Luiz Cera Zanetta, Jr., PhD, is a Senior Member of IEEE and a full professor at University of São Paulo. His numerous publications and R&D projects for utilities have played a key role in advancing and solidifying the area of electromagnetic transient analysis and equipment specifications for major power plant projects and long-distance interconnections in Brazil. His interests range from electromagnetic transients to Flexible AC Transmission Systems, including dynamic stability analysis, in research domains that are challenging for achieving consistency. Currently his primary interest is to contribute to the enhancement of engineering education.