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Dr. Mohamed Youssef is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering at Ontario Tech University. He holds a PhD (Electrical and Computer Engineering) from Queen’s University (2005). His primary affiliation is the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, with research focusing on propulsion systems, power electronics, railway systems, and renewable energy technologies.
Education:
- PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Queen’s University (2005)
- MSc, Power Electronics, Concordia University (2001)
- MSc, Electric Power and Machines, Ain Shams University (1999)
- BSc, Electric Power and Machines, Ain Shams University (1995)
Research Interests:
Dr. Youssef’s expertise spans propulsion systems for automotive and hyperloop technologies, power electronics for IoT and renewable energy, railway electromagnetic compatibility, and power system stability. His work emphasizes practical applications in electric vehicles, smart grid integration, and sustainable energy systems. He leads the PEDAL (Power Electronics and Drives Laboratory) at Ontario Tech.
Awards and Recognition:
- Recipient of the NSERC Post-doctorate Scholarship (2006)
- Best Paper Award at IECON 2004
- Award of Merit from Ontario Center of Excellence (2006)
- Nominated for the Howard Alper Prize (2007)
Professional Activities:
He serves as a reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, and others. He has held roles as Technical Chair at IEEE SEGE 2015 and Track Chair at IEEE SEGE 2016. Current affiliations include Senior Member of IEEE and Chair of the IEEE Power Electronics Chapter in Toronto.
Labs and Teams:
He directs the PEDAL Lab, focusing on advanced power electronics and electric vehicle technologies. Collaborations include Bombardier Transportation and Armstrong Pumps.
