Poorvi Patel

Poorvi Patel is a seasoned engineer and energy innovator currently serving as a Global Product Specialist for Small and Medium Power Transformers at Hitachi Energy. With over two decades of experience in Transformers, she is deeply committed to advancing sustainable practices—focusing on reducing CO₂ emissions and finding cleaner, more efficient ways to generate energy. In her role, she works remotely while frequently traveling to manufacturing facilities, participating in standardization meetings, and ensuring power towers remain up to date and safe in the field.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Poorvi’s passion for the energy sector extends beyond her work. She has been recognized with prestigious honors such as the ABB CEO Award and IEEE Awards and continues to serve on industry committees. Her love of learning fuels her continued research into power and energy sources. Outside of work, she enjoys creating jewlaries, hiking, and walking the trails at Rockwood Reservation. With a Ph.D. from Lund University and a master’s degree from Luleå University of Technology, Poorvi combines deep academic insight with hands-on industry leadership to help shape the future of sustainable power.