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June 2026 Networking Night – IEEE Orange County Section
Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store, 4533 Campus Dr, Irvine, California, United States, 92612June 2026 Networking Night – IEEE Orange County Section
Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store, 4533 Campus Dr, Irvine, California, United States, 92612Week of Events
Sunday, June 7, 2026
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Monday, June 8, 2026
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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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June 10, 2026 -Samoa’s Power System in Transition: Managing Grid Reliability, Generation Constraints, and the Current Energy Crisis
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June 10, 2026 -June 2026 Networking Night – IEEE Orange County Section
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June 10, 2026 -June 2026 Networking Night – IEEE Orange County Section
Samoa’s Power System in Transition: Managing Grid Reliability, Generation Constraints, and the Current Energy Crisis
This webinar provides an overview of the evolving power system in Samoa as the country increases its integration of renewable energy resources. The presentation introduces the structure of the national grid operated by Electric Power Corporation Samoa and highlights recent operational challenges, including generation constraints, grid reliability, and the current energy situation. Particular attention is given to the technical challenges of operating a small island power system with high renewable penetration. Key lessons learned and potential strategies for maintaining reliable system operation during this transition are also discussed. Co-sponsored by: University of California, Riverside Speaker(s): Ms. Sadarina Lesa, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/549254
June 2026 Networking Night – IEEE Orange County Section
[] Join us for delicious pizza from Sgt Pepperoni's Pizza Store and meet other IEEE members in person at our monthly networking event in Irvine! There will be Senior IEEE members who can provide endorsement. Please register with your IEEE # and bring a jacket. There will be both meat and vegetarian options . If you have anything you want to share, such as robots, please bring them along! Group photo - October 2025: https://r6.ieee.org/ocs/2025/10/october-2025-ieee-day-celebration/ ***CANCELED*** Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store, 4533 Campus Dr, Irvine, California, United States, 92612
June 2026 Networking Night – IEEE Orange County Section
[] Join OC IEEE YP for delicious pizza and meet other IEEE members in person at our monthly networking night, event 2nd Wednesday in Irvine. There will be Senior IEEE members who can provide endorsement. Please register with your IEEE # before so that we can order enough pizza before. There will be meat and vegetarian options. If you have anything you want to share, such as robots, please bring them along! Group photo - May 2026: https://r6.ieee.org/ocs/2026/05/networking-night-2026-may-13/ Agenda: Appetizers 6:30 pm Pizza 7:00 pm Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store, 4533 Campus Dr, Irvine, California, United States, 92612
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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June 11, 2026 -IEEE PES/PELS Distinguished Lecture: Practical Power Flow Controller Brings Benefits of Power Electronics to the Modern Grid
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June 11, 2026 -IEEE OC Section ExCom Meeting – June 11th, 2026, ONLINE
IEEE PES/PELS Distinguished Lecture: Practical Power Flow Controller Brings Benefits of Power Electronics to the Modern Grid
[] Power flow control techniques have been practiced, from using inductors, capacitors, transformers and load tap changers in the earlier days of electrical engineering to power electronics-based solutions in recent years. Even though the costs and complexities of the available solutions vary widely, the basic underlying theory of power flow control is still the same as it has always been. The question is which solution one should employ. The answer depends on knowing what the true need is. The power industry’s pressing need for the most economical ways to transfer bulk power along a desired path may be met by building new transmission lines, which is a long and costly process. Alternatively, it may be quicker and cheaper to utilize the existing transmission lines more efficiently. The key is to identify the underutilized transmission lines and harness their dormant capacities to increase the power flows to the lines’ thermal limits using the most cost-effective and time-tested solutions. Also, the grid congestion can be mitigated by holding the power flow in a line at its limit, instead of tripping the line and possibly initiating a cascaded failure of the grid, resulting in a blackout. The presentation is designed to provide the basic principles of power flow control theory, an overview of the most commonly used power flow controllers, and future trends. The first commercial-grade Sen Transformer is designed, manufactured, and tested. The test results are as always expected. The audience will hear from an expert who