Shireen Bojja\’s dual engineering and business expertise solves vital infrastructure challenges

Shireen Bojja Sparks a New Era of Traffic Control

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In traffic control centers across America, aging lead‑acid batteries have long underpinned infrastructure systems. Shireen Bojja, an engineering manager with MSEE, MBA, and MSEM degrees, identified that these systems rested on outdated technology and could not keep pace with modern electrification and sustainability demands.

A Dual‑Expertise Award

For her groundbreaking work, Bojja received the 2025 Global Recognition Award for Electrical Engineering and Business Leadership. The honor highlighted her unique blend of technical innovation and strategic business execution.

Entering Power Electronics

Stemming from her insight into the field’s complexity, Bojja turned her focus toward public safety power electronics. The domain requires highly specialized knowledge to build reliable, efficient, and safety‑critical systems across demanding applications. With an aging workforce nearing retirement and a talent shortage nationwide, the need for power electronics experts has reached a critical threshold.

Expert Shortage Statistics

• Only a small, top‑tier percentage of engineers nationwide specialize in power electronics.
• The aging workforce is nearing retirement, exacerbating the talent gap.

Her Perspective

“Working in a niche sector is always tough because opportunities are limited,” Bojja said. But if you crack the code, it becomes your unique identifier,” she added.

Research and development to state DOT approvals

b>Revolutionizing Traffic Power

b>Her pivotal work for Marathon Power produced rugged, uninterruptible traffic power supplies that received approvals from Florida DOT and Georgia DOT for road and bridge applications. This blend of technical skill and business insight garnered the 2025 Global Recognition Award in Electrical Engineering and Business Leadership.

b>Leading Agile Energetics Electronics

As Engineering Manager, Bojja spearheaded the Graphene Hybrid Supercapacitor (GHSC), a breakthrough energy‑storage system that addresses the performance and reliability gaps of traditional batteries. While lead‑acid batteries have long powered traffic infrastructure, GHSC modules offer non‑toxic operation, lower maintenance, and enhanced performance tailored to contemporary infrastructure needs.

b>GHSC Adoption in U.S. DOT Projects

• Non‑toxic, maintenance‑free operation reduces long‑term costs.
• Improved performance supports modern, high‑speed traffic infrastructure.
• Already adopted in multiple U.S. DOT‑related endeavors.

b>Her engineering leadership continues to set new standards for resilient, modern traffic power solutions worldwide.

Building the calculator app solution

Revolutionizing Traffic Infrastructure with GreenPower

Bojja has pioneered a suite of engineering solutions that merge hardware breakthrough with cutting‑edge data analytics. By turning intricate engineering challenges into clear, actionable strategies, the vision has streamlined deployment across a range of real‑world scenarios.

Launching the GreenPower Runtime Calculator

• Designed to support GHSC technology rollout, the GreenPower Runtime Calculator works as both a web and mobile app.
• It delivers instant, real‑time performance metrics to guide users in selecting the optimal module size for each application.

The Algorithm Behind the App

The calculation engine pulls together data science, statistics, research methods, and industry best practices. It builds on core technical principles—Ohm’s Law, the electrical behavior of graphene, and temperature sensitivity—creating a multi‑data‑point algorithm that produces results in seconds.

Bridging a Critical Gap in Traffic Management

The calculator is a key tool in traffic infrastructure management. Prior to its deployment, the lack of predictive battery‑performance tools had hampered maintenance planning and undermined system reliability.

Made-in-California and industry recognition

Bojja’s Design Excellence Earns “Made in California” Recognition

Bojja’s innovative product designs, coupled with a meticulous focus on manufacturability, have secured the coveted “Made in California” distinction. This accolade reflects her unwavering dedication to bolstering local manufacturing ecosystems.

Strengthening California’s Industrial Base

• Domestic Production Focus: Bojja prioritizes California-based production, reinforcing state industrial strengths.
• Innovation Promotion: Her designs champion cutting‑edge technological progress.
• Resilient Supply Chains: Local manufacturing enhances supply chain robustness.

Advancing Technology with Economic Impact

Through active collaborations with organizations such as ITS America—an entity devoted to smart mobility and transportation innovation—Bojja ensures her work aligns seamlessly with infrastructure needs, safety standards, and public policy directives.

Industry Validation by the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA)

• Long‑Standing Advocacy: CMTA has represented California’s manufacturing sector since 1918.
• Economic Contribution: California’s manufacturers generate over $300 billion annually and support 1.3 million jobs.
• Industry Relevance: Bojja’s association with CMTA underscores the tangible impact of her work on the state’s manufacturing landscape.

Research case studies on business sustainability

Bojja sets a new benchmark for engineering and business leadership

Boja redefines engineering innovation by merging rigorous research with practical applications across power electronics and manufacturing. Her portfolio of case studies and publications addresses core industry challenges, including digital transformation, ESG modeling, performance KPIs, and market power balance.

Digital transformation of the value chain

• Boja demonstrates how Industry 4.0 tools can overhaul analog power electronics for traffic safety systems.
• Her work shows strategic pathways to integrate digital controls with legacy hardware.

ESG and financial modeling through the E‑Score framework

• She applies financial models to chart ESG compliance for environmentally sustainable assets.
• Her research is grounded in the commercial development of graphene‑hybrid supercapacitors, a scalable alternative to lead‑acid batteries.

KPIs for small businesses and market power dynamics

• Boja maps KPI frameworks that improve efficiency for domestic manufacturers.
• She explores balance between seller and buyer power to drive product differentiation.

Each publication links Bojja’s leadership to wider trends such as sustainability, supply‑chain resilience, and regulatory compliance with Build America Buy America (BABA) initiatives. Her work on KPIs is especially relevant to public safety power systems, where performance, customization, and reliability are paramount.

Industry influence and future impact

• Boja translates technical advancements into quantitative outcomes aligned with policy‑aligned practices.
• Her writings position her as a technical expert and a thought leader shaping infrastructure and energy innovation.

The 2025 Global Recognition Award for Electrical Engineering and Business Leadership acknowledges Bojja’s distinctive capacity to convert advanced concepts into commercially viable solutions that meet critical infrastructure needs while upholding engineering excellence.