John Hayes

Dr. John G. Hayes is a Senior Lecturer in Electrical & Electronic Engineering at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. He specializes in electric vehicles, energy systems, and power electronics. With a PhD from UCC (1998), he has over two decades of academic and industry experience, including roles at General Motors and Power One Inc. His current research focuses on power electronics, magnetics, and renewable energy applications, particularly in automotive and industrial contexts. Hayes directs UCC's Power Electronics Research Laboratory (PERL), collaborating with global firms like Analog Devices and General Motors. He authored a leading textbook on electric powertrains, published by Wiley & Sons and translated into Chinese. Hayes' work has been recognized with the William M. Portnoy Award for Best Paper (2011) at IEEE ECCE.

Education:

• B.E., University College Cork (1986)
• M.S.E.E., University of Minnesota (1989)
• M.B.A., California Lutheran University (1993)
• Ph.D., University College Cork (1998)

Research Interests: Power electronics for electric vehicles, energy storage systems, high-power converters, magnetics design, smart grid technologies, and renewable energy integration. Hayes emphasizes industrial collaborations, particularly in advancing EV charging infrastructure and magnetic component optimization.

Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and conference papers, focusing on magnetic materials, power converter control strategies, and EV energy management. Recent work explores high-frequency magnetics for EMI filters and modular e-axle design for heavy-duty applications.

Awards & Recognition:

• William M. Portnoy Award (2011)
• 6 patents, including inductive charging and power converter designs

Grants & Labs: PERL's projects include EU-funded collaborations on wave energy storage and high-power DC-DC converters. Hayes advises PhD students in power electronics and drives, with notable alumni contributing to industry and academia.