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David A. OwensView profile

Professor

• Strategic Innovation
• New Product Design and Development
• Organizational Design
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David A. Owens is a Professor and Executive Director of The Wond'ry, Vanderbilt University's innovation hub focused on creativity, design, and entrepreneurship. His academic career blends strategic innovation research with extensive industry consulting for Fortune 500 firms like NASA, LEGO, and Apple. Owens specializes in understanding how organizations manage innovation in product/service development and the role of social status in shaping group behavior. Education background not explicitly listed, but his professional trajectory reflects deep expertise in design management and organizational dynamics. Research interests include innovation processes across industries, status negotiations in teams, and cultural impacts on design. His acclaimed book Creative People Must Be Stopped! critiques common organizational barriers to innovation. Publications span topics from jazz industry history to quantum workforce development, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. He has presented at major conferences including Academy of Management and National Science Foundation events. Leadership roles include directing innovation centers and advising institutions on creativity ecosystems. Consulting engagements span diverse sectors from automotive (Nissan, Daimler Benz) to cultural institutions (Smithsonian, Henry Ford Museum). Media coverage in Wall Street Journal and NPR highlights his thought leadership in innovation strategy.

• Power Electronics
• GaN Technology
• Modular Systems
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Dr. Abdul Amjad is a Researcher affiliated with the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh. His current role focuses on Modular Power Electronics using GaN Technology, located in Room 4.115 of the Faraday Building. His research interests center on advancing power electronics systems, particularly leveraging Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology for modular applications. He contributes to Energy Systems research institutes, addressing modern challenges in energy conversion and efficiency. No academic awards, grants, or student advisories are explicitly listed in the provided text. While his affiliation with the School of Engineering suggests involvement in electrical engineering disciplines, specific educational background details or past roles are not documented here.

• Energy Harvesting
• Nonlinear Dynamics
• Vibration Control
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Uchenna Diala is a Senior Lecturer in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the College of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on energy harvesting, nonlinear dynamics, vibration control, and mathematical modeling of disease spread. He has contributed extensively to advancements in electromagnetic energy harvesters, vibration isolation systems, and acoustic resonance analysis in engineering systems. His work integrates theoretical analysis with practical applications, such as optimizing energy harvesters for low-frequency excitations and developing models for co-circulating diseases like dengue, HIV, and COVID-19. He also explores sustainable technologies, including recycled carbon fiber composites for sensors and renewable energy integration with modular reactors. Key research trends include the use of vibrational resonance to enhance harvester performance, geometric nonlinear damping for vibration control, and data-driven modeling of multiphase reservoirs. His interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering, mathematics, and public health, addressing challenges in energy systems and disease management. Uchenna Diala has published widely in journals such as Nonlinear Dynamics , Scientific Reports , and International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics . His collaborative projects span industry and academia, emphasizing practical solutions for real-world problems.

Hans-Jürgen PfistererView profile

Professor

• Electric Drives
• Energy Storage Systems
• Power Electronics
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hans-Jürgen Pfisterer is a Professor of Electric Drives and Fundamentals at the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. He founded and leads the Kompetenzzentrum Elektronik und Antriebstechnik (KEA), which has executed over 175 industry-funded technology projects since 2010. His research integrates electric drives, energy storage, power electronics, electromobility, and smart grids. Research interests span sustainable energy solutions, including: Electric drive optimization Battery storage topologies Smart grid implementation Hydrogen applications in agriculture (H2-Landtechnik) CO₂ reduction tools (CO2-Kompass) Circular economy in agri-systems (AgrarCycle) Recent publications (2016-2023) emphasize battery systems, AI-enhanced control, and sustainable mobility. Trends include modular energy storage, grid resilience, and interdisciplinary product-service systems for decarbonization. Awards include the Konrad Albert Schaefer Prize (2012) and four best interdisciplinary project awards (2017-2019). He leads the VDE Osnabrück-Emsland committee and advises on Niedersachsen's mobility strategy. He directs KEA's industry-academia collaborations and mentors Formula Student Team eIRT. Current projects involve H2-powered agricultural machinery (NeXaT2H2) and autonomous irrigation systems (WaterWise).

