Education
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Ph.D.
2007
Electrical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago -
Master's
2004
Electrical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago -
Bachelor's
2002
Electrical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago
Research Focus
- Power Electronics and Power Systems
Recent Publications
- An Automated Deployment and Testing Framework for Resilient Distributed Smart Grid Applications (2022)
- Black-Start and Service Restoration in Resilient Distribution Systems With Dynamic Microgrids (2022)
- Passive Capacitor Voltage Balancing of SiC-Based Three-Level Dual-Active-Bridge Converter Using Hybrid NPC-Flying Capacitor Structure (2022)
- A Compact 50kW High Power Density, Hybrid 3-Level Paralleled T-type Inverter for More Electric Aircraft Applications (2021)
- A Coupling-Insensitive X-Type IPT System for High Position Tolerance (2021)
- A Reduced Series/Parallel Module for Cascade Multilevel Static Compensators Supporting Sensorless Balancing (2021)
- Circulating Reactive Power and Suppression Strategies in DC Power Electronics Networks (2021)
- Comparative Transient Stability Assessment of Droop and Dispatchable Virtual Oscillator Controlled Grid-Connected Inverters (2021)
- Dynamic Microgrids in Resilient Distribution Systems With Reconfigurable Cyber-Physical Networks (2021)
- Parallel Frameworks for Robust Optimization of Medium-Frequency Transformers (2021)
Funded Research
- Universal Interoperability for Grid-Forming Inverters (UNIFI) Consortium
- Integrated Microgrid Control Platform
- Development: The Next-Generation Public Charging Infrastructure and Cyber-Information Network for Enhanced Inclusion and Independent Living of Power Mobility Device Users
- High Efficiency Powertrain for Heavy Duty Trucks using SiC Inverter/Rectifier
- Photovoltaic Analysis and Response Support (PARS) Platform for Solar Situational Awareness and Resiliency Services
- PowerAmerica: Task BP4-5.14: Wide Bandgap Power Converter Design Space Exploration
- Feeder Anti-Islanding Detection Using HIL Modelling and Simulation
- Adopting D-VAR to Mitigate PV Impacts on a Distribution System
- Grid-forming Battery Energy Storage System Characterization and Testing
- Intelligent, Grid-friendly 1MVA Medium Voltage Extreme Fast Charger
- A Testbed to Study Interactions of PV Installations with Distribution Systems
- PFI-TT: Development of Single-Stage Power Modules for Modular Medium-Voltage Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers
- Energy Management Strategies for Hybrids and Microgrids
- Distributed Energy Storage Device (DESD)
- Resilient Information Architecture Platform for the Smart Grid (RIAPS)
Highlighted Awards
- University Faculty Scholars (2022)
Recent News
ECE Researchers Help Develop Public Charging Infrastructure for Wheelchairs
Posted on October 17, 2022 | Filed Under: Research
ECE researchers are helping to develop accessible public charging infrastructure for electric wheelchair users. Two years in the making, and the product is now ready for public use.
NC State and Spin Announce Micromobility Partnership
Posted on August 17, 2022 | Filed Under: Campus Life
Spin and NC State have announced a new partnership to advance micromobility innovation across campus.
Extreme Fast Charger development continues at FREEDM
Posted on July 29, 2022 | Filed Under: Research
The US Department of Energy funds a team led by NC State to develop electric vehicle chargers with ratings over 350 kilowatts, also known as Extreme Fast Chargers.
Media Mentions
ComEd and NC State receive $200,000 US DOE grant for SiC-based XFC project
October 24, 2022
Drive-by charging: Advancing wireless power transfer for vehicles
November 18, 2013
NC State researchers moving closer to their goal of creating highway ‘stations’ that can recharge electric vehicles wirelessly as the vehicles drive by. Srdjan Lukic, Kibok Lee and Zeljko Pantic, electrical engineering, featured.
New approach advances wireless power transfer for electric vehicles
November 14, 2013
NC State researchers moving closer to their goal of creating highway ‘stations’ that can recharge electric vehicles wirelessly as the vehicles drive by. Srdjan Lukic, electrical engineering, featured.