IEEE NSS PES: Distinguished Lecturer Program (DLP) Talk by Professor Dragan Jovcic

The IEEE NSS IAS/PES Joint Chapter is pleased to welcome Distinguished Visitor Dragan Jovcic. This talk by Dr. Dragan Jovcic will explore the rapid advancements in High Voltage DC (HVDC) transmission, with a focus on Voltage Source Converters (VSC) and Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC). The session will cover the development of meshed DC grids, challenges in control, protection, and interoperability, as well as emerging technologies like fast DC circuit breakers and DC/DC converters. Real-world examples, including the Zhangbei 4-terminal DC system, will illustrate the evolving state of HVDC transmission and its role in future power systems. Date: Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Place: University of Saskatchewan- College of Engineering- ENG 2B53 (57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK) Parking: Visitor Parking is available at meters throughout University. This is a technical event, and snacks is included in the registration cost. Admission: – IEEE Member: $5.00 – IEEE Student Members: $0 – University of Saskatchewan Students: $0 – Members from the Industry (Non-IEEE Member): $10 – Non-IEEE Members: $10 Note: Attendees will receive a certificate of participation, which may count toward Professional Development Hour (PDH) credits. Please complete the evaluation form after the event to receive your certificate. If you are interested, please register as soon as possible! The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 16 at 4:00pm See additional details below. Speaker(s): Dragan Jovcic Agenda: – 5:30 – 6:00 PM: Networking and refreshment – 6:00 – 7:00 PM: Technical talk on DC Transmission Grids: Topology, Components, Modelling, Control and Protection Challenges followed by Q/A Room: ENG 2B53, Bldg: College of Engineering, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada