Loai Salem

Loai Salem is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), where he leads the Power Electronics and Microsystems (PES) Lab. His research focuses on advancing power electronics technology to enable clean energy applications, including energy harvesters, RF supply modulators, and voltage regulation modules for AI systems, electric vehicles, and DC microgrids.

• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UC San Diego
• MSc in Microelectronics System Design from Nile University
• BSc in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Cairo University

Research interests center on reducing power electronics' size, weight, and cost while maintaining efficiency through novel capacitor-based architectures, hybrid converter topologies, and advanced fabrication techniques. Applications include Internet-of-Everything nodes, renewable energy systems, and RF power amplifiers.

Recent publications highlight advancements in switched-capacitor rectifiers for piezoelectric energy harvesting, hybrid dc-dc converters with reduced magnetic stress, and CMOS-compatible transformer designs. His work integrates experimental validation with theoretical innovation in power management.

• DARPA Young Faculty Award
• IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society Predoctoral Achievement Award
• ISS Analog Devices Outstanding Student Designer Award

Dr. Salem emphasizes fostering independent, principled researchers in his lab, prioritizing qualities like innovation, technical autonomy, and collaborative humility in prospective students.