Marko Merdzan

Marko Merdzan serves as a University Lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology, where he has been affiliated with the Electromechanics and Power Electronics (EPE) research group since 2017. His work focuses on advancing high-speed permanent magnet machine technology for sustainable energy applications.

His academic credentials include:

• MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2009) from the University of Novi Sad's Department of Power, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
• PhD in Electrical Engineering (2024) from Eindhoven University of Technology with thesis on electromagnetic analysis of high-speed machines

Merdzan's research centers on electromagnetic modeling of high-speed permanent magnet machines, specializing in eddy current loss mitigation, harmonic analysis, and thermal management. He develops computationally efficient semi-analytical models and finite element methods to optimize machine performance, directly contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals for clean energy. His expertise bridges theoretical electromagnetic principles with practical power electronics implementation.

Analysis of his 13 publications (2012-2024) reveals consistent focus on rotor loss mechanisms in high-speed machines under PWM inverter operation. Key trends include: development of harmonic modeling techniques for loss prediction, experimental validation of switching frequency effects, and comparative studies of winding configurations - all addressing critical barriers to efficient electromechanical energy conversion.

His recognition includes:

• Best Student Paper Award at IEEE GPECOM 2020 conference

Merdzan has secured significant research funding through four major projects:

• AutoDrive (EPE) (2017-2020): Autonomous vehicle propulsion systems
• Kostprijsverlaging duurzame energie (2017-2022): Cost reduction for small-scale biogas energy
• Strengthening CAREESD Research (2015-2018): Electromechanical systems capability building
• Biogas-fired Hybrid Heat and Power (2015-2019): Combined heat/power systems using biogas

As core faculty in the EPE group, he contributes to TU/e's leadership in electromechanical energy conversion research, maintaining active collaboration with industry partners on sustainable energy solutions while teaching foundational courses in electromechanics and automotive systems.