معرفی
Mehrdad Ehsani is a Robert M. Kennedy Endowed Professor of Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M University, leading the Power Electronics and Motor Drives Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has over four decades of expertise in power electronics, electric/hybrid vehicles, and energy systems. His research focuses on sustainable energy, advanced power conversion, and vehicle electrification.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1981)
- M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (1974)
- B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (1973)
Research Interests: Sustainable power systems, electric/hybrid vehicles, energy storage, power electronics, and aerospace power systems. His work emphasizes practical applications, such as transmotor technology for energy efficiency and grid-interactive buildings.
Awards & Recognition:
- Life Fellow of IEEE
- SAE Fellow (2005)
- IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Avant Garde Award (2001)
- Recipient of multiple Prize Paper Awards (IEEE-IAS)
Advising & Grants: Director of Advanced Vehicle Systems Research Program. His lab collaborates with industry on patents, including over 30 granted/pending patents, and advises on sustainable transportation technologies. He has consulted for over 60 companies and government agencies.
Labs & Teams: Founder and director of the Power Electronics & Motor Drives Lab, focusing on electric vehicle propulsion, renewable energy integration, and advanced control systems.
