
Samir Kouro Renaer
Associate Professor
Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria
Valparaiso, Chile
Power conversion and control of renewable energy systems (wind, photovoltaic and ocean) Electromobility (electric vehicles, charging technologies, energy storage) Medium voltage and high power converter topologies (multilevel power converters)
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Electronics Engineering, UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA. Chile, 2008
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Electronics Engineering, UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA. Chile, 2004
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Electronics Engineer, UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA. Chile, 2004
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Associate researcher Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA
Valparaiso, Chile
2008 - 2009
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Postdoctoral Fellow Full Time
Ryerson University
Faculty of Engineering
Toronto, Canada
2009 - 2011
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Young academic Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA
Valparaiso, Chile
2011 - 2014
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Scientific Assistant Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA
Valparaiso, Chile
2004 - 2008
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Associate Professor Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA
Valparaiso, Chile
2014 - A la fecha
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Director de Innovación Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA
Valparaíso, Chile
2019 - 2021
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Director Genera de Investigación, Innovación y Emprendimiento Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA
Valparaíso, Chile
2021 - A la fecha
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Young Academic Full Time
Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria
Valparaiso, Chile
2011 - 2014
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Postdoctoral Fellow Full Time
Ryerson University
Toronto, Canada
2009 - 2011
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Research Associate Full Time
Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria
Valparaiso, Chile
2008 - 2009
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Scientific Assistant Full Time
Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria
Valparaiso, Chile
2004 - 2008
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Associate Professor Full Time
Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria
Valparaiso, Chile
2014 - A la fecha
Samir Kouro has guided 42 undergraduate thesis, 20 Master thesis, 3 PhD thesis and supervised 6 postdoctoral researchers. Currently he is guiding 3 undergraduate students, 3 Master thesis, 5 Doctoral thesis and 2 postdoctoral researchers. He teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in subjects on power electronics, renewable energy systems and electronics.
- S. Kouro, “Multilevel Converters Technology Overview: Topologies, Modulations and Applications”, industrial workshop with Rockwell Automation, Cambridge, ON, Canada, January 5, 2010
- Member of the Local organising committee of IEEE International Conference of Industrial Technology ICIT 2010.
- General Chair, 3rd Conference of Young Researchers of the Millennium Science Initiative (ICM, Mideplan, Chilean Government), Punta de Tralca, 27–29 September 2006.
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IEEE 2012 Power Electronics Society Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Power Electronics Engineer Award
IEEE
Estados Unidos, 2012
The Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Power Electronics Engineer Award recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of power electronics by an engineer less than 35 years of age.
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2011 IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics Best Paper Award
IEEE
Estados Unidos, 2011
The award was given to the paper: J. I. Leon, S. Kouro, S. Vazquez, R. Portillo, L. G. Franquelo, J. M. Carrasco and J. Rodriguez. “Multidimensional Modulation Technique for Cascaded Multilevel Converters”. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 58, no. 2, pp. 412–420, February 2011
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2008 IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine Best Paper Award
IEEE
Chile, 2008
This award was given to the following paper: L. Franquelo, J. Rodriguez, J. I. Leon, S. Kouro, R. Portillo and M. A. Prats. “The Age of Multilevel Converters Arrives”. IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 28–39, June 2008.
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2012 IEEE Industry Applications Magazine Best Paper Award
IEEE
Chile, 2012
This award was given to the following paper: S. Kouro, J. Rodriguez, B. Wu, S. Bernet, M. Perez. “Powering the Future of Industry: High-Power Adjustable Speed Drive Topologies”. IEEE Industry Applications Magazine, vol. 18, no. 4, pp.26–39, July-Aug 2012
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The “Ismael Valdes Valdes” award
Chilean Institute of Engineers
Chile, 2005
In recognition of skills for organizing and directing, moral conditions, and good technical preparation.
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2016 IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Bimal K. Bose Award for Industrial Electronics Applications in Energy Systems
IEEE
Italia, 2016
Awarded for “Contributions to power conversion and control of photovoltaic and wind energy systems
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2015 IEEE Industrial Electronics Society J. David Irwin Early Career Award
IEEE
Japón, 2015
For contributions to research and development of multilevel converter technology and their application to renewable energy conversion systems
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Best Paper Award, IEEE 12th International Conference on Compatibility, Power Electronics, and Power Engineering (CPE-POWERENG 2018)
IEEE
Qatar, 2018
Best paper award received in Doha, Qatar, April 11, 2018.
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2nd place Prize Paper Award IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
IEEE
Estados Unidos, 2015
2nd place prize paper award.
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1st prize IEEE Industry Applications Magazine Best Paper Award 2012
IEEE
Chile, 2012
Best paper award of 2012
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Elevated to IEEE Senior Member
IEEE
Chile, 2017
Elevated to the category of Senior Member of IEEE
Application of Predictive Control in Power Electronics: An AC-DC-AC Converter System |
Chapter 14: DC–AC Converters |
Chapter 11: Single-Phase Controlled Rectifiers |
Power Conversion and Control of Wind Energy Systems |
Energy Conversion in Next-Generation Electric Ships |
Special Issue: Advances in Multi-MW Wind Energy Conversion Systems |
Special Issue on Modular Multilevel Converters, 2015 |
Introduction to the Special Section on Modulation Techniques for DC-to-AC Power Converters |
Control Strategies and hardware topologies for the operation of Energy Storage system in microgrids |
DC-DC converter topologies and control for DC distributed electric vehicle fast charging stations |
High Efficiency Partial Power DC-DC Converters for String and Multi-string Photovoltaic Systems |
High Efficiency Partial Power DC-DC Converters for String and Multi-string Photovoltaic Systems |
Sistemas Hibridos de Almacenamiento de Energía para la Mejora en la Gestión de Redes Eléctricas del Futuro |
Power converters and control for DC photovoltaic energy conversion systems |
Power converters and control for DC photovoltaic energy conversion systems |
Predictive control of High Power Inverters |
Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E) |
Analysis and development of low-voltage multilevel converter topologies for photovoltaic systems |
Renewable energy conversion systems and smart grid research network |
Environmental impact analysis, and sustainability efficiency based criteria for solar energy projects in Northern Chile |
Fondecyt 1131041 Multilevel converter configurations for multiphase and open-end winding PMSG Wind Energy Conversion Systems |
MULTILEVEL CONVERTER CONFIGURATIONS FOR MULTIPHASE AND OPEN-END WINDING PMSG WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS |
Sistemas Híbridos Distribuidos de Conversión y Almacenamiento de Energía Fotovoltaica |
Solar Energy Research Center, SERC Chile |
Tecnologías Avanzadas de Conversión Electrónica de Potencia y Estrategias de Operación para la Integración de Energías Renovables (ARES) |
FONDECYT 1110783: “Multilevel Multi-string Topologies for Large Scale Grid Connected Photovoltaic Energy Conversion Systems |
MULTILEVEL MULTI-STRING TOPOLOGIES FOR LARGE SCALE GRID CONNECTED PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS |
Valparaiso Center For Science And Technology (CCTVal) |
MULTILEVEL CONVERTER INTERFACES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC AND WIND POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS |
Fondecyt 1060423 “Advanced Control Techniques for Performance Improvements of Multilevel Converters for High Power Applications |
TECNICAS AVANZADAS DE CONTROL ORIENTADAS AL MEJORAMIENTO DEL DESEMPENO DE INVERSORES MULTINIVEL ASIMETRICOS EN ACCIONAMIENTOS DE POTENCIA. |
CONTROL DIRECTO DE TORQUE EN MOTORES DE INDUCCION ALIMENTADOS POR INVERSORES MULTINIVEL |
Fondecyt 1040183 “Direct Torque Control of Multilevel Converter Fed Induction Motors”. Period: March 2004 |
Fondecyt 1080582 “Multilevel Converter Interfaces for Photovoltaic and Wind Power Conversion Systems |
Multilevel Converters: An Enabling Technology for High-Power Applications |

