Dewei Xu

Dr. Dewei Xu is a Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. He leads the Laboratory for Electric Drive Applications and Research (LEDAR) and is available to supervise graduate students. His academic foundation includes a BEng (1996), MASc (2001), and PhD (2001) from Tsinghua University.

Research Focus

Professor Xu specializes in optimizing energy conversion systems through mathematical modeling, with industrial applications spanning aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy sectors. His research emphasizes:

• Enhancing efficiency of existing power conversion technologies
• Developing solutions for electrical grid integration
• Advancing renewable energy transmission/storage
• Enabling next-generation electric transportation systems

Teaching & Academic Service

He instructs core courses including ELE 637 (Energy Conversion), ELE 806 (Alternative Energy Systems), and EE 8408 (Switch Mode Power Supplies). His lab focuses on practical industry-driven solutions for electric drive applications.