Liyan Zhu

Liyan Zhu is an Assistant Professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech, part of the College of Engineering. Their research focuses on advanced power electronics systems, including next-generation charging technologies for electric vehicles, space electronics, and integrated power converter designs. Dr. Zhu holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, completed in 2022 and 2020 respectively.

Research interests include multi-port magnetics, wireless power transfer systems, GaN-based power modules, and high-efficiency energy conversion. Key areas of innovation involve optimizing auxiliary power modules for 400V/800V EV architectures, designing planar omnidirectional wireless charging solutions, and advancing cryogenic semiconductor characterization.

Publications highlight breakthroughs in integrated EV chargers, GaN power module reliability, and novel transformer architectures. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed in available records.

Dr. Zhu collaborates on industry-relevant projects, particularly in automotive electrification and space electronics applications, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges in energy storage and power distribution.