Dr. Prasad Enjeti, TI Professor III in Analog Engineering in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University, received the 2021 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Industry Applications Society (IAS) Outstanding Achievement Award.
Enjeti is a renowned scholar and researcher in the field of power electronics. Along with his students, he has made significant contributions to the advancement of grid-connected power electronic converters and their industrial applications. His contributions have led to several patents with licensing arrangements, and he has published over 250 papers in IEEE journals and conferences. His recent work to detect cyber intrusions of grid connected inverters with digital watermarking is innovative and his team is currently extending this work for renewable rich microgrids.
“Being selected to receive the 2021 IEEE Industry Applications Society outstanding achievement award is an incredible honor,” Enjeti said. “This nomination has been a gratifying recognition of the work done by many able and highly talented graduate students with whom I had the privilege to work with. I’m grateful for being seen and recognized.”
The purpose of the IAS Outstanding Achievement Award is to honor an individual who has made an outstanding contribution in the application of electricity to industry in accordance to the scope of the IEEE IAS, which includes the development and application of electrical systems, apparatus, devices and controls to the processes and equipment of industry and commerce; the promotion of safe, reliable and economic installations; the encouragement of energy conservation; and the creation of voluntary standards and recommended practices.