Hamid Toliyat

Hamid Toliyat is a Professor and Robert Kennedy '26 Chair in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University. He leads the Electric Machinery and Power Electronics (EMPE) Lab, focusing on advanced motor drives, power converters, and renewable energy systems. His affiliations include IEEE, where he has served as a Distinguished Lecturer for multiple societies.

Education:

• Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1991)
• M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, West Virginia University (1986)
• B.S., Electrical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (1982)

Research interests span condition monitoring of electric machines, wireless power transfer, electric vehicle powertrains, and distributed energy systems. His lab emphasizes innovation in magnetic gears, fault-tolerant drives, and high-efficiency converters. Recent advancements include magnetic gear designs for aerospace applications and high-torque-density motors.

Notable achievements include the IEEE Nikola Tesla Field Award (2014) and multiple patents in power electronics. His work bridges theoretical research and practical applications, with a focus on commercialization through Texas A&M’s technology transfer office.

Awards:

• IEEE Nikola Tesla Field Award (2014)
• Cyrl Veinott Award (2004)
• Best Transactions Paper Awards (2016, 2006, 2007, 1996)
• Patent Innovation Awards (2022, 2020, 2018, 2016, 2007)

Lab activities include collaborations with NASA, Schlumberger, and industry partners. Recent milestones include electric powertrain testing for Formula Electric teams and magnetic gear prototypes for lunar robots.