Published on: 23 October 2026, 10:12AM

Associate Professor Sanjib Kumar Panda Receives Inaugural 2026 IEEE PELS Global Membership Development Award

Associate Professor Sanjib Kumar Panda from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), National University of Singapore (NUS), has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) Global Membership Development Award. As the inaugural recipient, Prof Panda is recognised for his contributions to membership development and regional leadership within the global power electronics community.

Associate Professor Panda has played an active role in advancing the mission of IEEE PELS through various leadership and service appointments. These include serving as the IEEE PELS Region 10 Membership Chair, a member of the PELS Conference Committee, and the former Chair of Technical Committee TC-12 on Energy Access and Off-grid Systems.

His contributions reflect a sustained commitment to strengthening membership engagement, fostering regional collaboration, and supporting the growth of the power electronics community worldwide. This international recognition underscores the importance of his service in building a more connected and engaged global professional network.

NUS ECE congratulates Associate Professor Panda on this well-deserved recognition and thanks him for his contributions to the IEEE Power Electronics Society and the wider power electronics community.

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