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Dr. Mehdi Narimani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at McMaster University, holding the Canada Research Chair in High-Power Converters and serving as the director of the High-Power Electronics Lab (HiPEL). His expertise spans power electronics, high-power conversion, EV fast chargers, and medium-voltage motor drives. He has authored over 160 publications and 13 patents, with research focusing on novel converter topologies, control strategies, and applications in EV charging and renewable energy systems.
Education:
- B.Sc., M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (Isfahan University of Technology, Iran)
- Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (University of Western Ontario, Canada)
Research Interests: Dr. Narimani’s work emphasizes high-power converter systems, medium-voltage motor drives, EV fast charging technologies, and power electronics integration in smart grids. His lab develops innovative solutions for energy-efficient power conversion and EV infrastructure, with a focus on reducing costs and improving reliability through advanced topologies and control techniques.
Publications & Trends: Recent work highlights advancements in ultra-fast EV charging stations, medium-voltage architectures, and fault-tolerant motor drives. His research bridges theoretical control methods (e.g., model predictive control) with practical implementations in high-power systems.
Awards & Recognition:
- NSERC Canada Research Chair (Tier 2)
- McMaster University Scholar (2022)
- Multiple Best Paper Awards (Journal of Power Electronics, IEEE Conferences)
Advising & Grants: Supervises graduate students in power electronics and EV systems. Secured funding through NSERC, industry partnerships, and Canada Research Chair initiatives. Collaborates with industry on projects like EV charger design and renewable energy integration.
Labs & Teams: Leads the High-Power Electronics Lab (HiPEL), focusing on advanced converter systems, wireless EV charging, and smart energy solutions. Collaborates with cross-disciplinary teams on projects involving more electric aircraft and community energy systems.
