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Pragasen Pillay is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Concordia University and holds the Concordia University Research Chair in the same field. His research focuses on electric machines and drives, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems. He leads advanced studies in variable flux motors, soft magnetic composite materials, and power hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) emulation for fault diagnosis.
Education: PhD from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1987), MSc and B.Eng from University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (1983 and 1981).
Research emphasizes electric vehicle drivetrain design, renewable energy integration, and high-efficiency motor development. Notable contributions include work on rare-earth-free magnets, torque pulsation reduction, and thermal modeling of electric machines. His lab facilities include a 200 hp dynamometer and solar power electronics systems for the Future Building Laboratory.
Publications span over 30 years, with recent focus on PHIL-based fault emulation, variable flux motor topologies, and SMC material applications. His work bridges theoretical analysis with experimental validation, addressing challenges in both academic and industrial settings.
