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Research interests
Open to supporting PhD scholarship applications, for entry at any time of year, 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
- Electrical Energy Management
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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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 AccessFile98 Citations (Scopus)664 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, In: IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics. 36, 4, p. 3925-3945 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Open AccessFile235 Citations (Scopus)1159 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, In: IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology. 9, 8, p. 1603-1612 10 p.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
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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, Parent
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