Luca Peretti

Luca Peretti is an Associate Professor in Electric Machines and Drives at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the Department of Electrical Engineering, Division of Electric Power and Energy Systems. He works as a researcher in the EMD (Electric Machines and Drives) group and serves as Partner Director for KTH's strategic partnership with ABB.

• Education: M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering (2005) from University of Udine, Ph.D. from University of Padova (2008)
• Professional Experience: Postdoc at University of Padova (2009-2010), Principal Scientist at ABB Corporate Research (2010-2018), Associate Professor at KTH (2018-present)

His research focuses on:

• Automatic parameter estimation in electric machines
• Multiphase drive systems
• Sensorless control algorithms
• Loss segregation in drive systems
• Condition monitoring of industrial and transportation applications

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in variable phase-pole machines, harmonic plane decomposition, predictive control algorithms, and advanced modeling of permanent magnet motors. Key application areas include transportation electrification, wind energy systems, and industrial drive technologies.

Scientific roles include:

• Associate Editor, IET Electric Power Applications Journal (2019-present)
• Theme Co-Leader, Swedish Electromobility Center (2020-present)
• Member, IEEE (2021-present) and IET (2006-present)

He leads the strategic partnership with ABB and contributes to doctoral program committees at University of Padova.