Alumni & Graduates
Comprehensive list of all alumni and graduates of Dr. Emadi’s group at McMaster University and Illinois Institute of Technology
Post-Docs, Engineers, Visiting Scholars and Administrative Staff
Ph.D. Students Graduated
Master’s Thesis Students Graduated
Post-Docs, Engineers, Visiting Scholars and Administrative Staff
- Gaetano Dilevrano, 2023, Visiting Ph.D. Student from Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy.
- Dr. Hanna Haponenko, 2022-2023, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Gaoliang Fang, 2021-2023, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Sumedh Dhale, 2021-2023, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Phillip Kollmeyer, 2019-2023, Senior Principal Research Engineer.
- Dr. Lucas Bruck, 2022-2023, Principal Research Engineer.
- Phuc (Paul) Nguyen, 2017-2023, Specialist.
Teresa Janes, 2011-2022, Manager, Special Projects and Administration.
Joel Roeleveld, 2015-2022, Research Engineer.
Dr. Alan Dorneles Callegaro, 2019-2022, Senior Principal Research Engineer.
Dr. Zisui Zhang, 2020-2022, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
Dr. Peter Azer, 2020-2022, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
Dr. Dianxun Xiao, 2021, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
Sule Isik, 2021, Research Engineer.
Dr. Diego Fernando Valencia Garcia, 2021, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
Dr. Zekun Xia, 2021, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
Dr. Carlos Vidal, 2020-2021, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
Dr. Aniket Anand, 2019-2021, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
Dr. Ehab Sayed, 2019-2021, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
Gustavo Finamor, 2019-2021, Visiting Ph.D. Student from Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil.
Dr. Romina Rodriguez, 2020-2021, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Yawei Wang, 2019- 2020, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Xiaoqiang Guo, 2019-2020, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Parisa Mahvelati Shamsabadi, 2019-2020, Research Engineer.
- Dr. Shahzad Ali, 2019-2020, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Negar Noroozi, 2019-2020, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Maryam Alizadeh, 2019-2020, Research Engineer.
- Dr. Lea Dorn-Gomba, 2019-2020, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Shiva Ghasemi Dehkordi, 2019, Research Engineer.
- John Ramoul, 2019, Research Engineer.
- James Emmens, 2019, Research Engineer.
- Robert Lau, 2017-2019, Research Engineer.
- Dr. Shamsuddeen Nalakath, 2018-2019, Principal Research Engineer.
- Waiyuntian Lou, 2019, Visiting Master’s Student from Politecnico di Torino, Italy.
- Alessandro Picchirallo, 2019, Visiting Master’s Student from Politecnico di Torino, Italy.
- Dr. Brock Howey, 2018-2019, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Berker Bilgin, 2011-2019, Senior Principal Research Engineer and Research Program Manager.
- Brian Wong, 2018-2019, Research Engineer.
- Alexander Lebel, 2017-2019, Research Engineer.
- Tyler Stiene, 2016-2019, Research Engineer.
- Xueqing Wang, 2018-2019, Visiting Ph.D. Student from Southeast University, China.
- David Schumacher, 2017-2018, Research Engineer.
- Haoding Li, 2017-2018, Research Engineer.
- Dr. James Weisheng Jiang, 2016-2018, Principal Research Engineer.
- Giuseppe Buccoliero, 2018, Visiting Master’s Student from Politecnico di Torino, Italy.
- Dr. Yu Miao, 2018, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Deqiang Wang, 2018, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Nikolay Stefanov, 2018, Visiting Student from Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria.
- Viktor Dimitrov Dimitrov, 2017-2018, Visiting Student from Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria.
- Dr. Jing Guo, 2017-2018, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Le Sun, 2017-2018, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Ran Gu, 2016-2018, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Sandra Milena Castano Sanchez, 2013-2018, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow and Research Associate.
- Quentin Combe, 2018, Visiting Student from Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Electricite et de Mecanique (ENSEM), University of Lorraine, Nancy, France.
- Jihane Errouha, 2017, Visiting Student from Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Electricite et de Mecanique (ENSEM), University of Lorraine, Nancy, France.
- Thomas Lataille, 2017, Visiting Student from Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Electricite et de Mecanique (ENSEM), University of Lorraine, Nancy, France.
- Florian Morineau, 2017, Visiting Student from Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Electricite et de Mecanique (ENSEM), University of Lorraine, Nancy, France.
