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Amir Sajjad BahmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Reliability of Power Electronic Components
• Electro-Thermo-Mechanical Modeling
• WBG Devices
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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.

• Power Electronics
• Electrical Engineering
• High-Frequency Magnetics Design
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Wai Keung Mo is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering , University of Southern Denmark. His research focuses on power electronics , high-frequency magnetics design , and EMC/EMI filter optimization , with applications in lighting equipment, low-voltage DC distribution, and industrial converters. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Collaborations: Active in international networks with recent projects in Europe Expertise: Conducted emission, hybrid magnetics, PFC converters, FEM simulations Research Trends: Mo’s work emphasizes conducted emission reduction , curved air gap designs , and hybrid magnetic topologies to improve efficiency and reliability in power converters. Recent articles highlight finite element analysis (FEM) for thermal and vibration optimization in electric vehicle converters and nano compressors . Teaching & Supervision: Mo has supervised projects including "Electromagnetic FEM Simulation of Motor and Compressor" and "Multiphysics simulation and analysis of vibration performance of BLDC motor fed nano compressor" , mentoring students like Lucas Gazola Mugnol and Denis Ndi Ndi. Key Contributions: His innovations in single-stage PFC flyback transformers and hybrid EMI filters address critical challenges in industrial electronics, with a focus on harmonic reduction and core loss measurement .

Mohammad Reza HajiabadiView profile

Researcher

• CO2 Storage
• North Sea Geology
• Wellbore Engineering
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Mohammad Reza Hajiabadi is a Tenure Track Researcher at the Danish Offshore Technology Centre within GeoEnergy Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on CO2 storage in chalk reservoirs, particularly in the North Sea region, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and affordable clean energy. Dr. Hajiabadi's research interests span multiple areas in subsurface engineering and carbon capture and storage. His work primarily investigates the thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical (THMC) processes that occur during CO2 injection into depleted chalk reservoirs. He specializes in constitutive modeling of reservoir chalk, wellbore engineering, and simulation of CO2 storage operations. His fingerprint shows strong expertise in CO2 Storage Engineering (100%), North Sea Geology (76%), Wellbore Engineering (66%), Constitutive Modeling (58%), and Gas Reservoir Engineering (56%). His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the mechanical behavior of chalk formations during CO2 injection, with particular attention to caprock integrity, fault reactivation risks, and the chemical impacts on mechanical properties. His work combines advanced numerical modeling with field data from the North Sea to develop validated frameworks for safe and efficient CO2 storage operations. The research addresses critical challenges in maintaining reservoir integrity while maximizing storage capacity. Dr. Hajiabadi serves as a supervisor for PhD students working on reservoir clogging and micro-crack analysis in chalk formations. His collaborative research involves multiple international partners, including work with Professor Hamidreza M. Nick who serves as the main supervisor on several projects. He has presented his research at numerous international conferences, with 8 conference presentations documented in the last few years.

Luciana TavaresView profile

Associate Professor

• Dielectrics
• Capacitor Technology
• Additive Manufacturing
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Luciana Tavares is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark. Her research focuses on advanced capacitor technologies, dielectric materials, and additive manufacturing processes, with significant contributions to polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, nanocomposite thin films, and surface engineering. Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark Center for Industrial Electronics Her research spans dielectric material optimization , metallized film capacitors , and additive manufacturing of metallic components , aiming to improve energy storage efficiency, mechanical integrity, and surface properties in power electronics. She explores the interplay between microstructure and performance in 316L stainless steel and develops surfactant-modified nanocomposite capacitors. Recent work includes helium-ion irradiation for dielectric enhancement , flow plate roughness in fuel cells , and high-voltage aluminum polymer capacitors . Her projects are supported by foundations like Norlys Vækstpulje and Villum Experiment. Scientific Awards : Villum Grant - Villum Experiment (2021) She supervises projects on dielectric properties , metallization ratios , and UV treatment of biaxially oriented polypropylene , while participating in conferences like PCIM Europe and Hydrogen & P2X. Collaborations include institutions in Germany and Denmark, with expertise in nanofibers, thin films, and surface science.

Martin VeitView profile

Researcher

• Building Energy Performance
• District Heating Systems
• Full-Scale Building Element Testing
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Martin Veit is a Research Assistant at Aalborg University's Department of Construction, Urban and Environmental Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Science. He is affiliated with The Architectural Engineering Section and the Research Group for Energy in Buildings. His work focuses on building energy performance, district heating systems, and full-scale building element testing. Veit's research interests center around energy performance engineering (95%), full-scale building testing (69%), district heating systems (69%), and building system engineering (49%). His work integrates experimental investigations with computational methods to analyze and optimize building energy use. He has developed expertise in heat meter data analysis, building performance simulation tools like BSim, and database architectures for energy research. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on building energy data, with significant contributions to datasets of smart heat and water meter data, operational building data for office rooms, and comparative studies of simulation tools. His work often involves collaboration with researchers across the Department of the Built Environment. Best Poster - Graduation Ceremony 2022, Department of the Built Environment Veit has been actively involved in two major research projects: 'Experimental investigations on the thermal performance of full-scale building elements' (2022-2024), where he contributed to full-scale testing and thermal performance analysis, and 'PRELUDE: Prescient building Operation utilizing Real Time data for Energy Dynamic Optimization' (2020-2024), focusing on heat meter data and energy performance optimization in district heating systems.

Rafael Nogueira NakashimaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Thermodynamic system modeling
• Energy integration optimization
• Techno-economic assessment
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Rafael Nogueira Nakashima is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage , Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His academic work focuses on thermodynamic system modeling, energy integration optimization, and techno-economic assessment of renewable energy technologies, particularly in hydrogen production via electrolysis and Power-to-X systems. PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of São Paulo (2018–2021) MSc in Mechanical Engineering from University of São Paulo (2016–2018) His research explores the integration of electrolysis with biomass and pyrolysis for green hydrogen and fuel production. Key projects include EUDP - IEA Wind Task 61 on variable renewable energy-hydrogen integration and H2BRIDGE for hybrid energy plant optimization. Recent publications highlight advancements in solid oxide electrolysis (SOEC) modeling, ammonia-fueled fuel cells , and thermo-electrochemical coupling in alkaline electrolysis. He develops open-source tools laine (non-linear equation solver) and vivi (energy integration optimization framework). As a supervisor, he guides PhD research on SOEC plant design and offshore wind-to-hydrogen systems . His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy and climate action .