Hillcrest Energy Technologies Selects Dr. Emanuel Serban to Advance Grid Solutions at Vancouver Center of Excellence
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (HLRTF) has announced the appointment of Dr. Emanuel Serban to lead their engineering team at the Vancouver Center of Excellence. Dr. Serban, with over 20 years of experience in power electronics and renewable energy, will focus on advancing power conversion technologies for grid applications.
Dr. Serban's extensive background includes leadership roles at Xantrex, Schneider Electric, and EnerSys, along with academic positions at the University of British Columbia and British Columbia Institute of Technology. His expertise will be directed towards developing solutions for renewable energy integration, energy storage, and data centers.
The appointment aligns with Hillcrest's strategy to enhance their power conversion solutions and accelerate commercialization efforts in the global energy market.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (HLRTF) ha annunciato la nomina del Dr. Emanuel Serban per guidare il loro team di ingegneria presso il Centro di Eccellenza di Vancouver. Il Dr. Serban, con oltre 20 anni di esperienza nell'elettronica di potenza e nelle energie rinnovabili, si concentrerà sull'avanzamento delle tecnologie di conversione dell'energia per applicazioni in rete.
Il vasto background del Dr. Serban include ruoli di leadership presso Xantrex, Schneider Electric e EnerSys, insieme a posizioni accademiche presso l'Università della Columbia Britannica e l'Istituto di Tecnologia della Columbia Britannica. La sua esperienza sarà indirizzata allo sviluppo di soluzioni per integrazione delle energie rinnovabili, stoccaggio dell'energia e centri dati.
La nomina si allinea con la strategia di Hillcrest di migliorare le loro soluzioni di conversione dell'energia e accelerare gli sforzi di commercializzazione nel mercato energetico globale.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (HLRTF) ha anunciado el nombramiento del Dr. Emanuel Serban para liderar su equipo de ingeniería en el Centro de Excelencia de Vancouver. El Dr. Serban, con más de 20 años de experiencia en electrónica de potencia y energía renovable, se centrará en avanzar en las tecnologías de conversión de energía para aplicaciones en la red.
El amplio historial del Dr. Serban incluye roles de liderazgo en Xantrex, Schneider Electric y EnerSys, así como posiciones académicas en la Universidad de Columbia Británica y el Instituto de Tecnología de Columbia Británica. Su experiencia se dirigirá al desarrollo de soluciones para integración de energías renovables, almacenamiento de energía y centros de datos.
El nombramiento se alinea con la estrategia de Hillcrest para mejorar sus soluciones de conversión de energía y acelerar los esfuerzos de comercialización en el mercado energético global.
힐크레스트 에너지 기술(HLRTF)는 에마누엘 세르반 박사를 밴쿠버 우수 센터의 엔지니어링 팀을 이끌도록 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 세르반 박사는 전력 전자 및 재생 에너지 분야에서 20년 이상의 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 그리드 애플리케이션을 위한 전력 변환 기술의 발전에 집중할 것입니다.
세르반 박사의 광범위한 배경에는 잔트렉스, 슈나이더 일렉트릭, 에너시스에서의 리더십 역할과 브리티시컬럼비아 대학교 및 브리티시컬럼비아 기술 연구소에서의 학문적 직위가 포함됩니다. 그의 전문성은 재생 에너지 통합, 에너지 저장 및 데이터 센터를 위한 솔루션 개발에 집중될 것입니다.
이번 임명은 힐크레스트가 전력 변환 솔루션을 강화하고 글로벌 에너지 시장에서 상용화 노력을 가속화하는 전략과 일치합니다.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (HLRTF) a annoncé la nomination du Dr. Emanuel Serban pour diriger son équipe d'ingénierie au Centre d'Excellence de Vancouver. Le Dr. Serban, avec plus de 20 ans d'expérience en électronique de puissance et en énergies renouvelables, se concentrera sur l'avancement des technologies de conversion de l'énergie pour les applications de réseau.
