Conference Committee

Board of Directors

• Dr. Visvakumar Aravinthan, Wichita State University
• Dr. Roy McCann, University of Arkansas
• Chris Marts, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company

Organizing Committee

• Conference Chair: Dr. Arun Manoharan, Wichita State University
• Conference Vice Chair: Dr. Hamid Nazaripuya, Oklahoma State University
• Technical Program Chair: Dr. John Jiang, University of Oklahoma
• Undergraduate Engagement Chair: Dr. Reza Saeed Kandezy, University of Oklahoma
• Industry Program Chair: Kevin Ma, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company
• Finance Chair: Caitlin Faris, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company
• Logistics Chair: Dr. Bala Natarajan, Kansas State University

Honorary Chair

• Dr. Rama Ramakumar, Founder, Frontiers of Power (1987 to 2019)

Awards and Recognition

Industry participants select outstanding student participation in two categories. Winners are announced at the closing ceremony.

Most influential industry-relevant research presentation

Category: Graduate. Places: 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place.

Most influential undergraduate poster

Category: Poster competition. Places: 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place.