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• Power Electronics
• Power Quality
• Active Power Filters
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João Luiz Afonso is a Full Professor at the Department of Industrial Electronics, Engineering School, University of Minho, Portugal. He received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1986 and 1991, respectively, and his Ph.D. in Industrial Electronics from the University of Minho in 2000. He obtained his Habilitation degree in Electronics and Computers Engineering in 2016. His academic and professional journey includes: Member of the IE R&D Group at Centro ALGORITMI Director of the Department of Industrial Electronics (2017-2021) Coordinator of the Group of Energy and Power Electronics (GEPE) Steering committee member of the thematic line "Smart Cities and People" at ALGORITMI Vice-president of TMOB-HUB - Transportation and Mobility Research Hub Professor Afonso teaches several courses including Electrical Machines, Power Quality and Active Power Filters, Renewable Energies and Electric Mobility, Power Electronics for Smart Grids, and Environmental, Social and Economic Sustainability. His extensive research portfolio spans Power Electronics technologies applied to Power Quality, Active Power Filters, Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage Systems, Innovative Railway Systems, Smart Grids, Smart Cities, and Aerospace. His publication record is impressive with over 300 publications including 55 papers in international journals with referee, 240 papers in international conferences with referee, and 9 book chapters. His research impact is evidenced by 4047 citations, an h-index of 30, and 71 papers in Q1/Q2 journals. He has supervised 17 Ph.D. theses and 74 M.Sc. theses, demonstrating his commitment to academic mentorship. Professor Afonso has participated in 32 research projects, coordinating 21 of them. His editorial contributions include being a member of the Editorial Board for MDPI Energies and MDPI Electronics, and serving as Guest Editor for 13 Special Issues of Journals. He has organized several international conferences including GreeNets 2018 and SESC 2019-2023. Among his notable recognitions: IEEE Senior Member since 2016 Listed among the "World's Top 2% Scientists" for 2021 and 2022 Active participation in editorial boards of multiple journals His research group, GEPE, focuses on advancing Power Electronics technologies for sustainable energy systems. Professor Afonso's work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, particularly in the integration of renewable energy sources, electric mobility solutions, and smart grid technologies. His leadership in transportation and mobility research through TMOB-HUB demonstrates his commitment to addressing real-world challenges in sustainable transportation.

• Control Systems
• Hybrid Dynamical Systems
• Robotics
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Professor William Holderbaum is a faculty member at the School of Science, Engineering & Environment at the University of Salford, with additional affiliation to the Centre for Future Engineering. His academic career demonstrates sustained research productivity with 46 documented research outputs spanning from 2012 to 2025. Professor Holderbaum's research interests encompass several interconnected domains: Control Systems Theory and Applications Hybrid Dynamical Systems (particularly power converters) Robotics (Geometric Control, nonholonomic systems, Reinforcement Learning) Rehabilitation Engineering (Robust Control Design) Energy Management (Electric Vehicles, Smart Grids, Multiple Agent Systems) Autonomous Vehicles (Motion planning, AI) His recent publication activity (11 papers in 2025, 13 in 2024) reveals a strong emphasis on power systems protection challenges, particularly addressing microgrid protection issues arising from distributed generation integration. He has developed innovative approaches for overcurrent relay coordination, microgrid frequency stability, and protection schemes for inverter-dominated grids. His work also extends to robotics applications in textile manufacturing, wearable sensor technology for gesture recognition, and digital twin applications for power system protection. Professor Holderbaum maintains an active research program with significant recent output, demonstrating continued scholarly productivity and relevance in his fields of expertise. His interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical control systems with practical engineering applications across multiple domains.

