Raja Ayyanar

Professor Raja Ayyanar is a faculty member in the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU), where he has served since 2000. He holds a Ph.D. in Power Electronics from the University of Minnesota (2000), an M.S. from the Indian Institute of Science (1995), and a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from PSG College of Technology (1989).

His research focuses on power electronics, renewable energy systems (including PV and wind integration), electric vehicles, motor drives, and wide bandgap devices. Notable contributions include advancements in DC-DC converters, power conversion for renewable energy interfaces, and high-frequency power electronics. He has published over 200 journal/conference papers and holds 8 U.S. patents.

Ayyanar is a Fellow of the IEEE and has received the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award (2005). He leads or participates in major research initiatives, including the ACEPS Center and the Power Systems Engineering Research Center (PSERC). His work spans industry collaborations with entities like Sandia National Labs, Intel, and BP Solar.

He teaches advanced courses in power electronics and has advised numerous students. His grants include projects on smart grid technologies, inverter reliability standards, and high-penetration renewable integration. He is affiliated with ASU’s Center for Efficient Vehicles and Sustainable Transportation Systems (EV-STS).

• Education:
  • Ph.D. Power Electronics, University of Minnesota, 2000
  • M.S. Power Electronics, Indian Institute of Science, 1995
  • B.E. Electrical Engineering, PSG College of Technology, 1989
• Affiliations:
  • Professor, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
  • Professor, PSERC and EV-STS Centers
• Grants & Projects:
  • Over 60 grants from NSF, DOE, ONR, and industry partners
  • Recent projects include dynamic sub-transmission-distribution co-simulation and EV/HEV traction drives