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Gregory Kish is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alberta. He received his Bachelor of Engineering Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario, where he was awarded the Governor General's Silver Academic Medal. He furthered his education at the University of Toronto, obtaining both his Master of Applied Science and PhD degrees. Since joining the University of Alberta in 2015, Dr. Kish has engaged in various research projects and collaborations in the field of electrical energy systems. He is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and an active member of several IEEE societies including the Power and Energy Society, Power Electronics Society, and Industrial Electronics Society. Dr. Kish's research primarily focuses on power electronics and power systems, specifically addressing the challenges in the evolving electric power grid landscape. His key research activities involve the development and application of new power electronic converter systems that enhance grid functionality and support the integration of renewable energy sources. He is particularly interested in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and medium-voltage direct current (MVDC) systems, hybrid AC/DC power systems, microgrids, and virtual power plants.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management