Chief Business Development Officer,
Typhoon HIL, Inc.
Ivan L. Čelanović (M’06) received his B.S. degree from the University of Novi Sad, Serbia, in 1998, his M.Sc. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, in 2000, and his Sc.D. degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, in 2006. In 2006, he joined the MIT Laboratory for Electromagnetic and Electronic Systems as a Postdoctoral Associate. In 2008, he became a Research Scientist at the MIT Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies. His research interests include solid-state energy conversion systems, photonic crystals, modeling and control of power electronics, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations. Dr. Čelanović is the Chief Business Development Officer and Founder of Typhoon HIL, the technology and market leader in test and quality assurance solutions for power electronics control systems. The Typhoon HIL platform sets new standards for the design, optimization, testing, and validation of these systems through its embedded, ultra-high-fidelity, and user-friendly real-time HIL emulators. Its innovative technology is built upon proprietary numerical algorithms, application-specific processors, and an optimized software architecture. Typhoon HIL systems are widely adopted by leading companies and engineers in the automotive, solar, wind, motor drive, and traction industries to accelerate time-to-market, reduce testing and quality assurance costs, and enhance the functionality, quality, and reliability of power electronic systems.
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Senior Control Engineer,
Danfoss Power Solutions
Helder Tavares Câmara holds a degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Electronics from the Federal University of Santa Maria (2000), a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Maria (2002), and a doctorate in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Maria (2007). Between 2006-2007, he was a professor of electrical engineering at the Jaraguá do Sul University Center. During this same period, he participated in a program, funded by the federal government’s research incentive law, for the development of an inverter applied to wind power generation. In 2007, he worked as a Development Engineer at Weg Automation, where he developed drivers for wind turbines and converters for photovoltaic cells. From 2009 to 2010, he was an Adjunct Professor at the Federal Technological University of Paraná in the city of Pato Branco, where he conducted research and development in the field of electrical machines and energy generation systems. Since 2010, he has been working at Danfoss Power Solutions (Denmark) and is currently a Senior Control Engineer at Danfoss.
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Research and Development Engineer
WEG Automation
Joable Andrade Alves is a Research and Development Engineer at WEG Automation, specializing in low- and medium-voltage inverters. His work focuses on the development of multilevel topologies, advanced control of industrial systems, and motor-drive integration aimed at achieving high energy efficiency. He holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Power Electronics and is involved in technological innovation projects related to wide bandgap semiconductors (SiC), digital control, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation. His areas of application include critical sectors such as mining, oil and gas, as well as general-purpose industrial systems. He collaborates with universities and research centers, is the author of technical papers, and actively contributes to national and international conferences in the fields of Electrical Engineering and Energy.
Medium-Voltage Drives: Multi-Level Topologies & Applications
This presentation will cover the main multilevel topologies used in medium-voltage inverters, highlighting their benefits in terms of power quality, energy efficiency, and robustness for industrial applications. Practical case studies will be presented from sectors such as mining, oil, and gas, with a focus on motor-drive integration, control strategies, and commissioning challenges. The talk will also address the use of wide bandgap semiconductors—particularly silicon carbide (SiC) devices—and new design approaches based on simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.
Team Manager
WEG Automation
Adalberto Jose Rossa holds a B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, with a specialization in power electronics and control systems. He has extensive experience in the design and development of power electronics products, including variable frequency drives and solar inverters, and has also worked in the semiconductor industry. Currently, Mr. Rossa leads the research and development team for low-voltage drives at WEG Drives & Controls, where he oversees a range of innovative projects. His current interests include high-efficiency power converters, advanced power semiconductor technologies, novel circuit topologies, control systems, and the practical application of Artificial Intelligence in industrial products.
Advancing Towards Higher Electrical Efficiency in Low-Voltage Drives
The pursuit of maximizing energy efficiency is a key driver in the evolution of industrial low-voltage drive designs. Beyond the environmental benefits—such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions over the product’s lifecycle—enhanced efficiency also leads to lower material costs from less cooling efforts and increased power density. This keynote explores the primary trends shaping this advancement in the industry, including the adoption of wide-bandgap semiconductors, innovative motor topologies, and advanced pulse-width modulation (PWM) techniques. It also addresses the trade-offs associated with implementing these emerging technologies. The presentation concludes with a forward-looking perspective on future developments in the field.
Head of Critical Power Products Development
WEG Automation
Pedro Henklein is the head of the Critical Power Products development team at WEG Automation. This area is responsible for the development of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Rectifiers/Battery Chargers for Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Information Technology (IT) applications. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) and a master’s degree in Industrial and Scientific Metrology from UFSC, with focus on Artificial Intelligence, Automation and Performance Testing. At WEG Automation, he works with Power Electronics, wide band gap semiconductors (Silicon Carbide – SiC), digital control and battery technologies. Recently he is dedicated to study Data Centers and their Power Electronics applications with main focus on High Power Modular UPS.
