Prof recognized for global impact on renewable energy systems

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

An electrical and computer engineering professor has received international recognition for advancing renewable energy research that supports more sustainable power systems worldwide.

Earlier this week, Dr. Claudio Cañizares was awarded the 2025 Power & Energy Society (PES) Ramakumar Family Renewable Energy Excellence Award by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for his leadership in integrating renewable energy into complex energy infrastructures.

Cañizares, a University Professor and Hydro One Endowed Chair, also serves as Executive Director of the À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Institute for Sustainable Energy (WISE). His research spans stability, control, optimization, and simulation of bulk power systems and microgrids, with a focus on innovation in smart grids and energy markets.

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Dr. Claudio Canizares

Dr. Claudio Cañizares