Arijit Banerjee

Arijit Banerjee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a Grainger Associate appointment. His research focuses on advanced power electronics, electric drives, and renewable energy systems. Key areas include variable-pole induction machines, electromechanical actuators, and condition monitoring for power devices.

He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and has authored over 75 publications. His work bridges academic theory and industrial applications, addressing challenges in electric vehicle propulsion, offshore wind energy, and bio-inspired robotics.

Research interests span:

• Electromechanical systems design
• High-efficiency power converters
• Reluctance machine optimization
• SiC MOSFET condition monitoring

Recent articles emphasize variable-pole motor control, bioinspired actuators, and electro-thermal co-design. His NSF CAREER Award (2020) supports innovative electric propulsion research.

Advising and grants include collaborations on EV drives, wind turbine systems, and fault detection algorithms. He leads interdisciplinary projects involving robotics and renewable energy integration.