Valmiki SooklalView profile

Associate Professor

• Mechanical Engineering
• Fracture Mechanics
• Laser/Material Interaction
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Valmiki Sooklal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kennesaw State University. He holds a PhD from Tulane University and previously studied at the University of the West Indies. PhD: Mechanical Engineering, Tulane University MS: Mechanical Engineering, Tulane University BS: Mechanical Engineering, University of the West Indies His research focuses on experimental and computational fracture mechanics, laser/material interactions, tissue welding, sustainable housing, remote sensing, and engineering education. Notable projects include developing a laser device for nasal tissue fusion and a modular rammed earth construction kit for sustainable housing. He also works on low-cost experimental tools for engineering education. Recent research emphasizes hyperspectral imaging applications in bacteria detection and fruit ripening analysis. His work bridges mechanical engineering with biomedical and environmental sustainability challenges, emphasizing practical solutions for real-world problems.

Antonios AntonopoulosView profile

Assistant Professor

• Power Electronics
• Industrial Electronics
• Electric Motor Drive Systems
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Antonios Antonopoulos is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electric Power, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). He holds a PhD from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2013) and has worked at ABB Research Center (2008–2017) and as a visiting researcher at NTNU (2018). His research focuses on high-power electronic converters, motor drive systems, and power grid applications. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Industrial Electronics, Power Electronics I–II, and Electrical Machine Control Systems. Education: Bachelor's in Electrical and Computer Engineering, NTUA (2002–2007) PhD in Power Electronics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2008–2013) His research interests emphasize advanced power electronics, particularly in modular multilevel converters (MMCs), soft-switching techniques, and high-efficiency energy conversion. His recent work addresses challenges in converter reliability, thermal management, and real-time control strategies. Antonopoulos has published extensively on topics like LLC converter design, MOSFET-based loss modeling, and IGBT lifetime assessment. He actively contributes to academic courses and industry-relevant R&D projects.

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Predictive Control
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Abraham Marquez Alcaide is a researcher in the Department of Electronic Engineering at the University of Sevilla, affiliated with the Higher Technical School of Engineering International Postgraduate School (EIP). He specializes in power electronics, modular multilevel converters (MMCs), and predictive control techniques for renewable energy systems. University: University of Sevilla School: Higher Technical School of Engineering International Postgraduate School (EIP) Department: Electronic Engineering His research focuses on thermal management, harmonic reduction, and control strategies for power converters in smart grids and electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. Key projects include POWER SYSTEM DIGITAL SERVICES and NUEVA GENERACIÓN DE TECNOLOGÍAS FOTOVOLTAICAS , emphasizing efficiency and circularity in energy conversion. Recent publications analyze advanced modulation methods for cascaded H-bridge converters, capacitor lifetime extension in interleaved DC-DC converters, and neural network-based predictive control. These works align with keywords such as power electronics, renewable energy integration, and smart grid optimization.

Cristina VladView profile

Associate Professor

• Model Predictive Control
• Optimization-based Control
• Cooperative Control of Multi-Agent Systems
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Cristina Vlad is an Associate Professor at CentraleSupélec (Université Paris-Saclay), affiliated with the L2S laboratory (CNRS, CentraleSupélec, Université Paris-Saclay). She holds a position in the Control Department and is part of the SYCOMORE team, focusing on robust and constrained control of complex systems. She obtained her PhD in Automatic Control from Supélec (2013) and has been qualified as a lecturer by the French CNU (section 61) in 2021. Her research interests include Model Predictive Control (MPC), optimization-based control strategies, cooperative control of multi-agent systems, and energy management for hybrid systems. She has supervised PhD students in topics such as multi-source energy systems, UAV deployment, and hybrid electric vehicle optimization. She actively contributes to educational initiatives, teaching core modules in 'Model Representation and Analysis,' 'Automatic Control,' and 'Control Architectures of Complex Systems.' Her work bridges theoretical control methods with industrial applications, particularly in power electronics, energy systems, and robotics. She has co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with recent focus on zinc-air flow cell modeling, UAV formation control, and MPC for multi-source systems. She collaborates with industry partners like Sherpa Engineering and contributes to international conferences on control engineering education and advanced control systems.

Oleh KiselychnykView profile

Associate Professor

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Electric Vehicle Technology
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Dr. Oleh Kiselychnyk is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick, where he leads the Power and Control Systems Research Laboratory. He previously held roles as a Science City Research Fellow (2012–2015) and Assistant Professor (2015–2019). His expertise spans energy-efficient control systems, power electronics, and renewable energy integration. He coordinates the MSc Electrical Power Engineering program and teaches advanced modules on power electronic converters and drive control. Research interests focus on optimal control of electric vehicle drives, self-excited induction generators, and grid-integrated photovoltaic systems. Notable projects include EPSRC-funded initiatives on multilevel inverters, clean energy storage, and modular transportation architectures. He has supervised over 30 student projects on motor drives, power converters, and renewable energy applications. Key contributions include advancements in sensorless control algorithms for pumps/fans, neural network-based parameter estimation, and nonlinear control strategies for energy storage systems. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical implementation in industrial and automotive sectors. Dr. Kiselychnyk collaborates with industry partners like Hyundai Motor Europe and AVL Powertrain, translating research into real-world applications. His lab facilities support experimental validation of novel control techniques and power electronic topologies.

