Prof Vijay Sood , Ontario Tech University, Canada
Dr. Vijay Kumar Sood 🌟 is a highly accomplished Canadian engineer and academic based in Brooklin, Ontario. With a distinguished career spanning academia and industry, he holds a Ph.D. from the University of Bradford, UK, and has been recognized as a Fellow by IEEE, Engineering Institute of Canada, and Canadian Academy of Engineering. Dr. Sood currently serves as an Associate Professor at Ontario Tech University, where he contributes significantly to research and education in power electronics and systems.
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Education
Dr. Sood’s academic journey includes a Ph.D. from the University of Bradford, UK, in 1977, an M.Sc. from the University of Strathclyde, UK, in 1969, and a B.Sc. (Hons.) from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, in 1967. He has also pursued additional courses in Project Management, Reliability Centred Maintenance, and various simulation packages.
Experience
Throughout his career, Dr. Sood has held key positions such as Senior Researcher at Hydro-Québec’s Institut de recherche, Adjunct Professor at Concordia University, and Editor for prominent IEEE journals. His roles have included teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, conducting extensive research in power systems simulation, and leading numerous projects in HVDC transmission and advanced controls.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Sood’s contributions have earned him prestigious awards including Fellowships from IEEE and the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and recognition from the Engineering Institute of Canada and IEEE Canada. His notable honors include the IEEE Third Millennium Award and the CP Railway Engineering Medal.
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