Transformative impact of electrical engineering on society, education, academia, and industry: a brief review.
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| Title: | Transformative impact of electrical engineering on society, education, academia, and industry: a brief review. |
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| Authors: | Janamala, Varaprasad1 (AUTHOR) varaprasad.janamala@christuniversity.in, Rani, P. Sobha2 (AUTHOR) sobharani@lbrce.ac.in, Rani, K. Radha3 (AUTHOR) kradharani@rvrjc.ac.in, Swarnasri, K.3 (AUTHOR) swarnasrik@rvrjc.ac.in |
| Source: | Electrical Engineering. Aug2025, Vol. 107 Issue 8, p10879-10897. 19p. |
| Subjects: | Electrical engineering, Technological innovations, Sustainability, Learning, Interdisciplinary research, Infrastructure (Economics), Professions, Social change |
| Abstract: | The transforming power of electrical engineering (EE) on societal evolution, educational paradigms, university systems, and industrial revolutions is comprehensively reviewed in this study. This study emphasizes the critical contribution of EE in promoting technological development, improving learning approaches, and allowing sustainable industrial practices by methodically analyzing the co-evolution of these domains from Society 1.0 to 5.0, Education 1.0 to 4.0, University 1.0 to 4.0, and Industry 1.0 to 4.0. Unlike conventional stories that credit EE alone for development, this assessment critically examines the multidisciplinary character of progress and acknowledges the contributions of computer science, computer engineering, and artificial intelligence (AI) in forming the digital world. Focusing on fundamental technologies, including power systems, semiconductor devices, renewable energy integration, and automation, which have been the backbone of recent AI-driven advancements, this study offers a crucial contribution. This study clarifies EE's special contribution of EE in the global technological revolution by separating its basic contributions from those resulting from its junction with computing disciplines. Furthermore underlined in this paper are EE's contributions to smart infrastructure development, sustainable energy solutions, and society resilience. Presenting an evidence-based evaluation, this paper provides an insightful analysis for academics, teachers, and legislators, thus supporting EE's basic enabler of multidisciplinary technical and societal advancement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | The transforming power of electrical engineering (EE) on societal evolution, educational paradigms, university systems, and industrial revolutions is comprehensively reviewed in this study. This study emphasizes the critical contribution of EE in promoting technological development, improving learning approaches, and allowing sustainable industrial practices by methodically analyzing the co-evolution of these domains from Society 1.0 to 5.0, Education 1.0 to 4.0, University 1.0 to 4.0, and Industry 1.0 to 4.0. Unlike conventional stories that credit EE alone for development, this assessment critically examines the multidisciplinary character of progress and acknowledges the contributions of computer science, computer engineering, and artificial intelligence (AI) in forming the digital world. Focusing on fundamental technologies, including power systems, semiconductor devices, renewable energy integration, and automation, which have been the backbone of recent AI-driven advancements, this study offers a crucial contribution. This study clarifies EE's special contribution of EE in the global technological revolution by separating its basic contributions from those resulting from its junction with computing disciplines. Furthermore underlined in this paper are EE's contributions to smart infrastructure development, sustainable energy solutions, and society resilience. Presenting an evidence-based evaluation, this paper provides an insightful analysis for academics, teachers, and legislators, thus supporting EE's basic enabler of multidisciplinary technical and societal advancement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 09487921 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00202-025-03066-y |
