Energy Conversion Systems and Technologies
· Renewable and alternative energy
· Smart grids, micro-grids, and utility applications
· Electrical energy storage
· Energy conversion for Information Technology and communication systems
· Energy harvesting
· Energy efficiency for residential, commercial and industrial applications
· Wireless power transfer (WPT)
· Lighting applications and displays
· Transportation electrification
· High power/voltage power conversion
· High voltage isolation and lightning strike protection
Components and Subsystems for Energy Conversion
· Power electronic devices (Si and wide band-gap) and applications
· Power conversion topologies, modulation, and control
· Modeling and control of components, converters and systems
· Rotating/linear electro-mechanical devices and drive systems
· Passive components and materials
· Power electronic packaging, integration, and advanced manufacturing
· Reliability, diagnostics, prognostics, and health management
· EMI and EMC
· Thermal management, advanced cooling technologies