- Raphael Chavand, 2017, Visiting Student from Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Electricite et de Mecanique (ENSEM), University of Lorraine, Nancy, France.
- Pier Giuseppe Anselma, 2016-2017 and 2019, Visiting Ph.D. Student from Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy.
- Dr. Xizheng Guo, 2016-2017, Visiting Professor from Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, China.
- Benjamin Danen, 2016-2017, Research Engineer.
- Lucas McCurlie, 2016-2017, Research Engineer.
- Dr. Rong Yang, 2017, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Mladen Terzic, 2016-2017, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Yasemin Oner, 2016-2017, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Hao Ge, 2016-2017, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Ruoyu Hou, 2016-2017, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Omid Beik, 2016-2017, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Kyung-Tae Kim, 2016-2017, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Antti Lajunen, 2016-2017, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Ricardo Aguilar-Najar, 2016, Visiting Student from Celaya Institute of Technology, Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico.
- Dr. Fei Peng, 2016, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Jianning Dong, 2016, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Li Xuguang, 2015-2016, Visiting Professor from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China.
- Dr. Can Wang, 2015-2016, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Matthias Preindl, 2014-2016, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- William Long, 2013-2016, Research Engineer.
- Randy Reisinger, 2012-2015, Industry Liaison Manager.
- Axel Frecaut, 2015, Visiting Student from Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Electricite et de Mecanique (ENSEM), University of Lorraine, Nancy, France.
- Julien Lanouziere, 2015, Visiting Student from Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Electricite et de Mecanique (ENSEM), University of Lorraine, Nancy, France.
- Alexandre Lepagnot, 2015, Visiting Student from Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Electricite et de Mecanique (ENSEM), University of Lorraine, Nancy, France.
- Michael Adam, 2015, Visiting Student from Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Electricite et de Mecanique (ENSEM), University of Lorraine, Nancy, France.
- Dr. Yinye Yang, 2014-2015, Principal Research Engineer.
- Dr. Piranavan Suntharalingam, 2012-2015, Principal Research Engineer.
- Dr. Jin Ye, 2014-2015, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Josipa Petrunic, 2013-2015, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Pierre Magne, 2012-2015, Principal Research Engineer.
- Dr. Pawel Malysz, 2012-2015, Principal Research Engineer.
- Dr. Haizhong Ye, 2014, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Ping Liu, 2013-2014, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Andreas Hackl, 2014, Visiting Student from Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria.
- Caroline Hamonic, 2014, Visiting Student from Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Electricite et de Mecanique (ENSEM), University of Lorraine, Nancy, France.
- Clement Barthelmebs, 2014, Visiting Student from Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Electricite et de Mecanique (ENSEM), University of Lorraine, Nancy, France.
- Koen Meeusen, 2014, Visiting Student from Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
- Bas Peter, 2014, Visiting Student from Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
- Tim Weidema, 2014, Visiting Student from Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
- Joris Wisse, 2014, Visiting Student from Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
- Berco van der Zanden, 2014, Visiting Student from Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
- Daniel Hilgersom, 2013, Visiting Student from Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Jochem Harkx, 2013, Visiting Student from Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven
- Dr. Lucia Gauchia, 2012-2013, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Co-Supervised by Prof. Saeid Habibi).
- Casper Vadstrup, 2012, Visiting Student from Aalborg University, Aalborg.
- Judit Banos Garcia, 2012, Visiting Student from Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.
- Sonny Sune Mads C. T. Quillo, 2012, Visiting Student from Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.
- Javier Gallardo Lozano, 2012, Visiting Student from the University of Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain.
- Catherine Janes, 2012-2013, Administrative Assistant.
- Philip Woodley, 2011-2013, Research Engineer (Chief Mechanical Engineer).
- Stephen Bieda, 2011-2012, Director of Communications and Marketing.
- Dr. Yanbo Xue, 2011-2012, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Arunava Mitra, 2011-2012, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow.
- Dr. Fernando Rodriguez, 2007-2010, Senior Research Associate at Illinois Institute of Technology.
- Erik Schaltz, 2008, Visiting Scholar at Illinois Institute of Technology from Aalborg University, Denmark (Co-Supervised by Prof. Alireza Khaligh).
- Dr. Nigel Schofield, 2007-2008, Visiting Professor at Illinois Institute of Technology from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom.
- Dr. Srdjan M. Lukic, 2007-2008, Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Illinois Institute of Technology.
