About the ELITE Grid Research Lab
Lab Director
Dr. Yunwei (Ryan) Li
Ph.D., P.Eng., IEEE Fellow, CAE Fellow Professor and University of Alberta Senior Engineering Research Chair Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Phone: (780)-492-3333
- Office: 11-224, DICE Building
- Email: yunwei.li@ualberta.ca
ELITE Grid Research Lab News
ELITE Grid Research Lab Participates in the Edmonton Outreach Event at TELUS World of Science!
Nov. 10th, 2024: Two lab members, Mariam Mughees (PhD student) and Xiaoting Wang (Postdoctoral fellow), engaged in a science outreach event for children at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton, organized in partnership with the Future Energy Systems group at the University of Alberta. During the event, our lab showcased the transformative role of AI technology in energy management through interactive demonstrations and engaging exhibits, sparking curiosity and interest in engineering among younger generation while offering attendees an accessible and inspiring introduction to cutting-edge advancements in sustainable energy solutions.
For more information regarding the event, you may find them here.
Research Interests
- Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Storage Systems.
- Modeling, Control, and Energy Management of Microgrid and Smart Distribution Systems.
- Smart Grid-Interfacing Power Converters.
- High-Power Converters and Industrial Drives.