• Dielectrics
• High Voltage Engineering
• Insulating Materials
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Rachelle Hanna serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Energy, Water and Environmental Sciences at Grenoble Institute of Technology since 2015, focusing on dielectric materials under extreme operational conditions. Her work bridges fundamental charge transport mechanisms with practical applications in high-voltage power systems and space technologies. Education Ph.D. in Materials & Electrical Engineering, Université de Toulouse (2012) Research Focus : Dr. Hanna investigates charge transport and aging effects in insulators (polymers, ceramics, gels, liquids, gases) subjected to ionizing radiation (2 eV–400 keV), electric fields, and temperatures up to 400°C. Her expertise spans dielectric characterization, space charge dynamics, HVDC systems, and breakdown phenomena, with direct relevance to power electronics, aerospace engineering, and energy infrastructure. Current work emphasizes material behavior under combined stressors for next-generation electrical systems. Publication Trends : Recent publications (2022–2025) reveal concentrated efforts on power module thermal management using dielectric fluids and phase change materials, CO 2 as sustainable insulation gas, and advanced modeling of streamer phenomena in gas-solid interfaces. Her work demonstrates strong industry applicability in medium-voltage equipment design and high-temperature power electronics. Scientific Awards No awards listed in source materials Advising & Grants : Dr. Hanna supervises thesis students as indicated in her academic profile, though specific advisees and funding sources remain undocumented in the provided text. Her council membership suggests leadership in academic governance. Research Environment : She operates within G2Elab's MDE research team at GreEn-ER (Office 5-C-20), contributing to Grenoble's energy research ecosystem through experimental work on insulation systems and participation in the laboratory council since 2016.

Pierre LefrancView profile

Lecturer

• Power Electronics
• Power Converters
• Optimization
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Pierre Lefranc serves as a Lecturer at the School of Energy, Water and Environment (ENSE3) within Grenoble Institute of Technology, affiliated with the G2Elab research laboratory where he is a key member of the Power Team (Équipe de Puissance). His academic responsibilities span teaching and research in power electronics, converter design, and power switch control across undergraduate and graduate programs. His educational foundation includes: Supélec Engineer (2002) DEA in Electrical Engineering from Paris (2002) Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from INSA Lyon (2005) Dr. Lefranc's research centers on power converter modeling and optimization , developing methodologies for pre-sizing, sizing, and algorithmic optimization while addressing power-control interactions. He pioneers close control of advanced power switches (IGBT, MOSFET, HEMT-GaN), focusing on high-galvanic-isolation signal transmission, planar/coreless transformer design with large air gaps, and control circuit optimization for next-generation wide-bandgap devices. His work bridges theoretical optimization with practical implementation challenges in high-frequency power systems. Analysis of his 11 publications (2009-2013) reveals consistent innovation in virtual prototyping and constraint-based optimization for DC-DC/DC-AC converters. His research spans transportation electrification, medium-voltage multi-level converters (10-50kV), and plasma reactor applications, with strong emphasis on multi-physics constraints (thermal, spatial, electromagnetic) and real-world implementation of wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies. Dr. Lefranc maintains active international collaborations including: NTNU (Norway) on Carnot 3D-MMC project for medium-voltage modular converters CentraleSupélec on predictive control of hybrid power systems LAAS Laboratory on micro-inductor optimization While his teaching portfolio spans instrumentation electronics, power converters, and switch control across ENSE3's 1A-3A programs, the source text indicates no formal student advisement records or major scientific awards. His research continues through G2Elab's Power Team on transformer design, plasma reactors, and micro-inductor optimization.

