Introducing six new Study Committee Chairs
SC A1 - Power generation and electromechanical energy conversion
Howard Sedding
Summary of experience within CIGRE
- Active participation in CIGRE since 1990; SC A1 & D1
- Co-authored/presented 12 papers at CIGRE general sessions and colloquia
- Contributed to several A1 and D1 WGs
- Canadian Regular member of A1 (2006 – 14)
- SC A1 Special Reporter (2016 – present)
Summary of Professional Experience
- Qualitrol – Iris Power, Insulation Engineer (2015 – present)
- Ontario Hydro/Kinectrics, various positions; research engineer to department manager (1988 – 2014)
- Worked on rotating machine testing and condition monitoring
- Participated in several IEEE & IEC WGs developing standards in rotating machines manufacture, operation & maintenance
SC A3 - Transmission and distribution equipment
Nicola Gariboldi
Summary of Experience within CIGRE
- Convener JWG A3.43 - Tools for lifecycle management of T&D switchgear based on data from condition monitoring systems
- Member WG A3.39 - Application and field experience with Metal Oxide Surge Arresters
- Member JWG A3.32 - Non-intrusive methods for condition assessment of distribution and transmission switchgears
- Member WG A3.19 - Line fault phenomena and their implications for3-phase short- and long-line fault clearing
- A3 Special Reporter CIGRE Sessions 2020, 2021, 2022
Summary of Professional Experience
- From 2016 Qualitrol LLC: Director FS Europe - Technical Application Specialist for Breaker monitoring.
- 2013-2016 ABB Wettingen (CH): Technology Manager Surge Arrester development
- 2001-2013 ABB Baden (CH): Project Manager High Voltage Interrupter development
- 1996-2001 ABB Lodi (IT): responsible of R&D dep. for GIS and Circuit Breaker Testing
- 1995 Passoni & Villa (IT): respondible of High Voltage Laboratory
- 1991-1994 ABB Bergamo (IT): Short Circuit Lab eng. MV LV power tests
SC B3 - Substations and electrical installations
Mark McVey
Summary of Experience within CIGRE
- 2003-2007 Corresponding B3.03 (300) Guidelines to An Optimal Approach AIS
- 2007-2020 WG Member and Contributing Author Brochure: 300,439,532,624 and 660
- Convener Brochure 613 AIS Design for Severe Climate Conditions
- Convener Brochure 805 Guidelines for Safe Work Methods in Substations
- Special Reporter B3 2013 Extreme Weather/Seismic Auckland Symposium
- Special Reporter B3 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Paris Symposium
- B3 AA3 Advisor all Air Insulated Substation brochures and activities 2019 to current (2023)
- The CIGRE Distinguished Member Award B3 2022 Paris
- The CIGRE Technical Council Award B3 2018 Paris
- U.S. National Committee of CIGRE Attwood Associates Award 2018
Summary of Professional Experience
- BS EE Virginia Tech University 1982
- 40 years Electric Utility, 38 Years Dominion Energy
- Principal Engineer, Operations Engineering, Substation Engineering, Operations and Division Operation Supervisor, Field Engineer Control Operations, Associate Engineer
SC B5 - Protection and automation
Volker Leitloff
Summary of Experience within CIGRE
- Member of B5 SAG and convenor of B5 TM51 since 2007
- 2004-2012 French Member of CIGRE Study Committee B5
- Convenor of WG B5.06 (Maintenance Strategies for DSAS) 2008 - 2011
- Special Reporter (SC B5 colloquium 2009, & 2017)
- Secretary of WG B5.43, WG B5.53 & WG B5.69 (ongoing)
- Numerous papers and prepared contributions, mainly in B5 sessions
Summary of Professional Experience
- PhD Thesis (1991-1994) on neutral grounding of MV networks
- 1994-99 EDF R&D – Research engineer in the field of protection & control
- 2000-02 EDF R&D – Research group leader “Transformer and Network Technologies”
- Since 2003 Rte – Protection and control expert, PACS projects
- Since 2017: chair of IEC TC38 (Instrument Transformers)
- Since 2018: Convenor of IEC TC95 WG2 (Digitally interfaced protections)
SC C2 - Power system operation and control
Dr. Renuka Chatterjee
Summary of Experience within CIGRE
- CIGRE Member since 2017
- C2.B4 38 JWG Technical Brochure Key contributor and Chapter 2 lead.
- SC C2 Participant since 2017 and part of SC C2 advisory group
- Reviewer: Papers/proposals for SC C2 (complete as required and provide feedback)
- Presenter: 2018 Large Disturbances Workshop, Topic = USA: Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
- 2020 CIGRE Special Reporter for PS2
- 2020 CIGRE Technical Council Award
Summary of Professional Experience
- 23 years of experience in various leadership roles in System Operations, Market Operations and Planning with MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.), a large Regional Transmission Organization in the USA
- Current Position: Vice President, Operations
SC C5 - Electricity markets and regulation
Yannick Phulpin
Summary of Experience within CIGRE
- SC C5 Secretary since 2018
- Member of the SC C5 Strategic Advisory Group since 2019
- Co-author of the Greenbook “Electricity Supply Systems of the Future” – 2020
Summary of Professional Experience
- 2021 - : EDF (FR) Head of power systems studies
- 2015-2021 : EDF (FR) Expert in European electricity markets & regulation
- 2011-2015 : EDF (FR) R&D Expert in power system operation and markets
- 2011 : INESCTEC (PT) Senior Expert in power system operation
- 2004-2010 : CentraleSupélec (FR) Assistant Professor in power systems
- 2005-2008 : Georgia Tech (USA) PhD in power system operation
SC Chairs 2024 Composition
| A1 | Howard SEDDING (CA) – Utility and Consultant |
|---|---|
| A2 | Pascal MUELLER (CH) - Utility |
| A3 | Nicola GARIBOLDI (IT) - Manufacturer |
| B1 | Geir Clasen (NO) - Manufacturer |
| B2 | Pierre Van Dyke (CA) – Research Institute |
| B3 | Mark McVey (US) - Utility |
| B4 | Johanne HU (CA) - Consultant |
| B5 | Volker LEITLOFF (FR) - TSO |
| C1 | Antonio ILICETO (IT) – Utility and TSO |
| C2 | Dr. Renuka CHATTERJEE (US) - TSO |
| C3 | Maria MERCEDES Vasquez (ES) - Utility |
| C4 | Marta Val Escudero (IE) - TSO |
| C5 | Yannick PHULPIN (FR) - Utility |
| C6 | Kurt Dedekind (ZA) - Utility |
| D1 | Simon Suttton (UK) - Manufacturer |
| D2 | Victor Tan (AU) - Consultant |
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