Leonardo Palma received the degree in electrical engineering from the University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile, in 1999.  The masters degree he obtained from Texas A&M University, College Station, in 2003. He is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree at Texas A&M University.

His research and professional interests include theory and applications in the areas of distributed energy systems, power supplies, modern energy storage devices, and engineering education.

Degrees: Ingeniero Civil Eléctrico, Universidad de Concepción, 1999. M.S. en Ingeniería Eléctrica, Universidad de Texas A&M College Station, 2003, Ph.D., Universidad de Texas A&M College Station, 2006

Office: Office 232, Edificio Central de Ingeniería.

Email: leonardopalma@udec.cl

Areas of interest: 

• Power electronics.
• Static converters for alternative energy.