UPS Systems Technology Trends & Applications
The presentation will cover typical Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) topologies (Stand By/Offline, Line Interactive and Double Conversion/Online), focusing on the Power Electronics Converters used on each topology. The converters include AC-DC Converter (Active Power Factor Correction Rectifier), DC-DC and DC-AC (Inverters). The most recent products use Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices aiming for high efficiency and very compact design. The presentation will also cover several UPS applications, giving a special attention to UPS for Data Centers. The world demand for Data Centers is rising exponentially and the challenges on the field of Energy and Power Electronics for that application are also rising.
Lead Principal Engineer for Thyristors and Diodes
Infineon Technologies
Michael specializing in bipolar power semiconductors such as thyristors and diodes. He has over 20 years of experience in the power electronics field and plays a key role in global customer support, technical strategy, and application development. His expertise is centered around high-voltage and high-current solutions for critical infrastructure, including energy transmission, traction, and industrial power systems.
Innovative Protection Strategies for Power Electronics in Emerging Energy Transmission Applications
As renewable energy continues to reshape the energy landscape, next-generation grid concepts like solid-state transformers in AC power systems and fully integrated DC grids are gaining momentum. While these advanced topologies promise higher efficiency and flexibility, they also introduce new challenges in safeguarding sensitive power electronic components from faults and failures. This presentation delves into cutting-edge solutions using pressure-contacted devices as key protection elements for existing and future grid architectures. By focusing on their application in advanced systems such as solid-state transformers, hybrid circuit breakers, and solid-state circuit breakers, we will showcase how these technologies address critical fault scenarios, mitigate the impact of malfunctions, and enhance the reliability and robustness of power electronics in modern energy infrastructures.
Research and Development Engineer
PHB Solar
Rogério Valentim Pereira is an Electrical Engineer responsible for the photovoltaic inverter and rectifier systems sector at PHB Solar. He is a member of the ABNT/CEE-253 Photovoltaic Systems Standards Committee and serves as sub-rapporteur of Working Group GT2, which is developing the draft standard “Inspection Criteria for Electroluminescence in Photovoltaic Modules.” He contributed to the drafting of INMETRO Ordinance No. 140/2022, which establishes quality requirements for products such as photovoltaic modules, on-grid and off-grid inverters, battery-integrated systems, and charge controllers. He also participated in the INMETRO certification of Brazil’s first grid-connected photovoltaic inverter (Record No. 000150/2015).
Electroluminescence Inspection in Photovoltaic Modules
This presentation addresses the challenges arising from the use of low-quality photovoltaic cells in the manufacturing of PV modules in Brazil, emphasizing their impact on performance, reliability, and long-term system quality.
CEO and Director
Typhoon HIL GmbH
Nikola Čelanović received a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia, in 1995, the M.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, in 1996, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, in 2000. From 2000 to 2005, he was with the ABB Research Center, Baden–Dättwil, Switzerland, and from 2005 to 2008, with the ABB Drives Development Department, Turgi, Switzerland. Since 2008, he has been with Typhoon HIL, Baden, Switzerland. His current focus is on abstract business challenges related to engineering and promoting environmentally sustainable power technologies that scale.
Wires and Code: A Once-in-Multiple-Generations Opportunity for Technical and Business Innovation
The digitalization of the electrical grid represents a once-in-multiple-generation opportunity for both technical and business innovation. At the heart of this transformation lies the rise of digital twins – software-defined replicas of physical power systems that enable real-time insight, accelerated development, predictive control, and deep integration of renewables.
This talk explores how digital twins are reshaping the way we design, test, deploy, and manage power systems from embedded control to full-system level asset orchestration. It also presents a broader vision: building the world’s premier digital twin company, rooted in the excellence of our engineering community, capable of doing what our technical grandfather and enduring inspiration, Nikola Tesla, could not – turning radical innovation into an enduring institution that engineers and promotes environmentally sustainable power technologies that scale.
Channel Manager/ Test & Measurement Division
Rohde & Schwarz Brazil
Graduated as a Technologist from Universidade Estácio de Sá, with multiple professional courses completed in Brazil, the United States, and Germany. With over 26 years of experience in the test and measurement industry, has worked with the leading brands in the market throughout this time. Began his career developing high-power switched-mode power supplies, and joined Rohde & Schwarz Brazil in 2012, taking on the responsibility of developing the brand’s oscilloscope market. Since 2017, has been responsible for managing the distribution channels across the entire Brazilian territory.
