Speakers & Topics

After-Laying Testing of Very Long HV & EHV Offshore Wind Farms Export Cables (in English)

Dr. Gulski, an IEEE Fellow, received his M.Sc. in information technology from Dresden Univ. of Technology, a Ph.D. from Delft Univ. of Technology and a Doctor Habilitatus from Warsaw Univ. of Technology. A former Professor at Poznan Univ. of Technology and most recently at Lodz Univ....  » READ MORE

Implementation of Bushing Maintenance at PLN & Case Study of Bushing Failure (in English)

Mr. Gumilang received his B.A.Sc. from the Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Bandung in 2005 and his M.Sc from the Dept, of Electrical Engineering at Institut Teknologi Bandung in 2015. He has worked for PT PLN (PERSERO) since 2006 and published several conference papers in the area of High Voltage Power Transformer Diagnostics....  » READ MORE

1. Condition Assessment of up to 70 Year Old Porcelain Cap & Pin Insulators (in English)
2. Condition-Based Maintenance of Composite Insulators Using Optimal After-Service Test Matrix (in English)

Dr. Gutman received his MSc and PhD in HV engineering from the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute and has experience covering 40 years....  » READ MORE

Analyzing Insulation Performance of Transmission Lines under IEC 60815: Experience in Peru
(in English)

Mr. Haro López is an electrical engineer graduated from the National University of Engineering in Peru. He also has international diplomas in maintenance and reliability, a Master’s Degree in Electrical Energy Management and an Executive MBA from Westfield Business School....  » READ MORE

1. Artificial Intelligence-Based Approach for Failure Prediction of Polymeric Insulators Used on Transmission Lines (in English)
2. Tension Control Methods to Improve Transmission Line Sectioning (in Spanish)
3. Procedure for Optimal Design of Equipotential Rings for Substation Arresters (in Spanish)

Mr. Hernández, an Electrical Engineer, graduated from Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos,...  » READ MORE

Study of 230 kV Compact Line Insulator Cross Arms (in English)

Mr. Hilsdorf, an Electrical Engineer with both M.Sc. and MBA degrees, has had an extensive technical background in the field of high voltage power equipment, electrical system maintenance, service and distribution. He is responsible for product technical design and performance and has also managed R&D projects....  » READ MORE

Surge Protection Against Temporary Overvoltages in Microgrids (in English)

Mr. Hoffman is an Engineering Manager with Energy Systems Group, a leading energy services provider that specializes in energy efficiency, resiliency, and infrastructure modernization. His expertise spans from design and implementation to management and development of power generation, critical power and renewable energy projects for federal,...  » READ MORE

Assessing Technical Reliability of 33 kV & 66 kV Inter-Array Cable Strings at Offshore Wind Farms (in English)

Dr. Jongen graduated in 2004 with a M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering at Delft University of Technology. His Ph.D. degree involved research on statistical failure analysis of component lifetime data focused on asset management. Between 2009 and 2012,...  » READ MORE

Understanding the Impact & How Best to Manage Biofouling on Outdoor Insulation (in English)

Mr. Jonsson has 35 years of professional experience working with high voltage bushings. This includes design, research & development, engineering solutions, applications, and testing. During the past two decades, he has been actively involved in developing methodologies and interpretation guidelines for condition assessments....  » READ MORE

Correlating Site Pollution Severity When Assessing Natural Ageing & Pollution Performance: Original Versus Newly Relocated Koeberg Insulator Pollution Test Station (in English)

Mr. Jooste’s professional career has involved over 20 years in management, research, testing and development of power system technologies and standards. He also has over a decade of experience in the field of HV insulator research and application during which he investigated field failures and authored insulator-related engineering instructions for implementation....  » READ MORE

Latest Developments in IEEE Standardization for Cable Terminations & Joints (in English)

Mr. Jovanovic obtained his Electrical Engineering Degree from the University of Belgrade and his MBA from the University of Chicago. In 2001, he joined G&W Electric where he held different positions and had global responsibility for Technology, Engineering and Product Management of Specialty Products including Cable Accessories....  » READ MORE

Influence of Birds on Insulation of Transmission Lines (in Spanish)

Mr. Justo is an Electrical and Mechanical Production Engineer, graduated in 1993, who specializes in Quality and Productivity (1995), Occupational Safety (1997) and also holds an MBA in Project Management. With 37 years of professional experience, he has worked in management, planning, and execution of maintenance at high and extra high voltage substations and on transmission lines and has also served as a Lead Auditor in Quality and Environment....  » READ MORE

1. Role of TFR & Transmission Line Arresters in Optimizing Lightning Performance: Cases Study of 275 kV Line in Malaysia (in English)
2. Lightning Strikes & Power Grid Vulnerability: Role of Terrain & Weather Based on Experience from 500 kV Lines in Malaysia(in English)

Prof. Kadir received his BEng and PhD from Universiti Putra Malaysia and University of Manchester,...  » READ MORE

Interpreting Electrical Insulation Behaviour of Silicone & EPDM Polymers: Spectroscopic Monitoring of Molecular Structure Under Varying Electrical Stress (in English)

Dr. Kaur earned her M.Tech. in Polymer Science and Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi, where her thesis focused on polymer/elastomer/clay nanocomposites. She then completed her PhD at the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar in 2022,...  » READ MORE

Life Cycle Analysis of Polymer, Porcelain & Glass Insulators: Part 2 (in English)

Mr. Kellett graduated from Queen’s University in 2015 with a B.Sc in Engineering Physics. He recently joined K-Line after completing a career in auto-racing, where his experience included the testing and development of vehicle dynamics and aerodynamics components as well as development and tuning simulation models....  » READ MORE