Smart Power Electronics Exploration and Design-SPEED Lab

 

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Our research group mainly focuses on the Smart Electric Energy and aims for a more energy-saving and carbon-neutral world. We are exploring brand-new theoretical models, circuit topologies, control methods, and systems to serve with more intelligent and efficient power generation, transmission, and conversion. We are continuously contributing to:

  • 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

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

  • 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

Research Projects and Grants

  • Research on Power Control and Frequency Synchronization of Bidirectional Wireless Power Transfer Without Communication, Government-Funded,PI,2023-2025.

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

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

  • Research on Wireless Charging System for Electric Vehicle Based on Lidar Positioning, Industry-Funded,PI,2022-2026.

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

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

  • HKUST(GZ), Startup Funding, PI, 2021-2025.

  • High Efficiency Electric Vehicle Drivetrains with Integrated Fast-Charging and Dual Storage Media, main participant, 2020-2021.
    -supported by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

  • A Novel Wireless Position-Sensorless Switched Reluctance Motor Drive and Its Applications, main participant, 2020-2023.
    -supported by Hong Kong Research Grants Council

  • Energy Encryption of Wireless Power Transfer for Roadway-Powered Electric Vehicles, main participant, 2017-2021.
    -supported by Hong Kong Research Grants Council

  • Development of An Innovative Multifunctional High-Speed Rotation, Temperature and Current Sensor for Monitoring Critical Components in Electric Vehicles, main participant, 2015-2016.
    -supported by Hong Kong Innovation and Technology

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For more details, please contact Dr. Wei HAN via weihan@hkust-gz.edu.cn