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Frede Blaabjerg is a Professor at Aalborg University (AAU Energy) , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Science . Since 1998, he has pioneered power electronics research in applications such as wind turbines , photovoltaic (PV) systems , reliability engineering , and Power-2-X technologies. Education : PhD in Electrical Engineering (1995, Aalborg University) Honorary Degrees : Honoris Causa at University Politehnica Timisoara (2017) and Tallinn Technical University (2018) His research focuses on power electronics control , system optimization , and reliability for renewable energy and electric mobility . Recent work includes grid-forming converters , virtual synchronous generators , and smart EV charging systems. Key publication trends span 15+ years , with over 3,733 peer-reviewed articles and 900+ journal papers in power electronics , renewables , and energy storage . Notable book series: Control of Power Electronic Converters and Systems (4 volumes, Elsevier). Scientific Awards : 46 IEEE Prize Paper Awards 2020 IEEE Edison Medal 2019 Global Energy Prize 2014 IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award Leadership Roles : Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (2006–2012) Chairman, Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy (2020–) President, IEEE Power Electronics Society (2019–2020)

• Power Electronics
• Wind Turbines
• Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
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Remus Teodorescu is a Professor at AAU Energy , Aalborg University , specializing in Power Electronics System Integration and Materials . His work bridges Lithium-Ion Batteries , Modular Multilevel Converters , and Smart Battery Systems . Education : Not explicitly mentioned in the text. Research Interests focus on Battery Management Systems , AI-Driven Energy Optimization , and Power Electronics for renewable energy integration. Key projects include Digital Twin for Lithium-Ion Batteries and BMS-DC for Data Centers . Recent Publications (2025) emphasize Finite Set MPC , Gradient Descent Optimization , and AI in Battery Parameter Estimation . His 2024 work explores Physics-Informed Neural Networks and Fault-Tolerant Converters . Scientific Awards : Villum Foundation Grant (313 million kroner, 2021) Named world's best in electrical engineering (2023) Advising includes supervising PhD projects on AI-Accelerated Battery Twins and Data-Driven SOH Estimation . Collaborations span Energy Cluster Denmark and Villum Fonden .

• Battery (Electrochemical Energy Engineering)
• Modular Multilevel Converter
• Lithium-Ion Batteries
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Pooya Davari is a Professor and Head of the Section for Applied Power Electronic Systems at Aalborg University , Denmark. He leads the EMI/EMC in Power Electronics Research Group and serves as Vice Chair of the Energy Efficiency Mission. His research focuses on electromagnetic interference (EMI) and harmonic mitigation in power electronic systems, with over 200 publications and significant contributions to renewable energy integration. Education: B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering (2004, 2008), Ph.D. in Power Electronics from Queensland University of Technology (2013) Prior Roles: Lecturer at QUT (2013–2014), Postdoc at AAU (2014) Research Interests: Harmonic and EMI analysis in grid-tied converters High power density converter design Signal processing for converter modeling Reliability of power electronic systems Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes EMI/EMC in renewable energy systems, wide bandgap semiconductors (SiC/GaN), and reliability modeling for EVs and hydrogen production via electrolysis. Sub-fields include converter topologies, grid integration challenges, and AI-driven diagnostics. Scientific Awards: Equinor 2022 Prize (Denmark’s oldest engineering award) IEEE EMC Society Young Professional Award (2020) World’s Top 2% Highly Cited Scientist (Stanford, 2021–2025) Multiple best paper awards (IEEE, Applied Sciences, etc.) Grants & Editorial Roles: Recipient of grants from Innovation Fund Denmark (Supra-EMC project), Horizon Europe (SOLARIS), and industry partnerships. Serves as Area Editor for IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification , Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics , and Editor-in-Chief of Circuit World Journal (2020–2025). Labs & Standards: Coordinator of the EMC Laboratory at Aalborg University. Member of IEC standardization Working Groups 6 and 8 (TC77A), focusing on EMC strategies for power grids.

