Rafal P. Wojda

Rafal P. Wojda is a Research and Development Staff Member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Knoxville, TN, since 2018. His professional journey includes a Senior Scientist role at ABB Corporate Research Center (2012–2018) and academic training in Electronics Engineering from Warsaw University of Technology (B.S./M.S.) and Wright State University (Ph.D., 2012). As a Fulbright Scholar (2009–2010), he specialized in microwave engineering, VLSI, and nanotechnology.

• Current Role: Leads research on advanced magnetic technologies for power flow control and energy-efficient hardware for exascale HPC systems at ORNL.
• Research Focus: High-frequency magnetics, loss optimization, insulation coordination, solid-state transformers, wireless power transfer, and partial discharge phenomena.

His publications span magnetic component design, thermal management, and power conversion systems, with recent work on flexible PCB windings, digital twins for supercomputers, and additive manufacturing of copper windings. Awards include IEEE Senior Member (2020), IET Power Electronics Premium Award (2014), and Fulbright Commission Award (2009).

• Professional Service: IEEE East Tennessee PELS/PES Joint Chapter Secretary (2018–2022) and Chair (2022–present).
• Expertise: Holds multiple patents in magnetic component optimization and collaborates extensively with academia and national laboratories.