- Dr. Francisco J. Perez-Pinal, 2006-2007, Fulbright Scholar at Illinois Institute of Technology from the Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
- Prof. Abdolreza Rahmati, 2004-2005, Visiting Professor at Illinois Institute of Technology from Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran.
- Dr. Meral Altinay, 2004-2005, Visiting Scholar at Illinois Institute of Technology from Kocaeli University, Turkey.
- Prof. Xiaohua Jiang, 2004, Visiting Professor at Illinois Institute of Technology from Zhongshan University, China.
- Dr. Ayse Ergun Amac, 2002-2005, Visiting Scholar at Illinois Institute of Technology from Kocaeli University, Turkey.
- Prof. Sung-Chul Oh, 2002-2003, Visiting Professor at Illinois Institute of Technology from Korea University of Technology and Education, Korea.
Ph.D. Students Graduated
- Haomin Li, Algebraic Approach to Sensorless Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM) Drives, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, September 2023.
- Mohamed Abdelhafiz Mohamed, Process Development and Optimization for Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Pure Copper, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, September 2023.
- Jiaqi Yuan, Phase Shift Modulation Techniques for Bidirectional Onboard Chargers in Electric Vehicles, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, September 2023.
- Wesam Taha, Design and Control of a 100 kW SiC-Based Six-Phase Traction Inverter for Electric Vehicle Applications, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, July 2023.
- Niloufar Keshmiri, Optimized GaN-Based Dual Active Bridge (DAM) Converter for More Electric Aircraft (MEA), Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, April 2023.
- Yuhang Yang, SiC Power Modules with Silver Sintered Molybdenum Packaging: Modeling, Optimal Design, Manufacturing, and Characterization, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, March 2023.
- Mohamed Abdalmagid, Topology and Generative Optimization of Switched Reluctance Machines for Torque Ripples and Radial Force Reduction, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, March 2023.
- Mohamed Ibrahim, Multi-Source Dual Active Bridge DC/DC Converter for More Electric Aircraft: Design, Control, and Performance Optimization, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, January 2023.
John Ramoul, A Systematic Approach to Critical Electrical Fault Mitigation Strategies in an Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) Electrical Propulsion Unit, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, December 2022.
Mina Naguib, State Estimation and Thermal Fault Detection for Lithium-ion Battery Packs: A Deep Neural Network Approach, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, November 2022.
Amirreza Poorfakhraei, Design, Control, and Implementation of a High Power Density Active Neutral Point Clamped Inverter for Electric Vehicle Applications, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, November 2022 (Co-Advised by Prof. Mehdi Narimani).
Yue Wang, Energy Management Strategies for Hybrid Electric Vehicles with Hybrid Powertrain Specific Engines, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, September 2022 (Co-Advised by Prof. Zahra K. Motamed).
Seyedvahid Khodaei, Cardiovascular Complications Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Quantification and Systematic Differentiation Using Clinical Measurements and Image-based Patient-Specific In-Silico Modeling, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, September 2022 (Co-Advised by Prof. Zahra K. Motamed).
Lucas Ribeiro Bruck, Integrated Energy Management and Autonomous Driving System: A Driving Simulation Study, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, August 2022.
Fatemeh Abolqasemi Kharanaq, On the Modeling and Suppression of Electromagnetic Interference Emissions of Power Converters, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, April 2022 (Co-Advised by Prof. Berker Bilgin).
Gayan M. A. Watthewaduge, A Reluctance Mesh-Based Modeling Method for Electromagnetic Characterization and Radial Force Calculation in Switched Reluctance Machines, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, February 2022 (Co-Advised by Prof. Berker Bilgin).
Silvio Rotilli Filho, Unified Nonlinear Optimization-Based Sensorless Control for Switched Reluctance Machine Dives, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, February 2022.
Gaoliang Fang, Equivalent Linear Model Based Torque Control and Performance Improvement for Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) Drives, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, November 2021.
Dianxun Xiao, Universal Position-Sensorless Control for Switched Reluctance Motor Drives, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, July 2021.
Sumedh B. Dhale, Performance Improvement of Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) Drives Through Online Optimization Based Reference Current Identification and Digital Sliding Mode Control, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, July 2021 (Co-Advised by Prof. Babak Nahid-Mobarakeh).
Atriya Biswas, Real-Time Updating and Near-Optimal Energy Management System for Multi-Mode Electrified Powertrain with Reinforcement Learning Control, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, April 2021.
- Diego Fernando Valencia Garcia, Model Predictive Control of Switched Reluctance Machine Drives, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, December 2020.
