ORNL Guest Lecturer: Burak Ozpineci
Engagement Opportunities in IEEE and Associated Career Advancement: A Perspective
This seminar explored engagement opportunities provided by IEEE and discussed how active participation can accelerate career advancement. IEEE is recognized worldwide for its commitment to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity, fostering innovation and excellence in various fields. Its global network supports professional growth, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among researchers, practitioners, and students. The session also introduced the new IEEE chapter—the Transportation Electrification Council (TEC) for the East Tennessee Region. As the first TEC chapter in North America, it is at the forefront of the transportation electrification revolution, engaging with cutting-edge advancements in electric and hybrid vehicles, more-electric ships and aircraft, rail systems, and personal transport. The TEC chapter aims to create leadership opportunities, enhance professional development across disciplines including motive power, energy storage, power grid integration, electronic intelligence, and control technologies. Attendees gained insights into how involvement with IEEE and the TEC chapter can empower professionals by providing a platform that fosters collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of ideas in the field of transportation electrification.
Bio
Burak Ozpineci earned his B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Orta Dogu Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, in 1994. He then completed his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 1998 and 2002, respectively. Since 2001, he has been with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he began as a student and has held positions as a researcher, founding group leader of the Power and Energy Systems Group, group leader of the Power Electronics and Electric Machinery Group. He currently serves as a Corporate Fellow and the Section Head of the Vehicle and Mobility Systems Research Section. Additionally, he has a joint faculty appointment with The University of Tennessee. Dr. Ozpineci is a Fellow of IEEE.
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