MEEPS 2022 – Towards a Sustainable Energy Future

Theme: Towards A Sustainable Energy Future

The Manchester Energy and Electrical Power Systems (MEEPS) symposium is a prestigious student-led event that has been held annually since 2012. Over these years, MEEPS has been noted for providing a platform for students, researchers and young professionals to publicize their research works and discuss the latest developments and trends in the Power and Energy Sector.

Event Details:

Date: Friday 11th November 2022

Time: 09:00 – 17:00

Location: Dalton Room, Core Technology Facility, Manchester, M13 9WU

A comprehensive eNews on MEEPS 2022 could be read here. Full programme leaflet is available here. Event videos and photos can be found on our TikTok page.

Presentation/Poster Winners:

  • Best Oral Presentation: Alice Jansson, Lund University
  • Best Poster Presentation: Katie Davies, University of Strathclyde
  • Best Research for Industry Award: Katie Davies, University of Strathclyde
  • IEEE Region 8 Poster Contest Award: Zaichun Zhang, The University of Manchester
  • Best Essay Submission: Chen Gong, The University of Manchester

MEEPS Speakers:

Opening Address

Mike Barnes

Head of Power & Energy Division

Professor in Power Electronics Systems, The University of Manchester

Topic: Towards A Sustainable Energy Future


IEEE PES Woman in Power (WiP) Session


Angeliki Loukatou 

Energy Insight Lead, National Grid ESO

Topic: Cross-cutting technologies towards a net-zero world


Siva Kaviya, Trichy Siva Raman

Power System Software Engineer, TNEI

Topic: Cross-cutting technologies towards a net-zero world



Keynote Speakers

David Botterill

General Manager, Weidmann Whiteley Ltd

Topic: Towards A Sustainable Energy Future



Diptargha Chakravorty

Principal Consultant, TNEI

Topic: Advanced Planning Tool for Future Systems



Pablo Briff

HVDC R&D Manager, GE Renewable Energy

Topic: HVDC Voltage Sourced Converters – Station Operations and Control


Closing Remarks


Robin Preece

Reader in Future Power Systems, The University of Manchester







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