2025
IEEE HERMAN HALPERIN ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION AWARD
Sponsored by the Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation, in memory of the late Herman and Edna Halperin, and the IEEE Power & Energy Society
“For contributions to operations, computing, and control of power systems.”
Bruce Wollenberg has made seminal contributions that bridge theory and practice across multiple domains of power engineering. His research has consistently addressed pressing issues in power engineering, often anticipating and shaping future trends. His groundbreaking work on mechanism design for power markets in deregulated systems laid the foundation for ongoing research in game theory applications for power grids. Wollenberg also co-authored an influential research paper on smart grids, catalyzing interdisciplinary collaboration in this emerging field. His insights on power system reliability and blackouts continue to be highly relevant. Throughout his career, Wollenberg has demonstrated an exceptional ability to identify and advance critical areas of power engineering, leaving a lasting impact on both academia and industry.
An IEEE Life Fellow, Wollenberg is Professor Emeritus, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.