Yusuf Yaşa

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yusuf Yaşa is an Associate Professor at Istanbul Technical University, Department of Electrical Engineering, specializing in Electrical Machines, Power Electronics, and Hybrid/Electric Vehicles. He holds a PhD from Yıldız Technical University and has served in academic and administrative roles at Bursa Technical University and Istanbul Technical University.

• PhD in Electrical Machines and Power Electronics, Yıldız Technical University (2006–2013)
• Current Vice Dean at Istanbul Technical University (2023–)
• Founding Partner of Yasa Motor Technologies (2018) and Nardan Power Conversion Systems Ltd. Co. (2023)

His research focuses on noise mitigation in switched reluctance machines, battery cooling with graphene-enhanced phase change materials, and efficiency optimization in electric vehicle systems. He has led projects on DC fast-chargers and sensorless control of synchronous reluctance motors. His publications address energy conversion, battery management, and acoustic noise reduction.

Recent research trends include advancements in electric vehicle modeling, state-of-charge estimation for Li-ion batteries, and thermal management solutions for battery systems. His work integrates simulation tools like ANSYS and machine learning for efficiency improvements.

He has advised PhD and Master’s theses on topics such as battery charge rate estimation, graphene-doped PCM materials, and Kalman filter-based motor control. Collaborations span institutions like The University of Akron and companies in electric propulsion and robotics.