María Inés Valla facts for kids
María Inés Valla (born in 1956) is a smart Argentine engineer. She specializes in electronics and power systems. This means she works with how electricity is made, moved, and used. She is a professor at the National University of La Plata. She also works with the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET).
Early Life and Studies
María Inés Valla was born on April 3, 1956, in Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina. She studied engineering at the National University of La Plata. She earned her first engineering degree there in 1980. Later, she completed her doctorate degree at the same university in 1994.
Working with Power Systems
María Inés Valla is an expert in power electronics. This field deals with how to control electric power efficiently. She also works with nonlinear control for electric power systems. This helps to make sure electricity flows smoothly and reliably. From 2013 to 2018, she helped lead a big engineering magazine. It was called IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics.
Her Book
María Inés Valla also wrote a book. It is called Multilevel Converters for Industrial Applications. She wrote it with two other people, Sergio Alberto González and Santiago Andrés Verne. The book was published in 2014. It teaches about special devices called converters. These are used in many industries to manage electricity.
Awards and Honors
María Inés Valla has received many important awards for her work.
- In 2000, she got the IEEE Third Millennium Medal. This award celebrates engineers who have made big contributions.
- In 2010, she became an IEEE Fellow. This is a very high honor for engineers. She received it for her work on controlling electric motors.
- In 2019, she received the Premio Consagración. This is the highest award from Argentina's National Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences.
See also
In Spanish: María Inés Valla para niños
