The contemporary world operates on energy systems — frameworks that transport and utilize electricity to accomplish a variety of tasks. 

For a quarter of a century, Florida State University’s Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) has remained at the leading edge of creativity and education to enhance the technologies that enable these intricate power systems to function optimally. 

“Here at CAPS, we are dedicated to tackling significant and challenging issues,” stated Roger McGinnis, director of the center. “The research and development conducted here not only expand the limits of what can be achieved in energy solutions but also play a vital role in assisting Florida and the nation in addressing both present and future energy requirements.” 

This month, the center is marking its 25th anniversary and honoring the numerous individuals who were instrumental in founding CAPS and have helped evolve it into a leading research center in the nation for electric power systems modeling and simulation, power electronics and machinery, control systems, cybersecurity for power networks, superconducting power devices, among others. 

Pioneers at CAPS comprise both full-time research faculty and shared tenure-line faculty with the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. Collectively, they have established a center for power systems engineering that draws investment from the U.S. military, the Department of Energy, NASA, and private enterprises to apply their expertise in tackling challenging issues. 

“The Center for Advanced Power Systems is at the cutting edge of innovation, where state-of-the-art research and collaboration are paving the way for future energy solutions and developing new technologies,” remarked FSU Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson. “The investigations that take place here are crucial for energizing the world.” 

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