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Battery Management Systems
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Tomi Roinila is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences, Tampere University. His research focuses on power electronics, energy storage systems, and impedance-based analysis techniques for batteries and grid stability. He has contributed extensively to the design of high-efficiency DC-DC converters, battery management systems, and real-time monitoring technologies. His work emphasizes practical implementations of impedance measurement methods for lithium-ion batteries and grid-connected systems, addressing challenges in renewable energy integration, grid stability, and second-life battery applications. He has also explored hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing for power electronics systems and adaptive control strategies for inverters and STATCOM applications. Roinila's publications highlight advancements in converter topologies, battery health monitoring, and real-time stability assessment of multi-converter systems. His research bridges theoretical modeling with experimental validation, aiming to improve energy efficiency and system reliability in both academic and industrial contexts.

Shaahin FilizadehView profile

Professor

• Power Systems
• Power Electronics
• Modeling and Simulation of Power-Electronic Intensive Networks
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Shaahin Filizadeh is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Manitoba's Price Faculty of Engineering. He previously served as the Department's Associate Head (Graduate Programs) from 2012 to 2019 and maintains an active research program in power systems and power electronics. His educational background includes a B.Sc. (1996) and M.Sc. (1998) in Electrical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, and a Ph.D. (2004) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manitoba. Power Systems Power Electronics Modeling and Simulation of Power-Electronic Intensive Networks HVDC Converters and Modular Multilevel Converters (MMCs) Dynamic Phasor Modeling Techniques Electrified Vehicular Systems and Energy Storage Integration His research focuses on advanced energy conversion systems, power-electronic intensive networks, and specialized modeling methods including average-value models and dynamic phasors. Current work emphasizes low-inertia systems, battery energy storage converters, and MMC topologies with DC fault blocking capability. He directs the Power Electronics and Energy Conversion Atelier for Modeling, Prototyping, and Simulation (PEEC-AMPS), a state-of-the-art facility equipped with PSCAD/EMTDC, RTDS, and modular multilevel converters. Dr. Filizadeh serves as Chair of the IEEE Task Force on Dynamic Phasor Modeling Techniques and holds editorial positions at IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion and IEEE Power Engineering Letters. He has supervised over 40 graduate students including 9 doctoral candidates and 32 master's students. His research has been supported by grants enabling hardware-in-loop simulation capabilities and advanced modeling tools for power system applications. His laboratory, PEEC-AMPS, features EMT simulation software, real-time simulators, modular multilevel converters, and power-electronic prototyping equipment for rapid development of energy conversion systems.

Yu ZhangView profile

Academic

• Second language acquisition
• Pedagogy
• Assessment
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Yu Zhang is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Chinese at the University of Colorado Boulder within the College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a BA in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages from Beijing Foreign Studies University and an MA in Applied Linguistics from Teachers College, Columbia University. Prior to joining CU Boulder, she taught Chinese language courses at Princeton University, Columbia University, and the Princeton in Beijing summer program. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, pedagogical strategies, and assessment methodologies. Additionally, her technical research contributions span power electronics and wireless power systems, with a focus on GaN FET-based converter designs for high efficiency and compact power solutions. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, Beijing Foreign Studies University Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics, Teachers College, Columbia University Research Interests: Her interdisciplinary work bridges language education and engineering innovation. In language pedagogy, she explores teaching methodologies for non-native speakers. Simultaneously, her technical publications address challenges in power electronics, including high-frequency converters, wireless power transfer, and GaN FET applications in energy-efficient systems. Advising & Grants: No advisees or grant details are explicitly listed in the provided texts. Her contributions lie primarily in teaching and technical research publications. Labs/Teams: No specific lab or team affiliations are mentioned in the provided information.

• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Embedded Systems
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Prof. György Györök serves as a Professor and Dean at Óbuda University's Alba Regia Faculty. His work bridges electrical engineering, environmental science, and embedded systems. He leads research in analog circuit design, fault detection systems, and sustainable industrial processes. His recent studies include innovation ecosystem modeling (Triple Helix Model), FPAA applications in signal processing, and environmental impact assessments of industrial processes. Research interests focus on pragmatic electrical engineering solutions, machine learning-driven systems, and sustainable technology development. Notable areas include battery management systems for electric vehicles, real-time fault detection algorithms, and environmental impact analysis of manufacturing processes. His publications reflect interdisciplinary innovation, combining hardware-software co-design with environmental and educational technology applications. He has pioneered FPAA-based measurement tools and smart monitoring systems for industrial and academic use. No awards are explicitly mentioned, but his extensive publication record indicates significant contributions in technical fields. As dean, he oversees academic governance while maintaining active research in embedded systems and sustainable engineering. Collaborations likely involve industry partners given his focus on pragmatic engineering solutions. His work integrates cutting-edge technologies like neural networks with traditional analog circuit design for real-world applications.