Dr. Samir Kouro received the award «Outstanding Engineer IEEE-AIE 2018» given by the Association of the Electrical and Electronics Industry of Chile (AIE) and Region 9 (Latin America) of the IEEE.

The award – delivered on December 5th at the «Encounter of the Electrical, Electronics and Automation Industry 2018» – was granted more than 10 years ago to highlight an engineer with an outstanding background in ​​electrical and electronic engineering for his professional development, contribution to the industry and innovation.

Kouro has a prestigious background as a researcher in topics such as power electronics, photovoltaic and wind energy conversion systems, and applications in electromobility, which has resulted in important national and international distinctions.