Mechatronics professor receives IEEE Technical Achievement Award

John Shen, school director and professor from the School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, was recently honoured with the IEEE Power Electronics Society’s Technical Achievement Award for his notable contributions to the Integration and Miniaturization of Switching Power Converters.

Recognized for his advancements in MHz-frequency power MOSFET Technology, Shen's work has significantly impacted the development of ultrahigh density power converters. Since 2008, his innovative power MOSFET technology has been incorporated into supercomputers and high-performance servers, becoming a staple in powering today's cutting-edge AI chips. Shen received this prestigious award at the IEEE Energy Conversion Conference and Expo (ECCE2023) held in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, from October 29 to November 2, 2023.