Dr. Liuxi (Calvin) Zhang is an industry recognized leader in grid modernization, reliability, resilience, renewable integration and transportation electrification area with extensive experience in research, innovation, strategy, software development, product management and deployment.  He is currently Global Head of Engineering in Eaton overseeing its Data Center Power Infrastructure. Prior to his current role, Calvin is the Global Technology Director in Eaton Corporation, leading Eaton’s global Energy Systems Research organization

Prior to joining Eaton, Calvin was with Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd)/ Exelon, as Senior Manager of Distribution Engineering, and Senior Manager of Smart Grid and Innovation, leading teams to develop smart grid strategy and roadmap, identify and evaluate emerging technologies, and manage demonstration projects. It includes several DOE funded projects, such as Bronzeville Community Microgrid. Prior to ComEd, Calvin worked with Nexant Inc. as Senior Distribution Systems Engineer, leading research, software development and product management for ADMS/DERMS applications. Calvin was awarded his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University, USA. Calvin is IEEE Senior Member. He was the Co-Chair for the 2023 IEEE PES Grid Edge Technologies Conference and Exposition. He also serves IEEE PES Long Range Planning Committee (LRP).