The 4th IEEE International Power Electronics and Application Conference

NEWSMORE>

The PEAC 2026 Advance Program is now available online!
2026/10/27 17:56:18
Industry Session, Tutorial Submission Deadline Extended to July 30th, 2026
2026/7/16 10:24:26
Digest Submission Deadline Extended to July 20th, 2026
2026/7/1 9:51:49
FAQ for Paper Submission to IEEE PEAC 2026
2026/5/19 10:32:38
Call for Papers for IEEE PEAC 2026 Released!
2026/9/9 14:48:33

Ryan (Yunwei) Li

Ryan (Yunwei) Li
University of Alberta, Canada
Professor and Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
President-Elect, IEEE Power Electronics Society
IEEE Fellow
Title: Graph-Based Power Electronics: From Converter Topologies to Intelligent Energy Systems

Abstract:

Power electronics is becoming the backbone of an increasingly complex energy system, connecting renewable generation, energy storage, electric transportation, and highly dynamic loads such as data centres. As converter architectures, control strategies, and system integrations continue to evolve, new approaches are needed to understand and design these systems in a holistic perspective. This presentation explores graph theory as a framework for connecting converter topology, modulation, control, and system-level optimization. From fundamental topological relationships to graph-based intelligent control, we will examine how a graph-based approach can bridge power electronics and emerging AI technologies, offering new pathways toward scalable, intelligent, and interconnected energy systems.

Biography:

Dr. Yunwei (Ryan) Li is currently a University of Alberta Senior Engineering Research Chair and Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Dr. Li received the Ph.D. degree from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and was a Visiting Scholar with the Aalborg University, Denmark, and a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada. He also worked at Rockwell Automation Canada before joined University of Alberta in 2007. His research interests focus on power electronics and their applications in distributed energy resources, microgrids, transportation electrification, and electric motor drives.
Dr. Li currently serves as Vice President for Products of IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) and will serve as PELS President 2027-2028. Dr. Li received the Research Excellence Summit Award by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta in 2025, Nagamori Foundation Award in 2022, and the Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Power Electronics Engineer Award from IEEE PELS in 2013. He is a Fellow of IEEE, a Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering, and recognized as the Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher.

KEYNOTE