About The Center for Power Electronics Systems The Center for Power Electronics Systems (CPES) with annual research expenditures of $6-7 million dollars, is dedicated to improving electrical power processing and distribution that impact systems of all sizes – from battery-operated electronics to vehicles to regional and national electrical distribution systems. CPES has a worldwide ...

CPES research activities are dedicated to improving electrical power processing and distribution that impact systems of all sizes - from battery-operated electronics, to vehicles, to regional and national electrical distribution systems.

CPES Research Library Our library includes the Center's technical papers published in conference and journal papers, thesis and dissertations produced by graduates, and a research volume series compiled by CPES faculty.

CPES faculty members both educate students and perform the research that makes CPES such an important part of the power electronics technology community.

CPES Membership Structure The CPES industrial consortium offers the ideal forum for networking with leading-edge companies and top-notch researchers and provides the best mechanism to stay abreast of technological developments in power electronics. The consortium's multi-tiered structure is designed to meet the varying needs of power electronics industries.

The CPES education program is a team-oriented program that promotes systems-oriented training for students and ongoing education for industry partners.

2025 CPES Annual Conference, 04/14/2025 Taking place in Blacksburg, VA on the main campus of Virginia Tech, our conference will feature three keynote speakers and a tutorial from leading power electronics experts and more than 20 technical presentations from CPES researchers. In addition, we'll have two dynamic Lab Dialogue Sessions, with more than 70 presentations encouraging direct ...