Protecting the Grid by Bolstering Cybersecurity

When 225,000 Ukrainians lost electric power in late December 2015, the failure marked one of the first confirmed cyber attacks to result in outages combined with physical impact. During the attack, multiple hackers orchestrated synchronized, coordinated intrusions, remotely controlling the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems of three regional electric power distribution companies. – Read More

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$3.5M Award Boosts Power Electronics Research at U of A

$3.5M Award Boosts Power Electronics Research at U of A

The University of Arkansas has secured a $3.5 million award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology to elevate its roles as a leader in power-electronics research and development. The funding will support upgrades to the High Density Electronics Center...

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UA Power Group Featured at SEMICON West

UA Power Group Featured at SEMICON West

The University of Arkansas Power Group represented the University of Arkansas at SEMICON West in October, engaging with industry leaders and showcasing its research, facilities, and industry partnerships in power electronics and semiconductor technologies. Coverage of...

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