Speakers & Topics

Evolution of Polymer Insulators: Experience in Canada (in English)

Mr. Carreira received his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo and held engineering and management positions at a major electric utility before becoming President of K-Line Insulators. He serves on committees in CIGRE, IEC, CSA and IEEE and, with 40 years industry experience,...  » READ MORE

Supporting Smart Grid Technology for a Sustainable Energy Transition (in English)

Dr. Céspedes has experience in strategic assessment of power system operations and technologies, regulations, procedures and tools that help utilities to develop, operate and maintain more reliable and efficient power systems. This includes analysis and operational issues, Smart Grid concepts and automation systems with SCADA/energy management systems such as communication systems and distribution management system functions,...  » READ MORE

1. Simplified Models of Lightning & Grounding Issues (in English)
2. Velocity of Pollution Deposition Under Urban Winter Conditions (in English)

Dr. Chisholm is an expert in the effects of adverse weather on overhead power lines, including lightning and grounding, icing on insulators and thermal rating. He has been an IEEE Fellow for a decade – a distinction given after his long career at Ontario Hydro and Kinectrics....  » READ MORE

New Insulator Diagnostic Device for HV Transmission Lines: Experience in Korea (in English)

Mr. Cho is a Senior Engineer with Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), one of the world’s largest power system operators. He has been working in the Transmission & Substation Department for 24 years, focusing on transmission line management, especially in regard to insulators and line arresters and also has extensive experience as a field engineer in insulation design of transmission lines....  » READ MORE

A Qualitative Approach for Laboratory Evaluation of Polymeric Surge Arresters Exposed to Internal Humidity (in Spanish)

Dr. Da Silva received her M.S and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil. She joined the Military Institute of Engineering in 2018, where she works as Adjunct Professor and researcher in areas related to lightning protection,...  » READ MORE

Practical Condition Assessment of Underground Cables Through Monitoring Failure Statistics in High-Voltage Underground Systems: Experience in Brazil (in English)

Ms. Damasceno graduated as an Electrical Engineer from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) as well as an MBA from LACTEC and the Federal Fluminense University and completed postgraduate work in power systems at UFRJ....  » READ MORE

Studying Impact of Electrical Stress on Tracking and Erosion Characteristics of Polymer Insulators Manufactured Using Novel Miniaturized IPT Set-up (in English)

Mr. Darshan holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Windsor. For the past 3 years, he has been actively involved with ASAsoft, a prominent player in grid modernization and also Cleantech....  » READ MORE

Bushings Technologies & Monitoring: Best Practice for Reliable Asset Management (in English)

Dr. de Fina received her M. S. Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Milano Polytechnic University in 2003. After graduation, she joined different companies in Energy and Automation business, working in technical area. Since 2017, she has been working as R&D Expert at GE Grid Solution for HVDC and RIP AC bushings and also in charge of development of HVDC bushings....  » READ MORE

Welcome Address(in Spanish)

Mr. De Gracia graduated from the Technological University of Panama, has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from the Interamerican University of Panama and is currently pursuing a PhD in Renewable Energy. He is President of Solar Solutions Suppliers and Technical Advisor to the Istmo Solar Energy Group....  » READ MORE

1. Improving Resilience of Overhead Lines to Extreme Events & Wildfire (in English)
2. Mapping Surface Contamination on Line Insulators: Newest Developments (in English)

Mr. de Nigris is Director of the Sustainable Development and Energy Sources Department of RSE – Research on the Energy System. An Electrical engineer, he actively worked in the transmission and distribution technologies sector at CESI and subsequently in RSE,...  » READ MORE

Artificial Intelligence Applied to Research on Polymer Insulators Under Polluted Conditions
(in Spanish)

Dr. de Santos received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the ICAI School of Engineering in Madrid. His dissertation focused on novel applications of Artificial Intelligence for high voltage insulators and he was awarded “Cum Laude” distinction by the examining board....  » READ MORE

Development & Testing of 230 kV Molded Insulator Crossarm Assembly (MICA): Application on Transmission Systems in Brazil (in English)

Mr. Dellallibera graduated in Electrotechnics in 1982 and has been working since 1985 in Hubbell Balestro Ltd., in the engineering departments and in the high voltage laboratory. Throughout his career he has been involved with equipment design,...  » READ MORE

Creating a Maintenance Policy for Composite Insulators: Application to Asset Management & Diagnostics for Live-Line Work (in English)

Dr. Diaz obtained his Engineering Degree from the University Simon Bolivar in Caracas, Venezuela. He then furthered his education with a Master of Science in Power Engineering in 2012, later earning a Ph.D. in High Frequency Electronics from the University of Limoges in France through a CIFRE program in collaboration with EDF R&D....  » READ MORE

Lightning Analysis on Overhead Line Operation: Experience in Colombia (in English & in Spanish)

Mr. Dickson received his Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree from Technological University of Bolivar in Colombia and holds an MSc in Electrical Power from Newcastle University in England, with specialization in Electric Energy Distribution and Transmission Systems from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia....  » READ MORE

Application of Dry-Type High Voltage Condenser Bushings for AC & DC Transmission Grids of the Future (in English)

Mr. Doutrelepont holds a Degree as Dipl. Ing. from the University RWTH in Aachen, Germany and has over 28 years of experience in the high voltage industry. He has worked at several companies in different positions such as technical sales,...  » READ MORE