Jesus Gonzalez-Llorente at Higher National Engineering School of Tunis

On November 23, the IEEE AESS ENSIT Student Branch Chapter (SBC) had the honor of hosting a Distinguished Lecture on the "Design of Efficient Electrical Power Systems" by the renowned Dr. Jesus Rodriguez, as part of the Astronomica 4.0 event. The session brought together students, engineers, and space enthusiasts for an engaging discussion about the challenges and innovative solutions in the world of small satellite missions.

 

Dr. Rodriguez highlighted the growing popularity of CubeSats and small satellites due to their cost-effectiveness and quicker development times. However, he also addressed the challenges posed by their compact design, such as limited space for solar panels and energy storage. He explained how inefficiencies in power conditioning modules used for load matching, battery protection, and voltage regulation can further reduce system performance.

 

Throughout the lecture, Dr. Rodríguez shared strategies for overcoming these obstacles by designing high-efficiency electrical power systems specifically tailored to small satellites. He introduced new approaches to reduce power losses, optimize energy usage, and enhance the overall system performance. His insights emphasized the importance of careful engineering and innovative design to meet the challenges of small-scale space missions.

 

The lecture wasn’t just about technical details it was also a call to think creatively and see challenges as opportunities for innovation. Dr. Rodriguez inspired the audience with his passion for improving space exploration.

 

This event truly reflected the IEEE AESS ENSIT SBC’s mission to encourage learning and spark meaningful conversations about the future of aerospace engineering. It was a powerful reminder that collaboration and forward-thinking are key to overcoming the challenges of today and paving the way for a brighter, more efficient future in space.