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
Congratulations to Dr. Yunwei (Ryan) Li on Receiving APEGA's 2025 Research Excellence Summit Award!
May 2nd, 2025: We are elated to announce that Dr. Yunwei (Ryan) Li has been awarded the 2025 Research Excellence Summit Award by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)! This prestigious honor recognizes his pivotal contributions in addressing grid challenges through pioneering AC/DC microgrid systems, developing smart control strategies, and enabling high-performance power converters. His work has also driven practical innovations—leading utility companies to pilot new technologies and inspiring the creation of a cleantech startup focused on overcoming grid capacity limits for electric vehicle charging. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Li on this well-deserved recognition!
For more information about the award, please visit: Research Excellence| APEGA
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.