- Elizabeth Trickett, Thermal Modelling for Electric Machines using Thermal Capacitance Calculation Method: External Rotor Switched Reluctance Motor Case Study, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, December 2020.
- Rasul Tarvirdilu Asl, Extended-Speed Finite Control Set Model Predictive Torque Control for Switched Reluctance Motor Drives with Adaptive Commutation Angles, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, December 2020.
- John Reimers, Integrated Battery Charger Topologies for Traction Inverters in Electrified Vehicles, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, December 2020.
- Zekun Xia, Advanced Torque Ripple Reduction Methods in Switched Reluctance Motor Drives, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, December 2020.
- Carlos J. G. Vidal, Deep Neural Networks for Improved Terminal Voltage and State-of-Charge Estimation of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Traction Applications, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, August 2020.
- Peter Azer, Mutually Coupled Switched Reluctance Machines: Fundamentals, Modeling, and Control, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, June 2020.
- Romina Rodriguez, Maximum Energy Recovery in Thermoelectric Generator Waste Heat Recovery Systems for Automotive Applications, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, December 2019 (Co-Advised by Prof. James Cotton).
- Jianbin Liang, Acoustic Noise and Vibrations in Switched Reluctance Motors: Enhanced Modeling, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, December 2019.
- Jianing Lin, High-Speed Conventional and Mutually-Coupled Toroidal-Winding Switched Reluctance Machines: Design and Comparison, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, December 2019 (Co-Advised by Prof. Nigel Schofield).
- Ehab Sayed, Adjoint-Based Optimization of Switched Reluctance Motors, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, September 2019 (Co-Advised by Prof. Mohamed Bakr).
- Lea Dorn-Gomba, Multi-Source Inverter for Electrified Vehicles: Concept, Analytical Design, Efficiency Analysis, and Implementation, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, November 2018.
- Kavya P. Divakarla, A Cognitive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Architecture for Autonomous-Capable Electrified Vehicles, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, November 2018 (Co-Advised by Prof. Saiedeh Razavi).
- Alan Dorneles Callegaro, Radial Force Shaping of Switched Reluctance Motor Drives for Acoustic Noise Reduction, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, November 2018.
- Brock Howey, Non-Coupled and Multually Coupled Switched Reluctance Machines for an E-bike Traction Application: Pole Configurations, Design, and Comparison, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, August 2018.
- Deqiang Wang, Design and Control of an Isolated Battery-Driven Grid Interface with Three-Phase Dual-Active-Bridge Converter, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, June 2018.
- Shamsuddeen Nalakath, Robust Position Sensorless Model Predictive Control for Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drives, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University. March 2018.
- Ephrem Chemali, Intelligent State-of-Charge and State-of-Health Estimation Framework for Li-ion Batteries in Electrified Vehicles using Deep Learning Techniques, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, March 2018.
- Yu Miao, High-Accuracy Torque Control and Estimation for Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Drives with Loss Minimization, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, January 2018 (Co-Advised by Dr. Bing Cheng).
- Earl Fairall, Design Considerations for High Surface-Speed and High-Load Switched Reluctance Machines, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, May 2017 (Co-Advised by Prof. Nigel Schofield).
- Jing Guo, Modeling and Design of Inverters using Novel Power Loss Calculation and DC-Link Current/Voltage Ripple Estimation Methods and Bus Bar Analysis, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, February 2017.
- Rong Yang, Electrified Vehicle Traction Machine Design with Manufacturing Considerations, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, December 2016 (Co-Advised by Prof. Stephen Veldhuis).
- Yingguang Sun, Unified Position Sensorless Solution with Wide Speed Range Capabilities for IPM Synchronous Motor Drives, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, November 2016 (Co-Advised by Prof. Shahin Sirouspour).
- Adhithya Ravichandran, Optimization-Based Microgrid Energy Management Systems, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, August 2016 (Co-Advised by Prof. Shahin Sirouspour).
- Hao Ge, Fractional Slot Concentrated Winding Interior Permanent Magnet Machines with Reluctance Torque: Inductance-Based Methodology for Comprehensive Analysis, Design, and Control, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, August 2016.
- Fei Peng, Three-Level Switched Reluctance Motor Drive and Control, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, July 2016.
- Ruoyu Hou, Integrated Active Filter Auxiliary Power Modules in Electrified Vehicle Applications, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, July 2016.
