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Research

Research Areas

  • DSP-based power electronics systems
  • Power Electronics Converters for Distributed/Renewable Energy Sources: Solar/Wind Energy Systems.
  • Plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles charging infrastructure and its effect on the distribution system.
  • Power Quality Issues
  • Wireless charging of electric vehicles
  • Energy Storage in power conversion
  • Subsea power electronics

 Current Research:

  Currently, research work in the following areas are underway:

  • Wireless Power Transfer
  • Electric vehicle on board power electronics to facilitate regenerative braking
  • Power electronics interface for Grid Energy storage

Recent Industry funded projects:

Wireless power and communication- 3 kW pinless connector

Transmark Subsea AS (2019-2021)

Analysis of PHEV in a smart grid environment.

CenterPoint Energy (2017-2019)

Micro-grid Simulation Study

MARTECH International Inc (2010-2015)

Past Projects:

  • Design and Controllability of Plug-in-hybrid (PHEV) Charging facilities integrated with renewable energy sources
  • Adaptive sensor-less control for maximum power point tracking in wind energy conversion systems.
  • Efficient Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Control for Photovoltaic (PV) systems adaptive to fast changing irradiation and partial shading conditions.