Research Faculty and Affiliated Staff
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Dr. Aleksandar Dimitrovski
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
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Fahad Alaql
Research Associate, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Abdullah Nasser Al-Hatlani
Research Associate, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Current Students
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Graduated Students
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Reza Rezail
Spring 2024
Analysis And Design of Multiport Converters For Photovoltaic and Electrical Vehicle Applications
Post Doctor Visiting Research Faculty, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
![Sahin Gullu](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Sahin Gullu
Spring 2024
Analysis, Design and Optimization of Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Energy System
Faculty member, Turkey
![Sumana Ghosh](http://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/FPEC-pic-Sumana.jpg)
Sumana Ghosh
Spring 2023
Design and Analysis of Multi-port Converters utilizing LLC Resonant Tank
R&D Engineer: Cree-Wolfspeed, Research Triangle, NC
![Mohammed Rias](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Mohammed Rias
Spring 2023
Modular, Multiport, And Multilevel Converters Based On Gallium Nitride Wide Band Gap Devices
Senior design engineer: ApECOR, Orlando, FL
![MD Safayatullah](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
MD Safayatullah
Spring 2023
Design and Control of Dual Active Bridge Converter for EV and PV Applications
Senior Design Engineering, Ford Corp, Detroit, MI
![Ranadhir Sarkar](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Ranadhir Sarkar
Summer 2022
Search space reduction techniques for solution of combinatorial optimization problems in power system.
Research Engineer, Electric Power Engineers, Texas
![Seyyed Rashid Khazeiynasab](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Seyyed Rashid Khazeiynasab
Fall 2021
Parameter Calibration and Optimization In Smart Grid For Synchronous Generators And Power Electronic Converters
Senior Data Scientists, Oracle, Austin, Tx
![Fahad Alaql](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Fahad Alaql
Summer 2021
Analysis and Design of LLC Resonant Converters For Wide, Low-Input, High- Output Voltage Dc Bus Applications
Assistant Professor, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
![Abdullah Alhatlani](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Abdullah Alhatlani
Summer 2021
Design And Analysis Of Multi-Port Converters Utilizing LLC resonant Tank
Assistant Professor, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
![Khalil Alluhaybi](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Khalil Alluhaybi
Spring 2020
Integrated Microinverter and Storage for Portable Photovoltaic Systems
Embayment after graduation: Assistant Faculty, Taiba University, Saudi Arabia
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Amit Bhattacharjee
August 2019
Development of multiport bidirectional converter for Photovoltaic and Energy storage integration
R&D at Bloom Energy, N.J.
![Xi Chen](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Xi Chen
August 2019
Analysis, Design and Efficiency Optimization of Power Converters for Renewable Energy Applications
R&D, at Maxim Integrated, Austin, Texas
![Mahmoud Al-Harbi](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Mahmoud Al-Harbi
July, 2018
Design and Implementation of PV-Firming and Optimization Algorithms for Three-Port Microinverters
Assistant Professor, Taiba University, Saudi Arabia
![Seyed-Milda Tayebi](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Seyed-Milda Tayebi
Spring 2017
Advanced Control Techniques for Efficiency And Power Density Improvement of a Three-Phase Microinverter
Senior R&D Enphase Energy System
![Ahmadreza Amirahmadi](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Ahmadreza Amirahmadi
Spring 2014
Control Based Soft Switching Three Phase Micro Inverter: Efficiency and Power Density Optimization
Senior Design Engineer, JPL, Pasadena, CA
![Lin Chen](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Lin Chen
Spring 2014
Investigation of Dual-Stage High Efficiency & Density Module Integrated Converter for Solar Application
Alpha & Omega Semiconductor San Jose, California
![Qian Zhang](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Qian Zhang
Spring 2013
A high efficiency module solar system architecture
International Rectifiers, CA
![Xiang Fang](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Xiang Fang
Spring 2012
Analysis and Design Optimization of Resonant DC-DC Converters
Apple, San Francisco Bay Area, CA
![Ala Al Haj Hussein](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Ala Al Haj Hussein
Summer 2011
Design and Operation of Stationary Distributed Battery Micro- Storage Systems
Professor, Prince Mohammad University (PMU), Saudi Arabia
![Zhijun Qian](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Zhijun Qian
TIME
Design and implementation of the multi-port DC-DC converters with Solar Input
Designer, Linear Technology, Milpitas, California
![John Elms](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
John Elms
Summer 2010
Design of High Power-Density Bidirectional Converters for Electric Vehicles
CEO of ApECOR
![Majd Batarseh](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Majd Batarseh
Spring 2010
Digital Pulse Width Modulation Techniques for DC–DC Converters
Co-advisor: Dr. John Shen
Associate Professor, Princess Sumaya University for Technology, Jordan
![Wisam Al-Hoor](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Wisam Al-Hoor
Summer 2009
Adaptive Efficiency Optimization for Digitally Controlled Power Converters.
