Jianning Dong

Jianning Dong is an Assistant Professor at Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science. He specializes in electrical machine design and power electronics with focus on applications for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.

His educational background includes:

• BSc from Southeast University, Nanjing, China (2010)
• PhD from Southeast University, Nanjing, China (2015)
• Post-doctoral researcher at McMaster Automotive Resource Centre, McMaster University (2016)

Dong's research focuses on electrical machine design and power conversion systems with particular expertise in permanent magnet machines and wireless power transfer technologies. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications in electric vehicle propulsion and renewable energy integration. Key research areas include:

• High-speed permanent magnet machines
• Wireless power transfer systems for electric vehicles
• Acoustic noise analysis of electrical machines
• Waste heat recovery systems
• Electric motors for home appliances and electric vehicles
• Electric generators for wind turbines

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on optimizing wireless EV charging systems, with particular attention to efficiency, power quality, and system design. The work spans fundamental research on modulation techniques, compensation topologies, and system integration for high-power applications.

Dr. Dong actively participates in collaborative research projects:

• ECS4DRES: Electronic Components and Systems for flexible, coordinated and resilient Distributed Renewable Energy Systems (active)
• PROGRESSUS: Highly efficient and trustworthy electronics for next generation energy supply infrastructure (completed)

He has supervised 5 students and regularly presents tutorials on EV charging technologies at international conferences. His work is closely aligned with the TU Delft Wind Energy Institute (DUWIND), contributing to interdisciplinary research in sustainable energy systems.