Vahe Caliskan

Vahe Caliskan is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), affiliated with the College of Engineering. His office is located at 1009 SEO Building, 851 S. Morgan St, Chicago, and he can be contacted at 312.996.6013 or vahe@uic.edu.

Education:

• Sc.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2000)
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Illinois at Chicago (1993)
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Illinois at Chicago (1990)

Research Focus: Dr. Caliskan specializes in power electronics, analog circuit design, automotive electronics, and computer-aided modeling/simulation. His work bridges theoretical analysis and practical applications, particularly in automotive power systems and advanced converter topologies.

Publication Trends: His scholarly output (1991-2005) demonstrates consistent focus on power conversion technologies, automotive electrical systems, and control methodologies. Key themes include three-phase rectifiers, switched-mode power supplies, resonant converters, and innovative automotive alternator designs, often emphasizing modeling precision and efficiency optimization.

Awards and Honors:

• Faculty Advising Award, UIC College of Engineering (2017)
• Faculty Teaching Award, UIC College of Engineering (2016)
• EEWeb Featured Engineer Spotlight Interview (2015)
• Silver Circle Award for Excellence in Teaching, UIC (2012)

Professional Engagement: Dr. Caliskan maintains an active conference presence, presenting at IEEE events on automotive power systems and converter technologies. His collaborations include researchers from MIT and industry partners in power electronics.