Nimananda Sharma

Nimananda Sharma is a researcher at Chalmers University of Technology's Department of Electrical Engineering (E2), specializing in electrically excited synchronous machines and power electronics for automotive applications. He has contributed to 21 publications since 2018, including journal articles and conference proceedings.

• PhD Thesis: Design, Modeling and Verification of Distributed Electric Drivetrain (2022)

His research focuses on:

• Electric Machine Design: Direct oil cooling systems, thermal modeling, and zero-sequence current reduction techniques
• Power Electronics: DC link capacitor dimensioning, SiC inverter cooling, and SVM control strategies
• Vehicle Simulation: Co-simulation frameworks, mechanical-hardware-in-the-loop test benches, and FPGA/CPU-based real-time modeling

Key projects include:

• PowerDrive (2022–2025) - Power electronics optimization
• HipeDrive (2020–2023) - High-performance drivelines for electric trucks
• LONG (2020–2023) - Sustainable long-distance truck powertrains
• Integrated Modular Drivetrain (2017–2020) - Distributed electric/hybrid systems

Collaborations involve European Commission and Swedish Energy Agency projects with partners like Volvo Group and industry leaders. His work advances electric vehicle technology through innovative drivetrain designs and simulation methodologies.