Chunyan Lai

Dr. Chunyan Lai is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Concordia University. Her research focuses on electric drives, motor control, power electronics, electrified vehicles, and vehicle-to-grid solutions. She contributes to both graduate and undergraduate education through courses such as Controlled Electric Drives and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Power Systems.

• Research Emphasis: Electric motor drives and control systems, electrified transportation, power electronics innovations, and energy management strategies.
• Publications: Specializes in sensorless control techniques for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM), thermal management in electric machines, and advanced energy trading frameworks for smart grids.
• PhD Opportunities: The Power Electronics and Energy Research (PEER) Group under Dr. Lai offers positions for developing efficient motor drives for EVs and grid-connected power converters.
• Collaboration: Industry-adjacent research with requirements for professional communication, patent development, and technical dissemination.