Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Open to supporting PhD scholarship applications, for entry during Autumn 2025, to perform research on the following topics in Power Electronics:
Holistic Design Optimization of Power Converters
- Topology modelling, control and selection
- Multilevel structures including neutral point clamped (NPC), flying capacitor (FC) and modular multilevel converter (MMC)
- Dual active bridge (DAB) structures
- Passive component design and optimisation
- DC-link, line filter and EMI filter capacitors
- Inductor and transformer magnetics
- Thermal modelling and heatsink design
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) approaches to converter optimization
- Machine learning
- Artificial neural networks
Wide Bandgap Power Semiconductor Applications
- Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices
- Gallium Nitride (GaN) devices
- High voltage, high power and/or high frequency converter applications
Electric Vehicle (EV) and More Electric Aircraft (MEA) Applications
- Traction inverters (single and multi-phase)
- Onboard and offboard charging systems
- Converters for motors and drives
Power Converters for Renewable Energy Systems
- Wind energy (onshore and offshore)
- Photovoltaics
If you are interested in working with me on any of these topics, please feel free to drop me an email (see my contact details)
Research Groups and Themes
- Ultrasonics and Non-Destructive Testing (UNDT)
Keywords
- Power Electronics
- Wide bandgap semiconductors
- Holistic design optimization
- Electric Vehicles
- Renewable Energy
- Multilevel converters
- Digital Twins
- Artificial Intelligence
- Design tools
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Research output
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A Design Optimization Tool for Maximizing the Power Density of 3-Phase DC-AC Converters Using Silicon Carbide (SiC) Devices
Laird, I., Yuan, X., Scoltock, J. & Forsyth, A. J., 1 Apr 2018, In: IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics. 33, 4, p. 2913-2932 20 p., 7931709.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Open AccessFile84 Citations (Scopus)609 Downloads (Pure) -
Opportunities, Challenges and Potential Solutions in the Application of Fast-Switching Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Devices and Converters
Yuan, X., Laird, I. & Walder, S. D., 18 Sept 2020, (E-pub ahead of print) In: IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics. 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Open AccessFile146 Citations (Scopus)966 Downloads (Pure) -
Experimental Evaluation of a Low-Cost QFN Silicon Carbide Half-Bridge Module
Arnold, M., Laird, I., Longford, A. & Yuan, X., 21 Jun 2019, (E-pub ahead of print) In: IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Projects
- 5 Finished
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Multi-Domain Design Optimisation of Wide Band-gap Power Electronic Converters for Electric Vehicle (EV) Applications
Laird, I. (Principal Investigator)
21/03/22 → 20/03/23
Project: Research, Parent
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Multi-Domain Design Optimisation of Wide Band-gap Power Electronic Converters for Electric Vehicle (EV) Applications
Laird, I. (Principal Investigator)
21/03/22 → 20/03/23
Project: Research
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Multi-Domain Design Optimisation of Wide Band-gap Power Electronic Converters for Electric Vehicle (EV) Applications
Laird, I. (Principal Investigator)
21/03/22 → 20/03/23
Project: Research
Prizes
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Outstanding Presentation
Wang, K. (Recipient), Laird, I. (Recipient), Barton, D. A. W. (Recipient) & Jahdi, S. (Recipient), 9 May 2023
Prize: Prizes, Medals, Awards and Grants