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USM academic joins AC3E’s Electrical Systems line

Dr. Andrés Mora joined the Electrical Systems research line of the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E) as a research associate in April. The line researches hardware, firmware and software design for the control of power converters, develops tools for the planning, operation and control of electrical power systems and design of electricity […]

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Opinion: What are the pending electromobility challenges in Chile? (G5 Noticias)

Most of Chile’s greenhouse gas emissions, the main drivers of climate change, come from energy generation and consumption, particularly the transportation sector, which accounts for 25% of the total. Chile has sought to reverse this situation, positioning itself as a regional leader in the implementation and expansion of electromobility, with initiatives such as the National […]

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Chilean scientist obtains important award from Google

For the second consecutive year, Dr. Felipe Tobar, researcher at the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E) and an academic at Universidad de Chile, together with student Victor Caro, won the Lara Award (Latin America Research Award), which was given for the ninth time. Their project “EEG seizure detectors: towards generalization and interpretability,” […]

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AC3E conducts consultancy on electromobility in Chile

On May 19, the final workshop for a consultancy service by the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E) for the Ministry of Energy and the German state-funded Agency for International Cooperation GmbH (GIZ), entitled “Support in the development of background for the definition of standards for electric vehicle chargers and installation of chargers […]

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Open Position for Full Time Research Associate

The Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E) is offering a full-time PhD Researcher position in any of the following lines of research of the Center: Control and Automation, Renewable Energy and Power Conversion, Robotics, Electrical Systems, Data Analytics andComputational Intelligence, and Biomedical Systems. Applicants in the area of Health Technologies are particularly welcome. […]

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UTSFM Center wins remote control project of Italian observatory

On October 25, the project Control System for Astri mini-array (CCS-Central Control System), requested by Italy’s National Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (INAF) was launched at the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E) at Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTSFM). The Center recently won the project and the launch event took place in […]

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UTSFM Center will feature in episode of national broadcaster’s popular science show

Using electrical and electronic engineering to create solutions that have a positive impact on society is one objective of Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María’s Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E). The Center was created in 2014 and hosts a multidisciplinary team of more than 100 academics and researchers from eight national universities, including […]

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Schoolchildren visit AC3E facilities as part of the UTFSM Technology Academies

On September 2, about 40 schoolchildren from three schools in the region visited the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E) as part of the Technology Academies (ACATEC) project developed by the Department of Electronics of Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTFSM), which aims to generate experiences for 4th graders related to the use […]

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Dr. José Rodríguez receives Gold Medal award from the Chilean Institute of Engineers

Dr. José Rodríguez, rector of Universidad San Sebastián and researcher at the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E), received the Gold Medal award from the Institute of Engineers of Chile, which rewards engineers who have distinguished themselves with their service to the country, the engineering profession or the institute. Dr. Rodríguez is a […]

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Synopsys Group director met members of the Synopsys Chile and AC3E internship program

On October 20, John Faase, director of Synopsys Group and in charge of the customer success teams around the world, including Chile, met with members of the internship program between Synopsys Chile and the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E). During the meeting, this year’s activities were presented by students participating in the […]