Juan Rivas Davila

Juan Rivas Davila is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. His research focuses on power electronics, wireless power transfer, and high-frequency power conversion with applications in medical systems, renewable energy, and thermochemical processes. He holds a PhD from MIT, where he was supported by Telmex’s scholarship program. Previously, he worked at GE Global on radar systems and medical electronics, later pivoting to academic research.

His work includes pioneering projects such as MRI power systems without magnetic components, ultrasound transducers for non-invasive cancer treatment, and induction-heated metamaterial reactors for methane pyrolysis. He collaborates with industry and academia to advance energy-efficient technologies, including wireless EV charging and plasma-based fertilizer production.

Prof. Davila emphasizes student-driven innovation in his advising style, fostering creativity by sharing research challenges openly. His labs explore cutting-edge topics like piezoelectric resonators for DC-DC converters and GaN-based power amplifiers.

Key technical areas include high-frequency power electronics, resonant inductive systems, and smart grid technologies. His recent work highlights breakthroughs in spurious mode suppression, broadband power modulation, and compact power converter designs.