Steven D. Pekarek

Steven D. Pekarek is the Dr. Edmund O. Schweitzer, III Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University's Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His primary affiliation is with the Power and Energy Systems research group. He is based at the West Lafayette campus in the Materials and Electrical Engineering Building, office WANG 2059.

Education Background:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Purdue University (1991)
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Purdue University (1993)
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Purdue University (1996)

Research focuses on analysis, design, and control of electric machines and power electronics systems. His work emphasizes power electronic-based systems integration and energy conversion technologies. Specific interests include advanced motor control strategies, renewable energy system interfaces, and high-efficiency power conversion architectures.

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