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October 30, 2020 By Dinuka Jayaweera

Power to Gas (P2G or PtG) system converts surplus electrical energy from Renewable Energy Sources (RES) such as wind, solar, and hydropower to produce gases by performing water electrolysis. The purpose of the P2G system is for long- term energy storage and clean environment. Oxygen can be released to the atmosphere or stored in tanks […]

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Potential Challenges and Opportunities of Automated, Connected, Electric and Shared Vehicles

June 16, 2019 By Dinuka Jayaweera

“I do believe in the horse. The automobile is no more than a transitory phenomenon.” Wilhelm II, last German Emperor, 1859 — 1941 Despite Wilhelm’s evaluation of automobiles, the industry grew tremendously over the last 100 years to more than 80 million cars sold in 2018. Since the late 19th-century, car manufacturers’ main revenue streams […]

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How Artificial Intelligence Will Influence Materials Engineers

December 18, 2018 By Dinuka Jayaweera

Could Artificial Intelligence(AI) one day help engineers develop materials that are stronger, lighter and more resilient than what is in use today? Quite possibly — and that could make the work of materials engineers more efficient, and reduce time to market. Incorporating AI and Machine Learning(ML) into the materials engineering workflow could be a distinct […]

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The Role of Environmental Engineers in Sustainability

October 8, 2018 By Dinuka Jayaweera

Engineers play a critical role in making sustainability a part of everyday life. Sustainability calls for planning for the future when designing for the present. And environmental engineers have the knowledge and leadership to provide the direction needed to improve the quality of our environment and ensure its quality for generations to come. Their work starts […]

Tech

Artificial Intelligence is Not Just for Robots

August 4, 2018 By Dinuka Jayaweera

Thanks to Hollywood and the popularity of television shows such as “Westworld,” many people associate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning primarily with robots. In reality, the applications for AI are far wider reaching. Sectors as disparate as logistics, maintenance, health care and even education can benefit from AI technology. Logistics Supply chains can benefit […]

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Tech review: Electrospinning – Weaving tiny fibres

November 9, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

Electrospinning: An ancient nanotechnology rediscovered for modern demands Electrosinning, the closely related cousin of electrospraying, is a method of using high voltage electric charge to draw a polymer into a fine fibre [1]. Depending on the strictness of your definition it can be considered a nanofabrication process. Electrospun fibre is commonly between 150 nm to […]

Member Profiles

YP Member Spotlight – Anthony Deese

September 21, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

IEEE PES Young Professionals is an international community of enthusiastic, dynamic, and innovative members and volunteers. A spotlight on selected PES YP members is provided here to provide insight into this great community. These members provide unique insight into their education, career goals and progression, and personal lives. Anthony please tell us about yourself I am […]

Continuing Education

Finished study? Where to next?

September 5, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

You have your necessary engineering tertiary qualification; check! You are a member of various engineering related organisations; check! You are actively partaking in numerous co-curricular activities; check! ……. however you are struggling to ‘land’ that first job, relevant work experience and job ready skills. This is the problem facing many current graduates from all over […]

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship: Startup Weekend in Chennai

June 12, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

Ever wondered what it takes to be an entrepreneur? The professional and personal challenges, the high and lows, the failures and the success? Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with over […]

Member Profiles

Who am I? Qualcomm, Motorola, IEEE and San Diego

June 9, 2015 By Eddie Custovic

Today we have the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Xun Luo, a research staff member at Qualcomm Inc, an adjunct faculty member at the University of California, San Diego, and a distinguished guest professor at Tianjin University of Technology, China. Dr. Luo is also a Program Evaluator for the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. In […]