Dr. Innocent Kamwa

Professor

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Biography

Innocent Kamwa is a prominent professor in electrical engineering, inducted into the National Academy of Engineering for his innovations in automatic control of power systems and significant contributions to international standards for testing electrical machines. Holding a prestigious Ph.D. in electrical engineering, he serves as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Tsinghua University, Beijing. He studies theoretical and experimental mechanisms, architectures, and technologies to accommodate millions of distributed energy resources in decarbonized and digitized power networks. His research interests also include resilient and autonomous microgrids for transportation electrification and energy justice in the context of adapting to extreme weather.

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished Invited Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Tsinghua University • Beijing, China

Teaching and research in electrical engineering.

Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Laval University • Quebec, Canada

Leading research and teaching in electrical and computer engineering.

International Consultant

2011-01-01 — Present

Electric Network Dynamics and Energy Transition • Colombia, Ecuador, United States, Canada

Advising on the transition to sustainable energy.

Chairholder

2021-01-01 — 2027-01-01

Canada Research Chair in Decentralized and Sustainable Electrical Networks for Smart Communities • Laval University

Leading research in decentralized electrical systems.

Associate Professor

1991-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Laval University • Quebec, Canada

Conducting research and teaching in electrical engineering.

Lead Expert

2018-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Simulation and Evolution of Power Networks • Hydro-Quebec

Leading simulation projects for power networks.

Director

2014-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Hydro-Quebec Network Simulation Lab • Hydro-Quebec

Managing research in network simulation.

Interim Scientific Director

2016-01-01 — 2016-03-01

Hydro-Quebec Research Institute • Hydro-Quebec

Overseeing scientific direction during interim period.

Lead Expert

2014-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Power Networks and Mathematics • Hydro-Quebec

Leading research in power network mathematics.

Chief Scientist

2009-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Smart Grid Innovation Program • Hydro-Quebec

Conducting high-level research in smart grid technologies.

Technical Team Leader

2003-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Network Modernization and Renewable Energy Integration • Hydro-Quebec

Leading team on modernization and integration.

Senior Scientist

1988-01-01 — 2003-01-01

Performance, Control, Protection and Dynamic Operations of Power Networks • Hydro-Quebec

Researching performance and control of electrical networks.

Requirements for Laval University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.22
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
PTE
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in business or related field Basic college-level mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Letter of intent
  • Academic transcripts
  • French proficiency test results (TCF/TFI)
Specialization Notes

Department of Management / MBA programs often require higher GPAs and specific English proficiency.