María Inés Valla facts for kids

María Inés Valla, born in 1956, is a brilliant engineer from Argentina. She is an expert in electronic and power engineering. This means she knows a lot about how electricity works. She also studies how to control electric power systems. She teaches electrical engineering at the National University of La Plata. She is also part of a special research group called LEICI. This group is connected to the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET).

Early Life and Education

María Inés Valla was born in Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina. Her birthday is April 3, 1956. She loved learning about how things work. She went to the National University of La Plata. In 1980, she earned her first engineering degree. Later, in 1994, she completed her doctorate there. This is a very high level of education.

Career and Contributions

María Inés Valla is a professor of electrical engineering. She teaches students about power electronics. This field deals with how to control and convert electric power. She also specializes in "nonlinear control." This is a way to make sure electrical systems work smoothly.

From 2013 to 2018, she helped lead an important science magazine. It was called IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. This shows her leadership in the engineering world.

Published Works

María Inés Valla has also written a book. She co-authored it with Sergio Alberto González and Santiago Andrés Verne. The book is called Multilevel Converters for Industrial Applications. It was published in 2014. This book helps other engineers learn about special power systems.

Awards and Recognition

María Inés Valla has received many important awards for her work.

• In 2000, she received the IEEE Third Millennium Medal. This award celebrates engineers who have made big contributions.
• In 2010, she was named 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 the National Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences of Argentina. It shows how much her country values her work.

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In Spanish: María Inés Valla para niños