actually designed and commissioned a number of power electronics-based FACTS controllers since their inceptions in the 1990s. About the Speaker: Kalyan Sen is the President & Chief Technology Officer of Sen Engineering Solutions, Inc. ((http://www.sentransformer.com/)) that specializes in developing SMART power flow controllers—a functional requirements-based and cost-effective solution. Kalyan was an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Prairie View A&M University during 1987-90 and spent the next 30 years in industry, starting at Westinghouse Science & Technology Center (STC) in 1990 and retiring from Fluor (formerly Westinghouse) in 2020. He was a key member of the Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS) development team at the Westinghouse-STC for which he became a Westinghouse Fellow Engineer. He contributed to concept development, simulation, design, and commissioning of FACTS projects at Westinghouse. He conceived some of the basic concepts in power flow control technology for which he was elevated to the IEEE Fellow grade with the citation: for the development and application of power flow control technology. He is the Co-inventor of the Sen Transformer, which is commercially available to regulate ±6.5 MVA line power in a 33 kV line. Kalyan holds BEE (1982), MSEE (1983), and PhD (1987) degrees, all in Electrical Engineering, from Jadavpur University, Tuskegee University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, respectively, and an MBA (2012) from Robert Morris University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania and New York. He has been serving as an IEEE PES Distinguished Lecturer since 2002. In that capacity, he has given presentations on power flow control technology more than 250 times in 20 countries. He serves IEEE SSIT Board of Governors as Education Committee Chair and President-Elect (2025-2026). He also serves IEEE Region 2 as its Professional Activities Chair. Kalyan has authored or coauthored more than 25 peer-reviewed publications, 8 issued patents, 2 books, and 3 book chapters in the areas of power flow control and power electronics. He is the Coauthor of the book titled, Introduction to FACTS Controllers: Theory, Modeling, and Applications (978-0-470-47875-2), IEEE Press and John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2009, which is also published in Chinese and Indian paperback editions. His second book is titled, Power Flow Control Solutions for a Modern Grid using SMART Power Flow Controllers (ISBN: 978-1-119-82435-0), IEEE Press and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022. Kalyan served twice as a Fulbright Specialist, sponsored by the U.S. Government. Bldg: 5270 California Avenue , Applied Innovation Conference Room, Irvine, California, United States, 92697
IEEE OC Section ExCom Meeting – June 11th, 2026, ONLINE
IEEE Orange County Section Executive Committee Monthly meeting - occurs every 2nd Thursday of the month. All IEEE OC Committee/Chapter/Affinity/SIG Chair/Key Volunteers (or their proxy) are requested to attend. Other IEEE members are also welcome to attend. Please RSVP here to receive the meeting login information. Routine attendance is required to qualify for your chapter's annual IEEE rebate. To AVOID unauthorized attendance, you MUST REGISTER for this event so that you can be sent the meeting link. Agenda: IEEE OC Section R60027 ExCom Agenda will be sent out to the OC ExCom ListServ TIME: 6:00pm – 6:30pm : Networking 6:30pm - 8:15pm : ExCom Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/560484
Friday, June 12, 2026
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June 12, 2026 -Introducing OneAquaHealth Project and Hackathon
Introducing OneAquaHealth Project and Hackathon
Join us for an inspiring introduction to OneAquaHealth project. This session will explore how the project uses AI‑assisted environmental monitoring, early‑warning indicators, and citizen‑science engagement to better understand the link between ecosystem dynamics and public health, supporting smarter, more resilient urban environments. In the second part of the webinar, the consortium will present the (https://www.oneaquahealth.eu/oneaquahealth-ieee-global-hackathon/) – an open call for innovators, students, and citizen scientists to co‑create digital solutions that strengthen the sustainability of urban aquatic ecosystems. Participants will discover how the hackathon transforms environmental and citizen‑generated data into actionable insights through AI, data platforms, and human‑centred design, advancing the mission of connecting ecosystem health, biodiversity, and human wellbeing. This webinar sets the foundation for both the scientific vision of OneAquaHealth and the creative, community‑driven innovation the hackathon aims to spark. Co-sponsored by: Gora Datta Speaker(s): Alex, Maria , Gora, Pradyumna Agenda: Introducing the OneAquaHealth Project - Introduction to the OneAquaHealth Vision and Mission - Understanding Freshwater Ecosystem and One Health Challenges - Overview of the IEEE OneAquaHealth Global Hackathon - Technical Tracks, Problem Statements, and Innovation Opportunities - How to Participate, Team Formation, and Upcoming Sessions Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/560089
Saturday, June 13, 2026
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