Pia Lindh

Pia Lindh is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering within LUT School of Energy Systems at Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT. She holds an M.Sc. (1998) and D.Sc. (2004) in electrical engineering from LUT. Her research focuses on electric motors, electric drives, thermal management of electrical machines, and sustainable energy technologies. She has been actively involved in multidisciplinary projects addressing traction motor design for hybrid vehicles and energy efficiency improvements in industrial applications.

Her publications emphasize advancements in permanent magnet machines, cooling systems, and high-speed motor technologies. Notable works include studies on rotor eddy-current losses reduction, hybrid cooling methods for vehicle motors, and thermal modeling of high-speed induction machines. Lindh collaborates with industry partners to bridge theoretical research with practical applications in transportation and renewable energy sectors.

While her work spans over 30 peer-reviewed articles and conference papers, her research trends highlight innovations in motor design, thermal optimization, and sustainable energy systems. She has contributed to international journals like IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics and Applied Thermal Engineering, reflecting her expertise in electromechanical systems and energy conversion.