• Harmonic and EMI analysis and mitigation in grid-tied converters
• Electromagnetic interference and compatibility
• High power density power electronic systems
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Mateja Novak is an Assistant Professor at AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Denmark, within the Department of Applied Power Electronic Systems under the Faculty of Engineering and Science. Her research focuses on model predictive control, multilevel converters, machine learning, and reliability of power electronic systems, contributing to sustainable energy systems and renewable energy integration. She holds a Ph.D. from Aalborg University (2020) and an M.Sc. from Zagreb University (2014). Previously, she was a Postdoc at AAU Energy (2020-2023) and a visiting researcher at Kiel University (2018) and Danfoss (2023). Notable achievements include the EPE Outstanding Young EPE Member Award (2019) and 2nd place in the 2021 IEEE-IES Student and YP Competition. Her work spans projects like ALL2GaN (2023-2026) and AI-Power (2022-2027), addressing GaN IC solutions and AI-driven power electronics advancements. She is actively involved with IEEE societies including the Power Electronics Society and IEEE Women in Engineering. Her research outputs emphasize control strategies for power electronics, reliability analysis, and optimization techniques. Key areas of exploration include thermal stress balancing in converters, statistical model checking, and multiobjective control algorithms. Collaborations with industry partners like Danfoss and academic institutions like Kiel University underscore her interdisciplinary approach to advancing power electronics technology.

• Model Predictive Control
• Power Electronics
• Multilevel Converters
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Chaochao Song is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science within the Department of Applied Power Electronic Systems, specializing in power electronics for renewable energy systems. His work focuses on photovoltaic and wind energy applications with emphasis on converter reliability and control optimization. Dr. Song completed his PhD at Aalborg University (2019-2023) under Prof. Frede Blaabjerg and Dr. Aron Sangwongwanich, researching dual-active-bridge converters for PV systems. His core expertise spans: Power Converter Design : DC-DC topologies including solid-state transformers and NPC-based DAB converters Advanced Control : Capacitor voltage balancing, phase-shift modulation, and harmonic mitigation System Integration : Applications in wind farms, photovoltaic systems, and electric aircraft power networks Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal concentrated research on multilevel converter control strategies, with growing emphasis on cross-domain applications like wind energy solid-state transformers and aircraft electrification. His work consistently addresses reliability challenges through innovative modulation schemes and system-level optimization. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Dr. Song served as Principal Investigator for the research project "Efficient and Reliable DAB converters in PV Systems" (2019-2023), collaborating with leading power electronics researchers including Prof. Blaabjerg. Current work involves multiple funded projects within AAU Energy's research ecosystem, focusing on converter reliability for next-generation renewable integration. He operates within AAU's Power Electronic Control, Reliability and System Optimization research group, which maintains strong industry partnerships and participates in international collaborations across Europe's renewable energy sector. The team specializes in experimental validation of converter systems using advanced laboratory facilities at Pontoppidanstræde 111.

• Power Electronics
• Control Systems
• Renewable Energy
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Faheem Ahmad is a Research Fellow at AAU Energy, Aalborg University, specializing in power electronics and industrial heating applications. He holds a PhD in Power Electronics from Aalborg University (2023), an M.Sc. in Energy Engineering (2020), and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (2014) from Delhi Technological University. His research focuses on high-frequency converter topologies, resonant converters, and wide bandgap semiconductors, particularly for industrial heating systems. He has contributed to projects like GreenHeat (2023–2026) and RFheat (2020–2021), addressing energy-efficient RF generators and curing technologies. Education: PhD in Power Electronics, Aalborg University (2021–2023) M.Sc. in Energy Engineering, Aalborg University (2018–2020) B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Delhi Technological University (2010–2014) Research Interests: His work emphasizes advancing power electronics for industrial applications, including high-frequency converters and semiconductor integration in dielectric heating systems. He explores RF-based solutions for energy efficiency and modernizing industrial heating processes. Projects: GreenHeat : Developing energy-efficient RF generators for industrial heating (Innovation Fund Denmark, 2023–2026). CoDE : Center for Digitalized Electronics (Poul Due Jensen Foundation, 2021–2026). Transistorization of Industrial Dielectric Heating Plants : PhD project focusing on semiconductor-based heating systems (2021–2023). Impacts: His work on modular power converters has yielded economic impacts through improved industrial heating systems. He has presented at events like the PDJF Grundfos Prize Expo (2022–2023).

