Levent U. Gokdere

Dr. Levent U. Gokdere is a Lecturer and Research Scientist in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh (1996), and earlier degrees from Istanbul Technical University. With over 15 years of industrial experience in motor drives, power electronics, and controls, his research focuses on motor drives, power electronics, and electric machines. He joined UH in 2017 after a career in industry and academic research roles.

Education:

• Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 1996
• M.Sc., Control Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 1989
• B.Sc., Electrical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 1985

Research interests span motor drives, power electronics systems, and control methodologies. His publications highlight contributions to aerospace power systems, hybrid electric vehicles, and induction motor control theory. He is an IEEE Senior Member since 2004.

Publications reflect expertise in advanced control systems and motor technologies, with recent work focused on aerospace applications and vehicle electrification. His work bridges theoretical control methodologies with practical industrial challenges in electric systems.

Awards:

• IEEE Senior Member (since 2004)

His advising and grants section remains under development, but his industry experience indicates strong collaboration potential in applied engineering projects. He is affiliated with the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at UH, located in Houston, Texas.