Rohde & Schwarz Innovations for Power Electronics Applications
This presentation introduces the latest Rohde & Schwarz instruments and techniques that support critical measurements in power electronics, such as power sequencing and power integrity. It also highlights solutions that optimize the characterization of devices based on next-generation GaN and SiC semiconductors.
Account Manager
Tektronix Brazil
Rodrigo Schneiater has been the Account Manager at Tektronix Brazil since 2021. He brings over 15 years of experience in test and measurement solutions, having previously served as an applications, product, and sales engineer across multiple sectors — including automotive, aerospace, defense, electronics, consumer goods, and manufacturing, as well as the academic and research community.He holds a Master’s degree in Automation and Control from the Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP, 2014) and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from Universidade São Judas Tadeu (2008).
From Ripple to Response: Practical Measurements for Power Integrity
Power distribution networks are critical to the stability and performance of modern high-speed electronic systems. As supply voltages decrease and edge rates accelerate, even minor disturbances in power delivery can result in timing errors, signal integrity degradation, or system failure. Accurate power integrity characterization requires careful attention to probe loading, noise floor, and transient response. This presentation outlines practical methodologies for precise power integrity measurement, including optimized test setups, acquisition techniques, and interpretation of results. It emphasizes the direct correlation between power integrity parameters and overall system performance.
Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc., Inc.
Rodrigo de Oliveira Mendes is the Regional Sales Manager at Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc., where he leads commercial and technical initiatives to drive the company’s growth in the national market. With over 20 years of experience in telecommunications and test engineering, Rodrigo combines deep technical expertise with strategic business insight. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Faculdade de Engenharia São Paulo and a dual master’s degree from Université de Poitiers (France), where his dissertation focused on emissions from electric vehicle battery recycling processes.
Regenerative Grid Simulators: Four-Quadrant Operation and Power Line Disturbance Generation
This presentation explores the features, applications, and advantages of regenerative grid simulators, focusing on their four-quadrant operation and capability to generate power line disturbances. These advanced systems are designed to accurately emulate real-world electrical grid behavior, enabling comprehensive and reliable testing of grid-connected devices such as solar inverters, energy storage systems, electric vehicle chargers (EVSE), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and various types of industrial equipment.
the automotive, grid, aerospace, and defense domains.
Impedyme Inc.
Arash Nazari has been with Impedyme since 2021, serving as Head of Real-Time Power Platforms. He has been involved with the development of several key products, including the Motor Emulator Suite, Grid Emulator Suite, and High-Power Impedance Analysis Solutions. He holds M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and his current focus is delivering turnkey hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and power-testing solutions for the automotive, aerospace, and consumer-electronics industries as part of Impedyme’s product portfolio.
HIL and Power Testing as Catalysts for Electrification and System Innovation
The rapid electrification of transportation, grid infrastructure, aerospace, and defense systems is driving unprecedented demand for agile, high-fidelity validation platforms. Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and power-testing technologies have emerged as critical enablers in this transformation—bridging the gap between digital design and physical realization. By combining real-time simulation with power-level interfacing, these systems allow engineers to safely and efficiently validate complex control algorithms, power converters, and energy-management architectures under realistic dynamic conditions. This keynote highlights the evolving role of HIL and power-hardware-in-the-loop methodologies in accelerating innovation, reducing development risk, and ensuring the reliability and resilience of next-generation electrified systems across the automotive, grid, aerospace, and defense domains.
OPAL-RT Technologies
lectrical Engineer with a PhD in Power Systems, specialized in real-time simulation, microgrids, and renewable energy integration. Currently acting as Business Development and Field Application Engineer at OPAL-RT Technologies, supporting clients across Latin America in implementing real-time HIL solutions for smart grids, renewable integration, and energy systems. Over 9 years of experience leading and executing R&D projects in academia and industry, with a strong record of cross-functional collaboratiAccelerating Power Electronics Innovation Through Real-Time Simulation with OPAL-RT Solutionson and innovation. Experienced lecturer and researcher in smart grids, off-grid systems, and microgrids. Active member and NGN coordinator at CIGRÉ Brazil – Study Committee C6 – where also collaborate on global working groups for distributed energy resources and active distribution systems.
Accelerating Power Electronics Innovation Through Real-Time Simulation with OPAL-RT Solutions
This presentation introduces the fundamentals of real-time simulation, covering its key principles and main application domains. It will discuss how real-time simulations enable engineers to design, test, and validate complex systems under realistic operating conditions. Special attention will be given to power electronics applications, including converter-level simulation, controller validation through Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, and FPGA-based solvers for high-fidelity switching models. The session will also highlight how OPAL-RT’s flexible and high-performance platforms accelerate innovation in power electronics research and development.
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