- Ran Gu, Physics-Based Modeling of Direct Coupled Hybrid Energy Storage Modules in Electrified Vehicles, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, July 2016.
- Weisheng (James) Jiang, Three-Phase 24/16 Switched Reluctance Machine for Hybrid Electric Powertrains: Design and Optimization, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, March 2016.
- Chia-Hao Tu, A Hybrid Energy Storage System Using Series-Parallel Reconfiguration Technique, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, December 2015.
- Haizhong Ye, Reliability Improvements in Dual Traction Inverters for Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, September 2014.
- Jin Ye, Advanced Control Methods for Torque Ripple Reduction and Performance Improvement in Switched Reluctance Motor Drives, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, July 2014.
- Yinye Yang, Double-Rotor Switched Reluctance Machine for Integrated Electro-Mechanical Transmission in Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Ph.D. Dissertation, McMaster University, February 2014 (Co-Advised by Prof. Nigel Schofield).
- Berker Bilgin, A Novel Switched Reluctance Motor Based Propulsion Drive for Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, July 2011 (Co-Advised by Prof. Mahesh Krishnamurthy).
- Baiming Shao, Digital Control of 2-Quadrant and 4-Quadrant Switched Reluctance Motor Drives, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, May 2011.
- Yusuf Gurkaynak, Neural Adaptive Control Strategy for Hybrid Electric Vehicles with Parallel Powertrain, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, May 2011 (Co-Advised by Prof. Alireza Khaligh).
- Nikola Milivojevic, Digital Control of PM Brushless DC Machines in Generating Mode, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, December 2010.
- Igor Stamenkovic, Iron-Less Axial-Radial Flux Electric Machines, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, December 2010.
- Sanjaka G. Wirasingha, System Level Analysis of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Electrification, Energy Efficiency, and Control Strategy, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, July 2010.
- Jian Cao, Battery/Ultra-Capacitor Hybrid Energy Storage System for Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, July 2010.
- Young-Joo Lee, Integrated Bi-Directional AC/DC and DC/DC Converter for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, May 2009.
- Piyush C. Desai, The Novel Concept of Switched Reluctance Machines with Higher Number of Rotor Poles, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, May 2009.
- Amir M. Rahimi, Addressing Negative Impedance Instability Problem of Constant Power Loads: Comprehensive View Encompassing Entire System from the Load to the Source, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, December 2008.
- Anand Sathyan, Digital PWM Control of Brush-Less DC Motor Drives, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, November 2008.
- Srdjan M. Lukic, Advanced Digital Control Techniques for Switched Reluctance Motor Drives, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, November 2007.
- Arindam Chakraborty, Digital Combination of DC/DC Converters: A Novel Theory Applied to Positive Buck-Boost Converters, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, February 2007.
- Fernando Rodriguez, Advanced Digital Control Techniques for Brush-Less DC Motor Drives, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, December 2006.
- Sheldon S. Williamson, Efficiency Modeling and Analysis of Power Electronic Converters and Electric Motor Drives for Parallel Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, May 2006.
- Alireza Khaligh, Digital Control of DC/DC Converters Loaded by Constant Power Loads in Vehicular Systems, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, May 2006.
- Zhong Nie, Integrated Switched-Mode Power Supplies, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, May 2005.
- Aly A. Aboulnaga, Generalized Theory of Magnetic Integration for Power Electronic Converters, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, June 2004.
- Adel Nasiri, Series-Parallel Active Filter/Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems: Configurations, Modeling, and Digital Control, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, June 2004.
- Mehdi Ferdowsi, Advanced Digital Controls for Integrated Power Electronic Converters, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, June 2004.
- Stoyan B. Bekiarov, Reduced-Parts Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Ph.D. Dissertation, Illinois Institute of Technology, May 2004.
Master’s Thesis Students Graduated
- Zhenxuan (Walter) Wang, Thermal Management of an Aerospace Power Electronic DC/DC Converter: Design and Development of Liquid Cold Plate, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, December 2023.
- Federrico Duperly, On the Mechanical Design of Power Dense Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors for Aircraft Propulsion Applications, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, November 2023.
- Matthieu Orr, Development and Implementation of Control Strategy for P4 Parallel Through-The-Road Hybrid Electric Vehicle, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2023.
- Rachit Pradhan, Design and Implementation of a Wide-Input Reconfigurable Three-Level Dual Active Bridge Converter for High-Voltage On-Board Charging Applications, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2023.
