The University of Macau (UM) held a talk titled ‘Advancements in Smart Grid Technology: Opportunities and Challenges with AI and Digital Twins’ today (22 November), as part of the University Lecture Series. Chung Chi Yung, head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), was the speaker.

During his speech, UM Rector Yonghua Song introduced Prof Chung and highlighted his contributions and leadership roles in the engineering sector. Prof Chung is a chair professor of power systems engineering and the founding director of the Research Centre for Grid Modernisation at PolyU. He is also president-elect of the Power and Energy Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for 2024/2025, and will serve as president for 2026/2027. In addition, he is a fellow of IEEE, the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and the Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering. Prof Chung has also served on the editorial boards of nine top-tier journals in the power and energy areas. His research has led to three US patents and over 200 publications in international journals.

During the talk, Prof Chung discussed the potential applications, future prospects and development directions of artificial intelligence and digital twin technologies in addressing smart grid challenges. He also engaged with the audience in the Q&A and discussion sessions moderated by Rector Song.

Source: Rector’s Office
  
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