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• ET IEEE PES Distinguished Lecture Presented by Dr. Jessica J. BianFebruary 9, 2026
• Delta Electronics joins CURENTFebruary 5, 2026
• Dr. Kevin Bai Secures Two Patents with EV Industry PartnersFebruary 3, 2026
• Dr. Yilu Liu Co-Authors eBook PublicationJanuary 26, 2026
• Dr. Yilu Liu Chairs Session at the 2026 IEEE PES International MeetingJanuary 22, 2026

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CURENT, Center for Ultra-Wide-Area Resilient Electric Energy Transmission Networks, is a graduated National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center that was jointly supported by NSF and the Department of Energy (DoE) for a period of 10 years before becoming self-sustaining. A collaboration between academia, industry, and national laboratories, CURENT is led by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Partner institutions include:

• Northeastern University
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• Tuskegee University

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• CURENT is a model for research centers that is transforming the future of electric energy systems through cutting-edge innovations in power systems, power electronics, transportation electrification, and artificial intelligence, while advancing interdisciplinary solutions for climate change and sustainability. We are dedicated to empowering leadership and collaboration to shape resilient, efficient, and sustainable electric energy systems for a decarbonized future.

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