• Power Electronics
• Industrial Heating
• Wide Bandgap Semiconductors
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Ariya Sangwongwanich is an Associate Professor at the Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, within the Faculty of Engineering and Science. He leads the Sustainable Power Electronics and Electrification (SPELL) research program and has conducted visiting research at RWTH Aachen (2017) and the University of Cambridge (2023). Education: B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University (2013) M.Sc. in Energy Engineering, Aalborg University (2015) Ph.D., Aalborg University (2018) His research focuses on power electronics, grid-connected converters, photovoltaic systems, and reliability/sustainability in energy systems. Recent work emphasizes fault diagnosis, digital twin technology, and battery-PV system interactions. Notable scientific awards include the Danish Academy of Natural Sciences' Ph.D. Prize (2019), Spar Nord Foundation Research Award (2019), IEEE IPEMC-ECCE Asia Best Paper Award (2020), Best Presentation Awards at IEEE APEC (2016, 2021), and a DFF Sapere Aude Starting Grant (2024). Key projects include: GreenMag: Green High-Power Planar Magnetic Components (2025-2029, Innovation Fund Denmark) CirclePE: Circular Power Electronics for Green Transition (2025-2028, Independent Research Fund Denmark) OMRES: Operation & Digital Twin Solutions for Hybrid Renewable Energy (2025-2027, Horizon Europe) TEAMING: Predictive Maintenance for e-Powertrains (2024-2027, Horizon Europe) ALL2GaN: GaN IC Solutions for Greener Applications (2023-2026, Horizon Chips)

• Power Electronics
• Photovoltaic Systems
• Grid-Connected Converters
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Abderezak Lashab is an Assistant Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Electric Power Systems and Microgrids within the Faculty of Engineering and Science. He specializes in microgrid technologies, photovoltaic systems, and power electronics. His research focuses on enhancing the stability, efficiency, and resilience of energy systems, particularly in renewable energy integration, smart grids, and electric vehicle infrastructure. Key projects include the HECATE initiative exploring hybrid electric regional aircraft distribution technologies. Affiliations: AAU Energy, Microgrids Research Group Research Interests: Microgrid control strategies, photovoltaic system optimization, battery storage solutions, and cybersecurity in energy networks. His work emphasizes practical applications such as disaster-resilient mobile microgrids and EV charging infrastructure sustainability. Publications (82+): Focus on advanced control algorithms, power electronics, and renewable energy systems. Recent trends highlight grid stability under high PV penetration and smart grid resilience. Grants: HECATE project (2023-2025) funded by Horizon JU Innovation Action Labs/Teams: Active contributor to AAU's energy research groups, collaborating on projects involving hybrid electric systems and IoT-enabled cybersecurity.

• Microgrids
• Photovoltaic Systems
• Power Electronics
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Oscar Saborío-Romano is a Researcher at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in power systems integration for renewable energy. His work focuses on offshore wind farm dynamics, HVDC transmission, and grid stability within converter-dominated networks. His research spans Wind Power Engineering, Wind Turbine Engineering, and Frequency Support Engineering, with emphasis on dynamic stability analysis for offshore wind power plants. Key interests include High-Voltage Direct Current systems, energization techniques, and frequency response mechanisms in modern power grids. Recent publications reveal a concentrated trend in modeling VSC dynamics, small-signal stability assessment, and control strategies for offshore wind-HVDC integration. His work addresses critical challenges in MT-HVDC energy dissipation and all-DC wind plant architectures. He actively supervises PhD candidates Ramírez, L. M. C. (converter-rich power plants), Kamenica, M. (offshore energy hubs), and Vilmann, B. (grid services from converter-dominated plants). His research is funded through major projects including GREAT (Grid Enhancement for Ancillaries) and NEST Facilities. As a core member of DTU's Power Systems Wind Energy Systems Division, he contributes to sustainable grid transition initiatives aligned with UN SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy).