- Akshay Manikandan, An Integrated Design Approach of Rotor Assembly for Radial Flux Surface-Mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2023.
- Alexander Forsyth, Use of Halbach Arrays in Axial and Radial Flux Permanent Magnet Machines for Aerospace Applications, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, June 2023.
Colleen Jenkins, Additively Manufactured Hollow Coils for Stator Cooling in a Heavy-Duty Vehicle Axial Flux Permanent Magnet (AFPM) Propulsion Motor, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, November 2022.
Jack Toller, Investigating the Suitability of Electrified Powertrain Alternatives for Refuse Trucks with Emphasis in the City of Hamilton, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2022.
Robert Vangoolen, Design of Liquid Cold Plates for Thermal Management of DC-DC Converters in Aerospace Applications, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, April 2022.
Islam Zaher, Integrated Rotor Air Cooling System Design in Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Machines for Aerospace Applications, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, January 2022.
Fauzia Khanum, State of Charge and Range Estimation of Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, December 2021.
Josimar da Silva Duque, Impact of Charge Profile on Battery Fast Charging Aging and Dual State Estimation Strategy for Traction Applications, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, December 2021.
Shiva Ghasemi Dehkordi, SmartCruise: A Highway Driver Assist Technology, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, December 2021.
Helia Sadat Jamali Oskoei, A Deep Recurrent Neural Network-Based Energy Management Strategy for Hybrid Electric Vehicles, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, October 2021.
Ziyu Zhao, Testing and Thermal Management System Design of an Ultra-Fast Charging Battery Module for Electric Vehicles, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, September 2021.
Hassan Aleian, Development of an Optimization Tool for the Geometry of Integrated Power Module Pin Fin Arrays Employed in Electrified Vehicles, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, September 2021 (Co-Advised by Prof. Mehdi Narimani).
Jigar Mistry, On the Mechanical Design, Thermal Management, and Packaging of High-Power Density Automotive Traction Inverters, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, September 2021.
Richard Hamilton, Deep Q Learning with a Multi-Level Vehicle Perception for Cooperative Automated Highway Driving, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2021.
Aashit Rathore, Intelligent Energy Management Strategy for Eco-Driving in Connected and Autonomous Hybrid Electric Vehicles, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2021.
Cyrille Goldstein, On the Stator Design of an Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Synchronous Traction Machine for Aerospace Applications, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, July 2021.
Nathan Emery, Acoustic Noise Reduction in an 8/6 Switched Reluctance Machine Using Structural Design, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, June 2021, (Co-Advised by Prof. Berker Bilgin).
Yicheng (Alex) Wang, Design and Analysis of a 70kW 3-Level Active Neutral Point Clamped (ANPC) Inverter for Traction Applications, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, May 2021 (Co-Advised by Prof. Mehdi Narimani).
Seyed Sobhan Kashfi, Comparative Analysis of Finned-Type Liquid-Cooled Power Electronic Modules for Electrified Transportation, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, March 2021.
Reihaneh Ostadian Bidgoli, An Intelligent Energy Management Strategy Framework for Hybrid Electric Vehicles, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, January 2021.
- Andrew R. George, Propulsion System Integration of a Parallel Through the Road Hybrid Electric Vehicle, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, September 2020.
- Megan Wood, On the Concept of the Reconfigurable Multi-Source Inverter for Electrified Vehicle Powertrains with a Hybrid Energy Storage System, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, September 2020.
- John G. Gillies, An Axial-Flux Switched Reluctance Motor for Light Electric Vehicles, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2020 (Co-Advised by Prof. Berker Bilgin).
- Jeremy M. Lempert, Design Methodology and Modeling of a Fast Charging Battery Module and Thermal Management System for Electric Vehicles, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2020 (Co-Advised by Prof. James Cotton).
- Christopher Mak, 18/12 Switched Reluctance Motor Design for a Mild-Hybrid Electric Powertrain Application, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2020 (Co-Advised by Prof. Berker Bilgin).
- Yihui Li, Advanced Flux-Weakening Control Methods for Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors with Torque Performance Improvement, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, July 2020.
- Joshua C. Taylor, Six-Phase Voltage Source Inverter Efficiency Optimization using Advanced Switching Techniques, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, June 2020 (Co-Advised by Prof. Mehdi Narimani).
- Jacob Gareau, GaN Based Cycloconverter-Type Dual-Active Bridge Converter: Control, Design, Analysis, and Experimental Verification, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, April 2020.