Integrated Device Technology, Tempe, AZ
![Ehab Shoubaki](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Ehab Shoubaki
Summer 2009
Unified Large And Small Signal State-Space Based Modeling And Symbolic Simulation For PWM Converters
Researcher, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
![Feng Tian](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Feng Tian
Spring 2009
Pulse Frequency Modulation ZCS Flyback Converter in Inverter Applications
MKS Instruments, Boston, MA
![Khalid Rustom](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Khalid Rustom
Fall 2007
Steady State and Dynamic Analysis and Optimization of Single Stage Power Factor Correction Converters
VP at Advanced Charging Technologies, Orlando, FL
![Liangbin Yao](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Liangbin Yao
Fall 2007
Topology and Control of High Frequency DC-DC Converters
Maxim Integrated Products, San Francisco, CA
![Osama Al-Rahaman](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Osama Al-Rahaman
Fall 2007
Soft-Switching High Frequency DC-DC Converters
Head of R&D, Infineon, Orlando Office
![Hua Zhou](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Hua Zhou
Summer 2007
Integrated Magnetics on DC-DC Converters
GE Healthcare Florence, South Carolina
![Yangyang Wen](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Yangyang Wen
Summer 2007
Digital Control of Switching Power Supply
Maxim Integrated, Austin, Texas
![Husam Al-Atrash](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Husam Al-Atrash
Fall 2007
Integrated Topologies and Digital Control for Satellite Power Management and Distribution Systems
Tesla, Palo Alto, CA
![Xiangcheng Wang](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Xiangcheng Wang
Summer 2006
Active Transient Voltage Compensator for VRMs Applications
Cirrus Logic, Austin, Texas
![Songquian Deng](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Songquian Deng
Fall 2005
High Frequency DC-DC Converters
Founder and CEO of Songquan Photography, Edison, New Jersey
![Hong Mao](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Hong Mao
Spring 2004
Topology and Control of Low-Voltage High-Current Isolated DC-DC Converters
Lowpower Technology, Head of Dallas Design Center, Allen, Texas
![Jia Luo](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Jia Luo
Spring 2004
Novel Voltage Regulator Controllers and Transient Compensators for Powering Microprocessors
Intersil, San Francisco Bay Area, CA
![Jaber Abu Qahouq](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Jaber Abu Qahouq
Fall 2003
High-Density High Current Fast-Transient Low-Voltage DC-DC Converters
Professor, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
![Weihong Qiu](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Weihong Qiu
Summer 2003
A Novel Energy Direct Transfer Concept in AC-DC Converter with Power Factor Correction
Apple, San Francisco Bay Area, CA
![Wenkai Wu](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Wenkai Wu
Spring 2003
Control methods for a new topology in Single-Stage PFC
Texas Instruments, Rhode Island Area
![Zaki Moussaoui](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Zaki Moussaoui
Spring 2003
New Designs of High Frequency Resonant Ballasts
Apple, San Francisco Bay Area, CA
![Wei Gu](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Wei Gu
Fall 2001
Hysteretic Control in the design of Low Voltage Converters for new Generation of Microprocessors
Dell, Austin, Texas
![Christopher Iannello](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Christopher Iannello
Summer 2001
Dynamic Modeling of Power Converters Using A Unified Approach
NASA, Kennedy Space Center
![Shiguo Luo](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Shiguo Luo
Summer 2001
Front-End Converter Design And System Integration Techniques In Distributed Power Systems
Dell, Austin, Texas
![Guangyong Zhu](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Guangyong Zhu
Fall 1999
Dynamic Modeling of Power Factor Correction Circuits
Dell, Austin, Texas
![Wei Huai](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Wei Huai
Fall 1999
Single-Stage Single-Switch Power Factor Correction Circuits: Analysis, Design and Implementation
CTO, NetPower Technologies, Dallas, Texas
![Aslam Khan](https://fpec.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pegasus.jpg)
Aslam Khan
Spring 1999
Analysis and Design of Resonant Power Factor Correction Techniques
Bassett Healthcare Network, Cooperstown, New York