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Heath Hofmann is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research focuses on advanced energy systems, including electric machines, power electronics, and hybrid energy storage solutions. He emphasizes robust control strategies, battery management systems, and model predictive control applications. Hofmann's work often addresses challenges in electric vehicle powertrains, shipboard power systems, and renewable energy integration.
Research interests include:
- Electric machine design and control
- Battery degradation and state-of-health estimation
- Hybrid energy storage systems
- Thermal management of power electronics
- Model predictive control for multi-energy systems
His advising style prioritizes weekly one-on-one meetings and lab collaboration, with a focus on student-driven research progression. Hofmann encourages internships and conference participation (e.g., IEEE ECCE, APEC) to advance technical expertise. Key research contributions span topics like nonlinear magnetics modeling, fault detection in battery systems, and adaptive control strategies for high-power applications.
Labs/Teams: Active in electric propulsion system design, energy storage optimization, and control algorithm development for industrial and maritime applications.
