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Prof. Layi Alatise is a Professor and Royal Society Industry Fellow in Power Electronics at the University of Warwick's School of Engineering. His academic journey includes a BEng (First Class Hons.) and PhD in Microelectronics from Newcastle University, followed by industry roles at NXP Semiconductors and Atmel. He leads research in advanced power semiconductor materials, energy conversion systems, and wide-bandgap devices, focusing on reliability and efficiency. His work spans over 150 peer-reviewed publications and significant grants from UKRI, EPSRC, and Innovate UK.
- Education:
- BEng (First Class Hons.) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Newcastle University (2005)
- PhD in Microelectronics and Semiconductors, Newcastle University (2008)
- Key Roles:
- Royal Society Industry Fellow (50% buy-out funded)
- Associate Editor, IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics
His research emphasizes SiC and GaN power devices, investigating their reliability under extreme conditions and integration into applications like EVs, renewable energy systems, and high-voltage grids. Recent work addresses circular economy strategies for EV power electronics and next-generation traction inverters.
Over 25 funded projects include transformative initiatives like REWIRE (Ultrawide Bandgap Semiconductors) and Circular Microgrids. He has supervised 12+ PhD/post-doctoral researchers, focusing on device characterization, reliability modeling, and energy conversion systems.
- Main Research Themes:
- Wide bandgap semiconductor reliability
- High-voltage DC transmission systems
- SiC MOSFET robustness under short circuits
His lab collaborates with industry partners like NXP Semiconductors and National Grid, driving innovations in power electronics for net-zero targets.