- Parisa Mahvelatishamsabadi, Electric Propulsion System for Exceptionally Short Takeoff and Landing Electric Air Vehicles, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, September 2019.
- Alex Lao, Methodologies for FPGA Implementation of Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control for Electric Motor Drives, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, September 2019 (Co-Advised by Prof. Nicola Nicolici).
- Milan Kordic, Dynamometer Testing and Characterization of Switched Reluctance Motors (SRMs) for Electrified Powertrains, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, September 2019 (Co-Advised by Prof. Berker Bilgin).
- Saeed Amirfarhangi Bonab, ASEMS: Autonomous-Specific Energy Management Strategy, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, September 2019.
- Guanghan Zhao, Model Predictive Control for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drives with Improved Techniques to Minimize Current Ripples, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2019.
- Jing Zhao, Position Sensorless Control of Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines with a Single DC-Link Current Sensor, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2019.
- Mike Haussmann, Development of a Control System for a P4 Parallel-Through-The-Road Hybrid Electric Vehicle, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, July 2019.
- John Ramoul, Hybrid FPGA/MCU Supervisory Controller for Multi-Source Inverter Integrated with Hybrid Energy Storage System in Electrified Vehicles, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, March 2019.
- Maryam Alizadeh, Thermal Management of a Dual Active Bridge Converter for Smart Home Applications: Design of an Optimal Integrated Forced Air Heat-Pipe Embedded Heatsink Cooling System, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, February 2019 (Co-Advised by Prof. Jennifer Bauman).
- Mackenzie Wootton, Experimental Analysis of Electric Double Layer and Lithium-Ion Capacitors for Energy Storage Systems and Their Application in a Simulated DC Metro Railway System, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, September 2018.
- Melissa He, Testing, Characterization, and Thermal Analysis of Lithium-ion Batteries Toward Battery Pack Design for Ultra-Fast Charging, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2018.
- Brynn Vadala, An Offline Dynamic Programming Technique for Autonomous Vehicles with Hybrid Electric Powertrain, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, May 2018.
- David Schumacher, An Integrated Power Electronic System for Off-Grid Rural Applications, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, September 2017 (Co-Advised by Prof. Nigel Schofield).
- Hannah Koke, Comparative Study of Stranded and Bar Windings in an Induction Motor for Automotive Propulsion Applications, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2017.
- Ying Cui, Three-Phase Dual Active Bridge Converter: Design Considerations and Planar Transformer Design, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2017.
- Haoding Li, Torque Ripple Minimization in Switched Reluctance Machines, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, July 2017.
- Robert Lau, Design, Implementation, and Testing of a High-Power Electrified Powertrain for an American Muscle Car, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, July 2017.
- Bharat Agrawal, Loss Minimization using Linear Soft-Switching with Wide Bandgap Devices in Efficient High-Frequency DC-DC Converters, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, June 2017 (Co-Advised by Dr. Matthias Preindl).
- Trevor Hadden, Thermal Storage for Electric Vehicle Cabin Heating in Cold Weather Conditions, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, February 2017 (Co-Advised by Prof. James Cotton).
- Michael Kasprzak, Switched Reluctance Machine Design for Household HVAC System Applications, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, November 2016 (Co-Advised by Dr. James Cotton).
- Tyler Stiene, Analysis of a Hybrid Energy Storage System and Electrified Turbocharger in a Performance Vehicle, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, November 2016.
- Xiao Wang, A Position Sensorless Control of Switched Reluctance Motors, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2016.
- William Michael Eull, Three-Phase Inverter Design Using Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors to Achieve High Power Density, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2016 (Co-Advised by Dr. Matthias Preindl).
- Lucas McCurlie, Redistributive Non-Dissipative Battery Balancing Systems with Isolated DC/DC Converters: Theory, Design, Control, and Implementation, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2016 (Co-Advised by Dr. Matthias Preindl).
- Weizhong Wang, Modeling, Estimation, and Benchmarking of Lithium Ion Electric Bicycle Battery, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2016 (Co-Advised by Dr. Pawel Malysz).
- Fabian Kelch, Investigation of System Requirements and Design of an Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Machine for an Electric Taxiing System for a Commercial Midsize Aircraft, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2015.
- Maximilian T. E. Heinrich, On the Concept of Electric Taxiing for Midsize Commercial Aircraft: A Power System and Architecture Investigation, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2015.
- Cody Rhebergen, The Importance of Electric Motor Thermal Management and the Role of Polymer Composites in Axial Cooling, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2015.