Samir Kouro
Associate Professor
Department of Electronic Engineering
Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria
Valparaiso, Chile
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Marcelo Pérez
Profesor Asociado
Electronics
Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria
Valparaiso, Chile

Jorge Pontt
Professor
Electronics Engineering
Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria
Valparaiso, Chile

Christian Rojas
Research Professor
Electronics
Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria
Valparaiso, Chile

Cesar Silva
Profesor Adjunto (Associate Professor)
Departamento de Electrónica
UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARÍA
Valparaiso, Chile

Pablo Lezana
Associate Professor
Ingeniería Eléctrica
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María
Valparaíso, Chile

Nicolás Müller
Académico
Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingeniería
Universidad Austral de Chile
Valdivia, Chile

CARLOS REUSSER
Profesor Asociado
Escuela de Ingeniería Eléctrica
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Valparaíso, Chile

Freddy Flores
Profesor Asistente
Departamento de Ciencias de la Ingeniería
Universidad Andrés Bello
Santiago, Chile

Oswaldo Menéndez
Profesor investigador
Facultad de Ingeniería
Universidad Andrés Bello
Santiago, Chile

Alan Wilson
Investigador Postdoctoral
Centro Avanzado de Ingeniería Eléctrica y Electrónica
Valparaíso, Chile

Mokhtar Aly
Assistant Professor
Electronics Ingeniería en Energía y Sustentabilidad AmbientalEngineering
Universidad San Sebastián
Santiago, Chile