On November 21, 2024, the CURENT research center welcomed a team from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), a Principal Member of the CURENT Industry Program. The visiting delegation included Anish Gaikwad (Deputy Director of Transmission Operations & Planning), Vikas Singhvi (Program Manager of P39 Transmission Operations), and Lin Zhu (Senior Technical Leader).
Dr. Fran Li, the Director of CURENT, greeted the visitors and provided an overview of the center’s mission and activities. Dr. Yilu Liu and Dr. Kai Sun shared insights into their recent projects funded by EPRI. In turn, the EPRI team presented their ongoing research programs.
The meeting also featured collaborative discussions on future opportunities for joint efforts. The day concluded with a tour of CURENT’s state-of-the-art labs.
Logistical support for the event was provided by Mr. Michael Rogers, Ms. Yvonne Kilpatrick, and Mr. Ryan Smiley.