- Joel Roeleveld, On the Electrification of the American Muscle Car: An Analysis and Model Based Design, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2015 (Co-Advised by Dr. Saeid Habibi).
- Kamran Arshad-Ali, Suitability of Hybrid Electric Powertrains with Electric Turbocharger, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, July 2015 (Co-Advised by Dr. Saeid Habibi).
- Abdul Lateef, Design and Analysis of an Active High Voltage Electric Accumulator, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, July 2015 (Co-Advised by Dr. Hassan Kojori).
- Kavya P. Divakarla, Journey Mapping: A New Approach for Defining Automotive Drive Cycles, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, December 2014 (Co-Advised by Dr. Saiedeh Razavi).
- Teng Guo, Double Rotor Switched reluctance Machine with Segmented Rotors, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, December 2014 (Co-Advised by Dr. Nigel Schofield).
- Kai Yang, Transient Electro-Thermal Analysis of Traction Inverters, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, November 2014.
- Guotao Lin, Optimal Energy Management in Micro Grids with Integrated Multi-Zone Heating/Cooling Control, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2014 (Co-Advised by Dr. Shahin Sirouspour).
- Zhe Sun, Full Bridge DC/DC Converter with Zero Current Switching Synchronous Rectification for Auxiliary Power Units, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, August 2014.
- Parampreet Toor, Design of a Low Voltage Active Electric Accumulator with Integrated DC/DC Converters for Control and Protection, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, June 2014 (Co-Advised by Dr. Hassan Kojori).
- Xiang (Eric) Yu, Optimization and Control of an Energy Management System for Microgrids, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, February 2014 (Co-Advised by Dr. Shahin Sirouspour).
- Jianing Lin, External-Rotor 6/10 Switched Reluctance Motor for an Electric Bicycle, M.A.Sc. Thesis, McMaster University, December 2013 (Co-Advised by Dr. Nigel Schofield).
- Garrett Nielson, Hybrid Energy Storage System for High Performance Hybrid Electric Vehicles, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, December 2010.
- Jonathan M. Sibley, Control Analysis of High-Performance Hybrid Electric Vehicles, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, July 2010.
- Priscilla Mulhall, Solar-Assisted Electric Auto Rickshaw Three-Wheeler, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, May 2010.
- Sadia Sadiq, Performance Analysis of Plug-in Hybrid Electric School Buses, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, November 2008.
- Ji Wu, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Test, Simulation, and Analysis in Support of a Standardized Test Procedure, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, September 2007.
- Jian Cao, Efficiency and Loss Models for Key Electronic Components of Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles’ Electrical Propulsion Systems, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, July 2007.
- Abhijeet A. Bhandwale, Digital Control of Electric Motor Drives for Home Appliances, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, December 2006.
- Sanjaka G. Wirasingha, Hybrid Electric Conversion of Heavy-Duty Transit Buses, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, May 2006.
- Sujay S. Irudayaraj, Micro-Machines: Classification, Analysis, and Design, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, July 2005.
- Srdjan M. Lukic, Low-Voltage (42V) Electrical Power Systems for Hybrid Electric Vehicles, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, May 2004.
- Madan M. Jalla, Modeling of Multi-Converter More Electric Ship Power Systems using the Generalized State Space Averaging Method, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, May 2004.
- Fernando Rodriguez, Conduction-Angle Digital Control of Brush-Less DC Motor Drives for Electric Power Steering Applications, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, May 2004.
- Piyush C. Desai, Novel Digital Control of Brush-Less DC Motor Drives, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, May 2004.
- Venkata S. Rimmalapudi, Modeling and Analysis of Hybrid Power Electronic Based Distributed Generation Systems, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, December 2003.
- Shigeru Onoda, PSIM-Based Modeling of Automotive Power Systems: Conventional, Electric, and Hybrid Electric Vehicles, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, July 2003.
- Ritesh Oza, Synchronous Rectification for Integrated High-Quality Rectifier-Regulators, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, May 2003.
- Yogesh P. Patel, Thyristor-Based Resonant Current Controlled Switched Reluctance Generator for Distributed Generation, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, May 2003.
- Ranjit Jayabalan, Acceleration Support by Integrated Starter/Alternator for Automotive Applications, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, May 2003.
- Sheldon S. Williamson, Power Electronic Converters for Fuel Cell Applications, M.S. Thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, July 2002.
