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Dr. Xiu Yao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University at Buffalo (UB), School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. She joined UB in 2015 and has held positions such as a research engineer at the University of Dayton Research Institute and a research intern at ABB Corporate Research Center. Her research focuses on power electronics, microgrid control, high-voltage DC transmission, and DC arc fault detection. Dr. Yao has received the 2016 US Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship award for her work at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Education includes a PhD in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University (2015), an MS from Xi'an Jiaotong University (2010), and a BS from the same institution (2007). Her work emphasizes practical applications like modular multilevel converters and fusion power plant systems. Recent publications highlight advancements in DC microgrid security, wide-bandgap semiconductor devices (e.g., Ga2O3), and fault detection algorithms.
Her research trends reflect a strong focus on integrating cybersecurity into power systems, optimizing HVDC systems, and enhancing fault detection through machine learning and observers. Awards and honors underscore her contributions to defense-related power systems. While no grants are explicitly listed, her work aligns with high-impact areas like renewable energy integration and high-voltage engineering.
