Regan Zane

Regan Zane is the David G. and Diann L. Sant Endowed Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Utah State University. His research focuses on high-efficiency power converters for transportation electrification, battery systems, and microgrid applications.

• PhD, MS, BS in Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
• IEEE Fellow and recipient of 15+ scientific awards including NSF CAREER and IEEE Bass Award

Recent work emphasizes dynamic wireless charging for electric vehicles, second-life battery reconditioning, and high-frequency converter design. Publications span topics in ZVS analysis, resonant topologies, and grid-integrated systems.

Key awards include:

• 2020 Utah Clean Cities Sustainability Partner of the Year
• 2019 Utah Innovation Award in Clean Technology
• 2008 IEEE Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Engineer

Mentored 20+ graduate students in power electronics and electrified transportation projects. Led development of USU's EVR Research Facility and contributed to DARPA/MIT collaborations on solid-state hydraulic systems.