Professor Zhe Chen from Aalborg University’s Department of Energy Technology has received international recognition that brings him into the scientific community’s Premiere League. This has happened with the title of IEEE Fellow in the worldwide organization IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). IEEE Fellow is recognized as one of the most prestigious awards and career landmarks a scientist within the fields of technical sciences can achieve. IEEE is made up of more than 400.000 members in 160 countries and is one of the leading authorities within scientific fields, ranging from aerospace systems and computers to telecommunication and electric power.
- I am honored by the recognition because it means that some of my work has been considered valuable by my peers and has some noticeable impact on the scientific community,« says Professor Zhe Chen.
Professor Chen receives the recognition for his great scientific contribution to the development of among other things wind technology. This includes optimal design of wind turbines, design of interface with power electronics, wind farm design, and wind power grid integration. This scientific contribution has been tailwind in the development of modern wind technology and helping to maximize the yield from wind turbines and bringing costs down. The result is cheaper electricity from wind turbines, which has made wind turbines one of the most interesting options for green energy.
Professor Chen has also made large contributions to the research within modern power systems and electrical machines. His contributions include the areas of power system structural security, grid stability, smart distribution systems, and integration of multi-energy systems. In electromagnetic devices, Dr Chen and his team have made some new designs, such as high-efficient DC/DC transformers, which converts energy from one source with one voltage into another.
- It is a great reward. I really appreciate it and I am grateful to the long-time support from my family, friends, and colleagues, especially my group members. The award is understood by the scientific and technology community as a great landmark of a scientific career,« says Professor Zhe Chen.
Professor Chen received his education from Institute of Electric Power Engineering, Jilin City, China, and wrote his Ph.D. at Durham University, England. In 2002 he became full Professor with the Department of Energy Technology at Aalborg University. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), London. As an outstanding recognition in Denmark, Prof Chen has been conferred with the title of Ridder af Dannebrogordenen, (Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog) in 2012.