Ambrish Chandra

Ambrish Chandra is a **Professor** at the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), part of the Université du Québec network, in the Department of Electrical Engineering. He holds degrees including a B.Eng. from Roorkee (India), M.Tech. from New Delhi (India), and a Ph.D. from the University of Calgary. His research focuses on power quality, renewable energy integration, and smart grid technologies, with affiliations to the GREPCI – Power Electronics and Industrial Control Research Group and the CIRODD – Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Sustainability Operationalization.

Research interests include power quality enhancement (e.g., unified power quality conditioners, active filters), renewable energy systems (wind, solar, hybrid microgrids), and advanced control strategies for grid stability and energy management. He has supervised numerous graduate students in projects involving renewable energy integration, power electronics, and grid resilience.

Key scientific achievements include awards such as the 2024 IEEE Montreal Section Gold Medal and the 2024 Bimal Bose Award. His work has been published in over 200 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on topics like STATCOM control, MPPT optimization, and fault-tolerant systems. Collaborations span academia and industry, addressing challenges in distributed energy resources and grid modernization.

Notable contributions include experimental implementations of hybrid microgrids, real-time controllers for wind-PV systems, and innovative solutions for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. His research bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications, ensuring sustainable energy solutions for modern power systems.