Victor Veliadis

Dr. Victor Veliadis is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NC State University and serves as Executive Director & CTO of PowerAmerica, a Manufacturing USA Institute advancing wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor technologies. He leads a $156M initiative managing over 210 industrial and academic projects, catalyzing SiC and GaN power electronics manufacturing. His educational outreach has trained 430 university students and engaged 7,000+ attendees via tutorials and webinars. In 2024, he secured a $64M DOE renewal to further WBG power technologies.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (1995)
• Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (1992)
• Master’s in Electrical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (1990)

Research Focus: Dr. Veliadis specializes in Power Electronics, Semiconductor Materials, Photonics, and Microfabrication. His work spans power system design, photonic integrated circuits, and wide bandgap semiconductor applications. He has pioneered advancements in SiC and GaN devices for radar systems and high-efficiency power electronics.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2025 NAI Fellow
• 2023 Manufacturing USA Modern Maker Award
• IEEE Fellow (2018)
• Multiple Northrop Grumman Innovation & Technical Excellence Awards

Grants & Leadership: Managed $156M PowerAmerica budget, securing $64M DOE renewal (2024). His leadership spans academia and industry, including 21 years in semiconductor fabrication and operations management.

Labs & Teams: Directs PowerAmerica’s collaborative ecosystem of industry, universities, and national labs, driving WBG semiconductor commercialization and workforce development.