Professor Michael Negnevitsky
University of Tasmania, Chair, IPS Connect 2026
Professor Michael Negnevitsky is Chair in Power Engineering and Computational Intelligence and Director of the Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems at the University of Tasmania. His research primarily focuses on smart grids, power system security, demand response, and isolated and remote power systems.
He has authored more than 500 research publications and holds four patents for his inventions. Michael is a Fellow of IEEE, a Fellow of Engineers Australia and a Chartered Professional Engineer.
He serves as Chair of the IEEE PES Energy Development and Power Generation Committee, Chair of the IEEE PES International Practices Subcommittee, and a member of the Australian Technical Committee for CIGRE AP C4 (System Technical Performance) and CIGRE AP C6 (Distribution Systems and Dispersed Generation).
Michael has organised and chaired IPS Connect workshops since the inaugural event on King Island in November 2015.