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Modern equipment arrives to facilitate research and support the electric industry’s energy transition

A real-time digital simulator by RTDS Technologies Inc. arrived in September at the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E). The flexible testing platform will generate cutting-edge research and support the electricity industry in the energy transition. The procurement of the device is part of the PHIL Flexible Emulator as a Research Platform for […]

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AC3E director participates in the first Health of the Future roundtable

Dr. Matías Zañartu, director of the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E), and academic at the Electronics Department of Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, became a member of the Health of the Future roundtable, created by the Future Congress and Foundation Encuentros del Futuro (FEF). The roundtable brings together more than 120 participants […]

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AC3E students participate in integrated circuits camp in Austria to boost microelectronics in Chile

Seven students from all over the world were invited to participate in the MOSAIC 2022 Camp, focused on modular open source analog integrated circuit design, in Linz, Austria, organized by Silicon Austria Labs, a world-class research center and pioneer in electronics-based systems. Representing Chile, Kevin Pizarro (studying for a Master’s degree in electronics) and telematics […]

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AC3E’s 2022 Technical Seminar drew large crowds

The 2022 Technical Conference of the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E) was held on August 19 as in-person event after two years in which personal engagement was not possible due to the pandemic. Over 100 participants were registered, including researchers, students, and staff, while more than 40 projects were presented. This annual […]

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Two researchers join AC3E

Cristian García and Pablo Acuña joined the Electrical Systems research line in August. They will enhance this area with their ideas, trajectories, and scientific development. At the same time, their incorporation allows expanding the AC3E network, specifically with Universidad de Talca. This research area addresses complex and interdisciplinary problems that include technical, economic, regulatory, environmental, […]

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Dr. José Rodríguez is again the most cited Chilean researcher in the world

The dean of Universidad San Sebastián and researcher at the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E), Dr. José Rodríguez, has been the most cited Chilean scientist in the world for eight consecutive years, according to the Highly Cited Researchers ranking, which identifies researchers with significant influence in their respective field. “I have published […]

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Synopsys Chile manager invites students to develop national technology for the world

Nearly 100 students listened to the talk “Working at Synopsys Chile: Developing cutting edge technology in Latin America for the world,” which was given by Synopsys country manager and IEEE senior member Victor Grimblatt at Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María. The talk was supported by the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E), and […]

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AC3E director Matías Zañartu participates in Scientific Culture Fridays event at Fonck Museum

On July 22, Matías Zañartu, who is the director of and a researcher at the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E), participated in the Scientific Culture Fridays event, which, organized by Explora, takes place periodically at the Fonck Museum and is open to the public. This cycle of presentations aims to bring the […]

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AC3E project selected to participate in international microchip design competition

Researchers and students from the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E) were selected to participate in international microchip design competition SSCS Chipathon 2022, thanks to their project “Three-Level Flying Capacitor DC-DC Buck Converter for High-Efficiency Energy Power Sources in CubeSat Applications.” This competition comprises a program of the IEEE SSCS chapter that encourages […]

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AC3E researcher appointed associate editor of the prestigious IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine

Dr. Samir Kouro, deputy director of and senior researcher at the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronics Engineering (AC3E), was appointed associate editor of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, which is among the publications with the highest impact factor in the area of electrical and electronics engineering, dedicated to the dissemination of emerging technologies and […]