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Francesco ProfumoView profile

Professor

• High power devices
• New electrical machines structures
• Integrated electronic/electromechanical design
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Francesco Profumo serves as Rector of Polytechnic University of Turin since 2005 and previously as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (2003-2005). He holds a Professorship in Electrical Machines and Drives at the same institution since 1996, following a professorship at University of Bologna (1994-1996). His international experience includes Visiting Professorships at University of Nagasaki (1996-1997) and University of Wisconsin, Madison (1986-1988). Prof. Profumo's research focuses on advanced electrical machine systems and power electronics, specializing in high-power devices, novel electrical machine structures, integrated electromechanical design, and power conversion technologies. His work particularly addresses high-response servo drives, fuel cell power conditioning, and energy-saving applications in electrical plants. This research bridges theoretical innovation with industrial implementation in automotive traction, renewable energy systems, and industrial motor drives. His publication record from 2002-2008 demonstrates consistent contributions to dual three-phase motor drives, sensorless control techniques, and multiphase drive systems. Key thematic areas include thermal management in integrated drives, fault-tolerant control architectures, and energy-efficient electrical plant design, with publications predominantly appearing in IEEE Transactions journals. Major recognitions include multiple honorary doctorates from Technical University of Riga, Politechnica of Bucharest, and University of Miskolc, alongside IEEE-IAS paper prizes (1991, 1992, 1997) and IIEE-IPEC first prize (2005). Additional distinctions comprise honorary professorships at University of Cordoba and Jiao Tong University, and the Signum Aureum award from University of Miskolc. No information regarding student advising or research grants appears in the source materials. Similarly, laboratory affiliations or team leadership details beyond administrative roles are not documented.

Daniel FodoreanView profile

Lecturer

• Electric Machine Design
• Control Systems
• Magnetic Field Computation
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Daniel Fodorean is an academic at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical Machines, Marketing & Management. His research focuses on electric machine design, control systems, and magnetic field computation, with a particular emphasis on synchronous and hybrid excited machines for automotive applications. Education: Electrical Engineering (Diploma, 2001), M.Sc. in Variable Speed Electrical Drives (2002), Ph.D. in Double Excited Synchronous Machines (2005). Professional Experience: Assistant Lecturer at Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (2006–present); temporary teaching/research roles at Université de Technologie de Belfort-Montbéliard (2003–2004, 2005–2006). His work involves advanced control strategies (DTC-FOC, PWM), finite element analysis, and optimization techniques (gradient, surface response) for machines like permanent magnet and transverse flux motors. Key projects include double excited synchronous machine prototyping and thermal/mechanical design for hybrid systems. Recent publications address parameter optimization, vector control, and flux weakening in high-speed applications. Scientific Awards: Scholarships at Technological University of Belfort-Montbéliard (2001–2002, 2003). He contributes to international conferences such as ICEM, IEMDC, and COMPUMAG, with a focus on electromagnetic field computation and drive system efficiency. His expertise spans analytical modeling, numerical simulation (Flux2D/3D), and experimental validation of motor performance.