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Control Systems
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Jean-Paul Gaubert is a Full Professor at the University of Poitiers, affiliated with the Poitiers University Institute of Technology and the Laboratory of Computer Science and Automatic Control for Systems (LIAS) since September 2013. His research focuses on power electronics systems, renewable energy integration, and advanced control methodologies. Research areas include: Modeling and control of energy conversion systems Interfacing architectures for renewable energy production/storage Optimal micro-grid management Energy quality evaluation and optimization Real-time implementation of control algorithms He leads the LIAS micro-network platform developed under the FEDER/CPER 2014-2022 project, featuring pilot units and power electronics structures for real-time control implementation. His industrial collaborations span research contracts, CIFRE agreements, and patent development. Recent publications (2018-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on renewable energy systems optimization, particularly photovoltaic integration, micro-grid control, and power converter efficiency improvements using advanced computational methods.

• Automatic Control Systems
• Electric Machine Diagnosis
• Fault Detection and Tolerant Control
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Sandrine Moreau is an Associate Professor in Automatic Control and Systems at the National Higher School of Engineers of Poitiers (ENSIP), part of the University of Poitiers. She is affiliated with the LIAS (Laboratory of Informatics and Systems of Angers) laboratory, with offices at both ENSIP in Poitiers and ISAE-ENSMA in Chasseneuil. Dr. Moreau's research spans multiple areas within electrical engineering and control systems, with particular focus on electric machine diagnosis, fault detection and tolerant control, wind energy conversion systems, and permanent magnet synchronous motors. Her work demonstrates expertise in parameter estimation techniques, haptic interfaces, and power electronics applications. She has developed sophisticated control algorithms for various electromechanical systems, with emphasis on sensorless operation and robust performance under fault conditions. Analysis of her recent publications shows a strong trend toward practical implementations of control systems for renewable energy applications, particularly wind turbines, alongside continued work on fault diagnosis in electric machines. Her research combines theoretical developments with experimental validation, as evidenced by numerous papers describing hardware implementations and test bed validations. The interdisciplinary nature of her work bridges electrical engineering, control theory, and power systems. Dr. Moreau maintains active collaborations with researchers across France and internationally, as indicated by her extensive publication record with co-authors from various institutions. Her work appears in high-impact journals including IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Control Engineering Practice, and Sensors, demonstrating the relevance and quality of her research contributions to the field.

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• Control Engineering
• Electromobility
• Mechatronic Vehicle Systems
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Professor Roustiam Chakirov serves as a faculty member in the Department of Engineering and Communication at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS), specializing in control engineering for automotive systems. His work bridges theoretical research and industrial applications in sustainable mobility and energy systems. Education: Doctorate in Electrical Drives/Control Engineering, Nizhny Novgorod University of Technology, Russia Studies in Automation Engineering Research Focus: Chakirov's work centers on electromobility , mechatronic vehicle systems , and renewable energy integration . His expertise spans rapid control prototyping , neural networks for photovoltaic systems , and energy efficiency optimization through adaptive control. Current projects address vehicle electrical system management, wind-to-heat conversion, and smart microgrid integration for electric vehicles. Publication Trends: His 2006-2015 publications reveal a consistent trajectory from foundational control theory toward applied sustainable mobility solutions. Key themes include photovoltaic optimization (2015), multi-bus vehicle power management (2014), and electric vehicle charging coordination (2013), demonstrating interdisciplinary convergence of control engineering, renewable energy, and automotive systems. Scientific Recognition: Honorary Doctorate from Chernihiv National University of Technology (2016) for German-Ukrainian research cooperation in Renewable Energies and Electromobility Research Leadership: Chakirov directs third-party funded projects including the TREE-Energy Lab (TRE³L) partnership with GKN Driveline and GKN Sinter Metals. His work receives support from the German Academic Exchange Service and involves Horizon 2020 collaborations, focusing on hydrogen technology, powder metallurgy, and eco-mobility solutions. Laboratory Infrastructure: He operates within H-BRS's TREE-Energy Lab complex comprising Powder Fabrication-Lab, Mobility-Lab, Hydrogen-Lab, and Simulation-Lab, enabling integrated research from component design to system-level energy management.