Le vaste parcours du Dr. Serban comprend des postes de direction chez Xantrex, Schneider Electric et EnerSys, ainsi que des postes académiques à l'Université de la Colombie-Britannique et à l'Institut de technologie de la Colombie-Britannique. Son expertise sera dirigée vers le développement de solutions pour l'intégration des énergies renouvelables, le stockage d'énergie et les centres de données.
La nomination s'inscrit dans la stratégie de Hillcrest visant à améliorer ses solutions de conversion de l'énergie et à accélérer les efforts de commercialisation sur le marché mondial de l'énergie.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (HLRTF) hat die Ernennung von Dr. Emanuel Serban bekannt gegeben, der das Ingenieurteam im Vancouver Center of Excellence leiten wird. Dr. Serban, der über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in der Leistungselektronik und erneuerbaren Energien verfügt, wird sich darauf konzentrieren, die Technologien zur Energieumwandlung für Netz-Anwendungen voranzutreiben.
Dr. Serbans umfangreicher Hintergrund umfasst Führungspositionen bei Xantrex, Schneider Electric und EnerSys sowie akademische Positionen an der University of British Columbia und dem British Columbia Institute of Technology. Seine Expertise wird auf die Entwicklung von Lösungen für Integration erneuerbarer Energien, Energiespeicherung und Rechenzentren ausgerichtet sein.
Die Ernennung entspricht der Strategie von Hillcrest, ihre Lösungen zur Energieumwandlung zu verbessern und die Kommerzialisierungsbemühungen auf dem globalen Energiemarkt zu beschleunigen.
- Strategic hire of highly experienced power electronics expert with proven commercialization track record
- Establishment of Vancouver Center of Excellence for grid solutions development
- Enhanced focus on high-growth markets: renewable energy, energy storage, and data centers
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 14, 2025) - Hillcrest Energy Technologies (CSE: HEAT) (OTCQB: HLRTF) (FSE: 7HI), a leader in advanced power conversion technologies, is pleased to announce that Emanuel Serban, Ph.D., PEng, has joined the Company's engineering team.
Dr. Serban brings over two decades of experience in power electronics, renewable energy, and grid-connected systems, with a proven track record of taking innovative technologies from concept to commercial deployment. His leadership spans both industry and academia, having successfully led teams in the research, development, and commercialization of advanced power conversion solutions at Xantrex, Schneider Electric, and EnerSys, while also serving as an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia and an instructor at the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
As part of his role at Hillcrest, Dr. Serban will lead the engineering team at the Vancouver Center of Excellence, focused on advancing power conversion technologies for grid applications, such as renewable energy integration, energy storage, and data centers. His leadership will be instrumental in accelerating the commercialization of Hillcrest's advanced power conversion solutions and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance product performance and market readiness.
"The Vancouver Center of Excellence represents a significant step forward in our mission to innovate and deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of the global energy market," said Don Currie, CEO of Hillcrest Energy Technologies. "By centralizing expertise in grid applications and bringing in seasoned engineering talent like Emanuel, we will drive further advancements in our power conversion solutions for renewable energy, energy storage, and data center applications."
Dr. Serban has been at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, with extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams, leading technology development programs, and driving the commercialization of high-efficiency power conversion technologies. He holds multiple patents in power conversion and has contributed extensively to IEEE journals and conferences.
"I am excited to join Hillcrest at such a pivotal time in its evolution," said Dr. Serban. "Hillcrest's innovations in power conversion technology have the potential to redefine efficiency and performance in electrification. I look forward to applying my experience in bringing advanced technologies to market and driving their successful adoption."
Dr. Serban's addition to the Hillcrest team reinforces the Company's commitment to technological excellence and innovation as it continues to develop and deploy high-value solutions tailored to customer needs in the rapidly evolving energy landscape.
ABOUT HILLCREST ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
Hillcrest Energy Technologies specializes in innovating and commercializing advanced power conversion technologies for electric vehicles and grid-connected renewable energy systems. The Company is dedicated to developing high-efficiency solutions that reduce energy waste, enhance performance, and drive the next generation of electrification.
Hillcrest is publicly traded on the CSE under the symbol "HEAT," on the OTCQB Venture Market as "HLRTF," and on the Frankfurt Exchange as "7HI." For more information, visit: https://hillcrestenergy.tech.
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