Henk Huisman

Henk Huisman is an Associate Professor in the Electromechanics and Power Electronics group within the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on electric drives, precision power amplifiers, and isolated power converters, with an emphasis on interleaved and stacked (multilevel) circuit topologies for high-efficiency applications in smart mobility. He has authored 34 conference papers, 10 peer-reviewed articles, 6 patents, and 2 book chapters.

Academic Background:

• MSc in Power Electronics (1984), Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
• PhD in Power Electronics (1992), TU Delft

His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals such as Sustainable Cities and Communities and Affordable and Clean Energy. Key research areas include zero-voltage switching, DC-to-DC converters, power amplifiers, and soft-switching techniques. Recent projects like ModulED, AutoDrive, and 3CCAR focus on powertrain optimization, cooling systems, and permanent magnet technologies.

Henk has supervised 32 research projects and collaborated with institutions such as Philips Electronics and ATB Technologies. He is associated with the Power Electronics Lab and EIRES Research, working on advanced control strategies for energy-efficient systems.