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Second-Carrier Harmonic Cancellation for a DC Bus Fed by Multiple Dual Active Bridges in More Electric Aircraft Applications (2024)
Journal Article
Liu, Y., Yang, T., Hao, X., Qi, Y., & Li, W. (2025). Second-Carrier Harmonic Cancellation for a DC Bus Fed by Multiple Dual Active Bridges in More Electric Aircraft Applications. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 13(4), 4586-4597. https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2024.3523529

This paper develops a mechanism to suppress second-carrier harmonics on a common DC bus fed by multiple dual-active bridge (DAB) converters. A mathematical model of dc-link current harmonic components of a DAB is derived. Using this model, it is foun... Read More about Second-Carrier Harmonic Cancellation for a DC Bus Fed by Multiple Dual Active Bridges in More Electric Aircraft Applications.

A Novel Family of Four-Port Three-Phase DC–AC Converter and Its Carrier-Based PWM Strategy (2024)
Journal Article
Li, C., Wang, R., Liu, H., Wheeler, P., Wu, F., & Xiong, Z. (2025). A Novel Family of Four-Port Three-Phase DC–AC Converter and Its Carrier-Based PWM Strategy. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 40(4), 5130-5146. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2024.3515052

A novel family of four-port three-phase dc–ac converter (FPTPC) topology is proposed in this article, which has two dc ports and two three-phase ac ports. It can be combined with dc–dc to form the quasi-single-stage FPTPC whose low voltage dc port vo... Read More about A Novel Family of Four-Port Three-Phase DC–AC Converter and Its Carrier-Based PWM Strategy.

Wireless Switched Reluctance Motor Drive and Energy Recovery System Based on Individual Demagnetization Loop (2024)
Journal Article
Liu, H., Chen, H., Wang, X., Gorbounov, Y., Orabi, M., Gaafar, M. A., Wheeler, P., & Rafajdus, P. (2024). Wireless Switched Reluctance Motor Drive and Energy Recovery System Based on Individual Demagnetization Loop. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 11(2), 7016-7028. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2024.3522097

Conventional wireless power transmission systems are only capable of handling a single load, which presents a challenge in meeting the operational requirements of both the switched reluctance motor (SRM) and the battery. In addition, the winding dema... Read More about Wireless Switched Reluctance Motor Drive and Energy Recovery System Based on Individual Demagnetization Loop.

Passive In-Slot Heat Path Realisation for Extending the Operating Limits of an Aircraft Propulsion Motor (2024)
Journal Article
Hebala, A., Nuzzo, S., H. Connor, P., Gerada, C., & Galea, M. (2025). Passive In-Slot Heat Path Realisation for Extending the Operating Limits of an Aircraft Propulsion Motor. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 11(2), 6952-6961. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2024.3520380

This paper studies the combined thermal and electrical characteristics of different in-slot conductive heat path materials and shapes to reduce the winding hotspot temperature and improve electrical motors’ output power and performance. Combinations... Read More about Passive In-Slot Heat Path Realisation for Extending the Operating Limits of an Aircraft Propulsion Motor.

Data-driven shear strength prediction of RC beams strengthened with FRCM jackets using machine learning approach (2024)
Journal Article
Liu, X., Figueredo, G. P., Gordon, G. S., & Thermou, G. E. (2025). Data-driven shear strength prediction of RC beams strengthened with FRCM jackets using machine learning approach. Engineering Structures, 325, Article 119485. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.119485

Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) is an effective intervention method for improving the shear strength of existing reinforced concrete (RC) beams, yet predictive analyses are scarce. This study introduces and compares nine machine learning... Read More about Data-driven shear strength prediction of RC beams strengthened with FRCM jackets using machine learning approach.

Techno-economic analysis of green hydrogen integration in smart grids: Pathways to sustainable energy systems (2024)
Journal Article
Shahzad, S., Alsenani, T. R., Kilic, H., & Wheeler, P. (2025). Techno-economic analysis of green hydrogen integration in smart grids: Pathways to sustainable energy systems. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 143, Article 989-999. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.12.248

This study conducts a comprehensive techno-economic analysis of green hydrogen integration in smart grids, highlighting its potential to transform energy systems. Green hydrogen, produced via water electrolysis using renewable sources like wind and s... Read More about Techno-economic analysis of green hydrogen integration in smart grids: Pathways to sustainable energy systems.

