Professor Kang Chongqing from Tsinghua University's Department of Electrical Engineering was granted the Peter W. Sauer Outstanding Power Engineering Educator Award (Graduate Category) on July 23 at the IEEE PES General Meeting.

He is the first Chinese recipient in the award's 35-year history.

Kang was awarded for his contribution to education and mentoring in low-carbon power systems engineering.

In his acceptance speech, Professor Kang mentioned that the new generation of young power engineers will play a crucial role in achieving low-carbon and sustainable development goals. He also noted that Tsinghua's commitment to academic innovation and encouragement of a global perspective has greatly contributed to the development of its faculty.

Established in 1989, the Peter W. Sauer Outstanding Power Engineering Educator Award recognizes outstanding educators in the field of electrical engineering.

Editor：Li Han