel sources for electricity coal, natural gas, hydro, nuclear, renewables and oil provided 38.3%, 22.9%, 16.3%, 10.2%, 9% and 3.3% respectively in 2017. This means almost two-thirds of the global electricity production came from fossil fuels in that year. This is reflected in about 10 billion tons of CO2 from electricity generation or about a third of the global production.
However, this mix is expected to change significantly in the next 10 years. By 2030 installed power generation capacities from wind, solar PV, hydro power, nuclear and thermal are going to reach 540 GW, 420 GW, 530 GW, 160 GW and 1200 GW respectively. The top five CO2 emitting countries are: China, United States, India, Russian Federation and Japan. However, CO2 is not the only concern against global warming. The Global Warming Potentials (GWP) of greenhouse gases are as follows: CO2 (1), Methane (28), Hydro fluorocarbons (138), Nitrous oxide (265), Per fluorocarbons (6,630) and Sulphur hexafluoride (23,500). So, the bottom line is: Efforts in the electric power sector to replace fossil fuel with renewables and nuclear will help. But if emission from the transportation sector continues to rise, the drop in power sector contributions will not be enough. Large scale Electric Vehicle deployment will help, but question remains – how will the EV be powered.
IEEE IAS/IES/PELS New South Wales, Australia Chapter
Sydney, Australia
24 Feb 2022
11 February 2022
Delhi, India
The Global Electric Power Sector: Engaging with Environmental Issues
Keynote Speech, DELCON 2022, IEEE Delhi Section Delhi, India
China, US, India, Japan and Russia are the top five countries in terms of electricity generation capacity. Between them they had a total capacity of 3,650 million kW in 2016. In terms of fuel sources for electricity coal, natural gas, hydro, nuclear, renewables and oil provided 38.3%, 22.9%, 16.3%, 10.2%, 9% and 3.3% respectively in 2017. This means almost two-thirds of the global electricity production came from fossil fuels in that year. This is reflected in about 10 billion tons of CO2 from electricity generation or about a third of the global production.
However, this mix is expected to change significantly in the next 10 years. By 2030 installed power generation capacities from wind, solar PV, hydro power, nuclear and thermal are going to reach 540 GW, 420 GW, 530 GW, 160 GW and 1200 GW respectively. The top five CO2 emitting countries are: China, United States, India, Russian Federation and Japan each producing between nine and one billion metric tons of CO2 in 2016. However, CO2 is not the only concern against global warming. The Global Warming Potentials (GWP) of greenhouse gases are as follows: CO2 (1), Methane (28), Hydro fluorocarbons (138), Nitrous oxide (265), Per fluorocarbons (6,630) and Sulphur hexafluoride (23,500). So, the bottom line is: Efforts in the electric power sector to replace fossil fuel with renewables and nuclear will help. But if emission from the transportation sector continues to rise, the drop in power sector contributions will not be enough. Large scale Electric Vehicle deployment will help, but question remains – how will the EV be powered.
DelCon, Delhi, India
10 Feb 2022
03 February 2022
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Preparing Engineering Students to be a Part of the Global Technical Workforce Education and Training Needs
Keynote Speech at City University Webinar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
There are two elements to this discussion. A bulk of engineering graduates go to work right after graduation. Only a small fraction goes to graduate school. And this is true across the world. When I say ‘engineering’ I include computer scientists also.
An engineer is supposed to be ready to start working right when he/she enters the job market. It is a common practice for the employer to offer some on-the-job training. But the training is more effective if the recent graduate has some training and exposure to how things are done in the industrial setting where he/she is entering.
For this reason it is very important to have industry engineers become involved in the training of engineering students as they pass through their universities/colleges.
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