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The Electromechanics and Power Elec-
tronics (EPE) group conducts research in
the area of electromechanical and power
electronic systems, and aims at driving in-
novation and opening new application
fields in close collaboration with both
Dutch and international industry.
Main research areas in power electronics:
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Ultra-compact/low-weight/efficient
power converters
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Application of new semiconductor de-
vices (e.g. GaN and SiC)
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Intelligent battery management solu-
tions
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Advanced methods and tools to en-
hance the analysis and design of multi-
level, multi-port converters
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Multi-objective optimization of con-
verter systems, linking multiple per-
formance indices such as efficiency,
weight, costs, reliability and EMC
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Hardware-in-the-loop technology for
algorithm and component testing
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Dedicated high-precision low-noise
power amplifiers
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Wireless energy transfer
Disruptive conceptual innovations are
combined with a detailed, system-ori-
ented, and multi-objective design/opti-
mization approach. Comprehensive ex-
perimental verification of the theoretical
concepts is provided through the de-
velopment of near-industrial hardware
demonstrators, which provide the basis
for the initiation of future, cutting edge
products.
Typical application areas:
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Automotive industries
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Renewable energy industries
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Rail transportation
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Aerospace and more-electric aircraft
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Medical systems
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High precision and lithography applica-
tions, robotics, industrial systems, etc.
Besides power electronic systems, other
key expertise areas of the EPE group are
electromechanical and mechatronic sys-
tems, in which the EPE group obtained
a strong, world-leading reputation in
multi-physics modelling, analysis, design
methodologies, and multi-objective opti-
mization.
The group is collaborating in many national
and international projects and research
activities. It is actively involved in various
Horizon 2020 and FP7 projects and has a
broad international network that includes
a large number of leading companies,
research institutes, and universities.
Currently, the EPE group consists of 4 As-
sistant Professors, 9 Fellows from indus-
try, 26 PhD students, 2 post-docs,
5 PDEng students, and is continuously
expanding.
State-of-the-art, highly equipped labora-
tories (> 600 m
2
) for production, testing
and characterization are available, as well
as a large variety of simulation software,
DSpace hardware and software, meas-
urement equipment, thermal chambers,
and high and low power loads.
20 kW, 3-phase, bidirectional, isolated AC-DC
converter based on SiC MOSFETs
Electromagnetic vibration isolator
EPE laboratory
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
High-precision, high-bandwidth amplifier based on
ultra-level topology
