The field of electric motors, drives, and control is vast and constantly evolving. Our research lab is dedicated to advancing this field through fundamental and applied research in a wide range of areas, including:
- Electric motor design and optimization: Conducting fundamental research in materials science, electromagnetics, and mechanical engineering to develop new and innovative electric motor designs and optimize existing designs for improved performance, efficiency, and durability.
- Control system design and optimization: Developing advanced control algorithms and architectures for electric motors and drives, including sensorless control, predictive control, and adaptive control, to improve performance, efficiency, and stability.
- Life cycle assessment for electric motors and drives: Assessing the environmental impact of products and systems throughout their entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal. Identify areas for improvement in terms of materials selection, manufacturing processes, energy use, and end-of-life management.
- Fault diagnosis and condition monitoring: Developing advanced diagnostic techniques and deep-learning algorithms to detect and diagnose faults in electric motors and drives, and developing condition monitoring systems to detect and prevent failures before they occur.
- Power electronics and drive systems: Designing and optimizing power electronic circuits and drive systems for electric motors, including inverters, rectifiers, and DC-DC converters, to improve energy conversion efficiency and reduce losses.
- Wireless charging technologies: Developing and optimizing wireless charging technologies for electric vehicles and other electric propulsion systems, including the design of efficient and reliable charging pads, the optimization of power transfer efficiency, and the integration of wireless charging systems with existing charging infrastructure.
Applications:
- Electric vehicles: Developing more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective electric motors and control systems for on-road and off-road electric vehicles, including hybrid and fully electric cars, buses, trucks, and more.
- Renewable energy systems: Designing and optimizing electric motors and control systems for renewable energy systems such as wind turbines, solar panels, and hydroelectric generators to improve energy conversion efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Aerospace applications: Developing electric propulsion systems for aerospace applications such as drones and electric aircraft, including the design and optimization of electric motors, drives, and control systems for these applications.