Ruiyun Fu

Dr. Ruiyun Fu serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within Mercer University's School of Engineering. Her expertise spans power electronics, renewable energy systems, and semiconductor device modeling.

Education:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of South Carolina (2013)
• MS in Electrical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2007)
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2004)

Her research focuses on power semiconductor device modeling (particularly SiC-MOSFET & GaN-FET), grid-connected power converters, renewable energy conversion systems, and high-frequency resonant inverters. She has developed innovative approaches for DC network protection using Z-source circuit breakers and advanced wireless power transfer techniques.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on DC power network security (33% of articles), semiconductor device modeling (27%), and wireless power transfer optimization (20%). The work demonstrates consistent progression from fundamental device modeling toward grid integration challenges, with increasing focus on cybersecurity aspects in recent years.

Dr. Fu maintains active leadership in professional societies including IEEE Power Electronics Society, IEEE Industry Applications Society, and IEEE Women in Engineering. She serves as regular reviewer for multiple IEEE transactions and conferences including ECCE, APEC, and PES-GM.

Her educational contributions include pandemic-responsive laboratory adaptations and STEAM outreach initiatives for women, reflecting commitment to both technical innovation and engineering education advancement.