Research

We are dedicated to advancing smart electric energy generation, conversion, and utilization for a carbon-neutral future. Our current research focuses on high-frequency switching power supplies, wireless power transferenergy storage converters, and smart microgrids. Additionally, we explore interdisciplinary innovations in power device packaging, motor drives, battery management systems, and artificial intelligence. We are continuously contributing to:

 

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Switched Power Converters

  • High-frequency DC/DC and DC/AC converter
  • Bidirectional grid-connected converter
  • Wide-bandgap semiconductor based converter (SiC and GaN)
  • High-power multi-level converter

Wireless Power Transfer

  • Development of the novel coil structure
  • Design and analysis of the novel compensation topologies
  • Omnidirectional and dynamic wireless power transfer
  • Emerging applications of wireless power transfer
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Electrified Transportation

  • Electric vehicle; Electric ship; Electric Aircraft
  • Advanced motor drive
  • On-board charging and wireless charging
  • Intelligent control and accurate sensing system

 

Research Grants

  • Autonomous Resonance Reconstruction and Maximum Efficiency Tracking of Wireless Power Supply Systems Under Parameter Drift, Government-Funded, 2025-2027, PI.
  • GaN Motor Drivers for Electric Vehicles, Industry-Funded, 2024-2026, PI.
  • New Topology, High-Frequency Heating Technology and Hybrid Heating, Industry-Funded, 2025-2028, PI.
  • Multi-Module Collaborative Control Design and Test of High-Reliability BMS for Emergency Lithium Batteries of Large Aircraft, Industry-Funded, 2025-2027, PI.
  • Power Control and Frequency Synchronization of Bidirectional Wireless Power Transfer Without Communication, Government-Funded, 2023-2025, PI.

  • Full Closed Loop Control System Based on Motion Controller, Industry-Funded, 2023-2024, PI.

  • High-Performance Bidirectional Grid-Connected Power Conversion System, Industry-Funded, 2023-2025, PI.

  • Fully-Sealed Wireless DC Servo Motor and Its Drive Control for Deep-Sea Robots,Government-Funded, 2023-2025, PI.

  • Wireless Power Transfer for Shaded-Pole Motor in Smart Home,Government-Funded, 2023-2025, PI.

  • Wireless Charging System for Electric Vehicle Based on Lidar Positioning, Industry-Funded, 2022-2026, PI.
  • HKUST(GZ), Startup Funding, 2021-2026, PI.

Facilities of SPEED-Lab

Experimental Platform

静态无线充电

Static Wireless Charging Test Platform

6-Degree-of-Freedom Platform, Automatic Measurement/Recording/Control
(800V/50kW Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles)

动态无线充电

Dynamic Wireless Charging Test Platform

Maximum speed: 8 m/s, distance: 5 meters
(Dynamic wireless charging for electric vehicles/robots)

硬件在环测试平台

Hardware-in-Loop Testing Platform

ModelingTech MT6060+MT1070
(Real-Time Simulator +Rapid Control Prototyping)

Power Supply

直流电源

DC Power Supply

UNI-T (0~1kW)

直流电源和电子负载

DC Power Supply and Electronic Load

iTECH (0~3kW)

双向直流电源Keysight

Bidirectional DC Power Supply

Keysight RP7972A (20kW)

双向直流电源iTech (2)

Bidirectional DC Power Supply

iTECH IT8006 (20kW)

ATA功率放大器

Power Amplifier

ATA-3090

E&I功率放大器

Power Amplifier

E&I 2200L

Chroma系列电源

Chroma Platform

Programmable Bidirectional DC Power Supply*1 (62180D-1800)

Programmable DC Power Supply (Solar Array Simulation)*2 (62180H-1800S)

Regenerative Grid Simulator*1 (61815)

               Measurements

阻抗分析仪KeySight

Impedance Analyzer

Keysight E4990A

示波器泰克TBS2000B

Oscilloscope

Tektronix TBS2000B

示波器Keysight

Oscilloscope

Keysight DSOX4034A

电能质量分析仪FLUKE

Three-Phase Power Quality Analyzer

FLUKE-1775

泰克示波器3系列

Oscilloscope

Tektronix 3 Series

 

功率分析仪HIOKI

Power Analyzer

HIOKI PW8001

热成像仪FLUKE

Thermal Imagers

FLUKE Ti400U

泰克示波器4系列

Oscilloscope

Tektronix 4 Series

功率分析仪ZLG

Power Analyzer

ZLG PA8000