Narayan Kar

Dr. Narayan Kar is a Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Electrified Vehicles at the University of Windsor's Faculty of Engineering. He holds the title of Distinguished University Professor and is affiliated with the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department. His professional credentials include Senior Member status with the IEEE and Professional Engineer licensure with the Ontario Professional Engineers Association (PEO).

Education:

• PhD, Kitami Institute of Technology, Japan (2000)
• MSc, Kitami Institute of Technology, Japan (1997)
• BSc, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (1992)

His research focuses on next-generation electric vehicle technologies, including advanced motor design, intelligent control systems, and innovative testing methodologies. Key areas include electromagnetic core loss reduction, fault-tolerant drive systems, and application of advanced materials in motor components. His recent work emphasizes minimizing torque ripple and optimizing power electronics for electric vehicle efficiency.

Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize fault-tolerant control architectures, core loss modeling under frequency variations, and vibration/noise mitigation strategies for multi-phase motors. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical implementations for automotive electrification challenges.

Awards:

• Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Electrified Vehicles
• Distinguished University Professor (University of Windsor)

He leads the Centre for Hybrid Automotive Research & Green Energy (CHARGE), a hub for collaborative research in sustainable transportation systems. Current projects include development of high-efficiency traction motors and advanced battery management systems for next-generation electric vehicles.