• Wind Power Engineering
• Wind Turbine Engineering
• Frequency Support Engineering
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Fangzhou Zhao is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University. His research focuses on advancing power electronics technologies, particularly in grid integration, renewable energy systems, and converter control strategies. He specializes in addressing challenges related to harmonic distortion, grid stability, and energy storage systems, with applications in offshore wind farms and battery energy storage. He has participated in several funded projects, including the MERGE project (EUDP-funded, 2020–2023) and the OWF System Integration Enhancement project (SHELL-funded, 2021–2022). Additionally, he supervised the PhD project 'Wide Output Voltage Universal Fast Charger' (2023–2026) and co-supervised the 'MODELING AND CONTROL OF SCALABLE VERSATILE GRID EMULATION SYSTEM' (2020–2024). His work emphasizes practical solutions for high-power systems, such as DC fast chargers and modular multilevel converters. Research interests include grid-forming converter control, power hardware design for grid emulators, and mitigating transformer saturation in converter systems. His recent publications highlight innovations in harmonic mitigation, voltage stability, and adaptive strategies for light-load efficiency in resonant converters. In advising, he supervises Li Z., a PhD student. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his contributions to power electronics and grid systems have garnered significant citations. Zhao’s involvement in interdisciplinary teams underscores his role in bridging theoretical research with industrial applications in renewable energy infrastructure.

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Grid Integration
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Gen Li is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in power engineering and energy systems. He holds a B.Eng. from Northeast Electric Power University (2011), M.Sc. from Nanyang Technological University (2013), and Ph.D. from Cardiff University (2018). His research focuses on HV/MV DC grid technologies, offshore wind integration, energy islands, and power electronics reliability. He has been a Marie Curie Fellow (2013–2016) and Visiting Researcher at leading institutions globally. Research interests include DC grid protection, offshore renewable energy systems, and energy storage integration. He is an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery and CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems , and received the CIGRE NGN Significant Contribution Award (2024) and CIGRE Thesis Award (2018). Editorial Roles: IET Energy Systems Integration, CIGRE ELECTRA Professional Affiliations: IEEE PELS Publicity Committee, CIGRE Working Group B4.96 Current projects include coordinated control of energy storage in energy islands and Baltic Energy Island research. He advises PhD students in power systems and energy technologies.

• HVDC Systems
• Offshore Wind Energy
• Energy Islands
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Amir Sajjad Bahman is an Associate Professor at the Center of Reliable Power Electronics (CORPE), Aalborg University, Denmark. His research focuses on reliability, electro-thermo-mechanical modeling, and thermal management of power electronic systems. He holds a B.Sc. from Iran University of Science and Technology (2008), an M.Sc. from Chalmers University of Technology (2011), and a Ph.D. from Aalborg University (2015). He has held roles including Visiting Scholar at the University of Arkansas (2014) and Thermal Engineer at Danfoss Silicon Power (2014). Bahman is a Senior Member of IEEE and serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification and Elsevier Microelectronics Reliability. He leads the Reliability of Power Electronic Components (REPEC) research group and coordinates the Danish Power Electronics Reliability Test Facilities (X-Power). His work addresses WBG devices, physics-of-failure analysis, and multiphysics modeling, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable energy and industry innovation. Research interests include reliability testing, thermal design, and failure mode analysis of power electronics components. Key projects include TEAMING (predictive maintenance for e-powertrains) and ALL2GaN (affordable GaN IC solutions). Over 75 publications span topics like thermal network models, mission profile analysis, and semiconductor aging. His contributions advance energy-efficient power systems and sustainable technologies.

• Reliability of Power Electronic Components
• Electro-Thermo-Mechanical Modeling
• WBG Devices
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Heng Wu is an Assistant Professor at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science, within the Power Electronics System Integration and Materials department. He specializes in power electronics, renewable energy systems, and grid stability. His research focuses on grid-forming converters, impedance modeling, and control systems for modern power grids. He has supervised two PhD students and contributed to projects like 'Development of Grid Supporting Functionalities for Fast Charging Stations' and 'AI-Stability: Automated Impedance Measurement Toolbox for Power System Stability Analysis.' Education: PhD (Awarded July 2020). Research interests include voltage source converters, stability analysis, and grid integration of renewable energy. He has published extensively on topics like fault ride-through control, impedance-based detection methods, and hybrid converter systems. His work emphasizes enhancing grid resilience and improving the stability of power systems with high renewable penetration. Notable projects include developing methodologies for small-signal stability assessment in energy islands and coordinated converter-control for offshore wind farms. His research also addresses challenges in offshore wind farm modeling and dynamic model reduction. Award: Recipient of the Institution of Engineering and Technology 2017 2nd Prize for contributions to power generation and renewable energy systems. Key collaborations involve institutions like Innovation Fund Denmark and academic partnerships focused on offshore wind integration and HVDC systems. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in smart grids and renewable energy infrastructure.

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Power System Stability
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