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Dr. T.A. Lipo's visit
Dr. Lipo visited the ECEN Department at Texas A&M University as part of the Distinguished lecturer series on late 2007. At his visit, he offered a presentation on new power electronic converter technologies for wind power generators, and power quality standards for wind farms. He also took time to sign some of his books to those present and talk about the power electronics industry and current research interest with both professors and students. On the picture Dr. Lipo can be seen with Dr. M. Ehsani, Dr. H. Toliyat and some of the Power Electronics and Motor Drive Laboratory students.
Dr. C.C. Chan's Visit
Dr. C.C. Chan from Harbin University in China, visited our group with some of his collaborators on fall 2007. Dr. Chan has vast experience in electrical vehicular technology and is recognized as one of the most distinguished scientists in Asia. On his visit, Dr. Chan gave a presentation on the philosophy of innovation and hybrid electric vehicle design. Also new research collaborations between both groups were envisioned. The photo shows Dr. Ehsani and Dr. C.C. Chan accompanied by our staff.
Alex Skorcz's defense
Recently, one of our Master's students Mr. Alex Skorcz defended his thesis to a very good reception. Mr. Scorkz worked on a simplified converter technology in collaboration with Baldor Motors and Drives. After graduation, Mr. Skorcz went to work with TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company on their power electronics division at their Austin office.
Hugo Mena's defense
Hugo
Mena, our former lab manager; recently defended his thesis on maximum
power tracking control for wind power generators. Mr. Mena implemented
on this work a novel control concept previously proposed by our group
and combined it with his expertise in power electronics on a renewable
technology application. Hugo has went to work with Applied Materials at
their Austin office as a maintenance engineer, and currently is also
involved in wind power development projects. The photo depicts Mr. Mena
and Dr. Ehsani with all the committee members at the time of the
defense.
Randy Doolittle's defense
On
Spring 2008, Mr. Doolittle finished the research work he was doing at
ISEA RWTH-AACHEN. His work was focused on noise reduction in electric
drives by harmonic compensation via power electronics. Mr. Doolittle has
been offered an opportunity to return to Germany and pursue doctoral
studies as a researcher for Daimler Chrysler.
Dr. Schlecht's visit
Dr. Martin Schlecht, CEO and founder of SynQor and former MIT professor; visited our group in early 2008. Dr. Schlecht gave a presentation on his experience on founding a technology based company and offered a very informative Q&A session to our students. Also, we had the opportunity to talk with him about our current research interests and cooperation possibilities were explored. The picture shows Dr. Ehsani and Dr. Schlecht with the rest of the attendants.
Dr. Solis Visit
On Summer 2008, we received the visit of Dr. Dario Solis, who is the research director of the Technological University of Panama (UTP). Several collaborative strategies between our group and the UTP were explored, specially since two of our PhD. students belong to the panamanian institution. On the picture, from left to right: Dr. Yimin Gao, Dr. Dario Solis, Dr. Mark Ehsani and our panamanian students, at the time of the meeting.
Cummings Engineering meets the PEMDL
On late September 2008 Cummings Engineering visit the PEMDL and the Advanced Vehicle Group, to discuss current research interests and needs. Dr. Nazar Al-Khayat and Dr. Morgan Andreae both from Cummings Advanced Engineering group, presented the actual state of research at their group and some possible research projects with academia. The picture shows Dr. Al-Khayat, Dr. Andreae, Dr. Gao and Dr. Ehsani with the PEMDL students at the time of the meeting.