Enhanced Modulated Model Predictive Control for Matrix Converters in Overmodulation Zones (2024)
Journal Article
Sarajian, A., Guan, Q., Harbi, I., Khaburi, D. A., Kennel, R., Garcia, C., Wheeler, P., & Rodriguez, J. (2025). Enhanced Modulated Model Predictive Control for Matrix Converters in Overmodulation Zones. IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics, 6, 66-77. https://doi.org/10.1109/OJPEL.2024.3512855

Modulated Model Predictive Control (MMPC) techniques can be applied to enhance matrix converter (MC) performance in the linear modulation zone (LMZ). However, extending the converter operation in the overmodulation zone (OMZ) remains a problem. A key... Read More about Enhanced Modulated Model Predictive Control for Matrix Converters in Overmodulation Zones.

An Enhanced Model Predictive Torque Control With Online Loss Minimization Tracking for SPMSM Drive (2024)
Journal Article
Wang, S., Rivera, M., Gerada, C., Wheeler, P., & Lophitis, N. (2025). An Enhanced Model Predictive Torque Control With Online Loss Minimization Tracking for SPMSM Drive. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 72(7), 6659-6668. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2024.3493173

Maximum efficiency per ampere (MEPA) control, also known as loss minimization (LM) control, aims to minimize losses in permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM) drive systems by optimizing the dq-axis current references. Addressing the complexities... Read More about An Enhanced Model Predictive Torque Control With Online Loss Minimization Tracking for SPMSM Drive.

A Parallel Input and Versatile Output Dual Active Bridge Converter (2024)
Journal Article
Qazi, S., Venugopal, P., Watson, A. J., Wheeler, P., & Soeiro, T. B. (2025). A Parallel Input and Versatile Output Dual Active Bridge Converter. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 40(4), 6203-6215. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2024.3509529

Due to their easy scalability to high power, simple control mechanism, and effective semiconductor and transformer utilization, H-bridge-derived isolated dc/dc converters have taken a central stage in various power electronics applications such as fa... Read More about A Parallel Input and Versatile Output Dual Active Bridge Converter.

Enhanced Localization in Wireless Sensor Networks Using a Bat-Optimized Malicious Anchor Node Prediction Algorithm (2024)
Journal Article
Sreeja, B. N. P., Sundaram, G., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2024). Enhanced Localization in Wireless Sensor Networks Using a Bat-Optimized Malicious Anchor Node Prediction Algorithm. Sensors, 24(24), Article 7893. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24247893

The accuracy of node localization plays a crucial role in the performance and reliability of wireless sensor networks (WSNs), which are widely utilized in fields like security systems and environmental monitoring. The integrity of these networks is o... Read More about Enhanced Localization in Wireless Sensor Networks Using a Bat-Optimized Malicious Anchor Node Prediction Algorithm.

A Comprehensive Approach to Bias Mitigation for Sentiment Analysis of Social Media Data (2024)
Journal Article
Venugopal, J. P., Subramanian, A. A. V., Sundaram, G., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2024). A Comprehensive Approach to Bias Mitigation for Sentiment Analysis of Social Media Data. Applied Sciences, 14(23), Article 11471. https://doi.org/10.3390/app142311471

Sentiment analysis is a vital component of natural language processing (NLP), enabling the classification of text into positive, negative, or neutral sentiments. It is widely used in customer feedback analysis and social media monitoring but faces a... Read More about A Comprehensive Approach to Bias Mitigation for Sentiment Analysis of Social Media Data.

Fault-tolerant hierarchical energy management system for an electrical power system on more-electric aircraft (2024)
Journal Article
Wang, X., Atkin, J., & Bozhko, S. (2025). Fault-tolerant hierarchical energy management system for an electrical power system on more-electric aircraft. Applied Energy, 379, Article 124955. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.124955

The concept of More-Electric Aircraft (MEA) has the potential to improve the environmental, economic, and reliability performance in the energy and transportation sectors. To achieve this potential, it has become a tendency to develop complex archite... Read More about Fault-tolerant hierarchical energy management system for an electrical power system on more-electric aircraft.

Finite-Time Intermittent-Update Control for Aircraft Electric Antiskid Braking System via Sliding Mode Approach (2024)
Journal Article
Wu, Z., Li, F., Shi, Y., Yang, T., Yang, C., & Gui, W. (2024). Finite-Time Intermittent-Update Control for Aircraft Electric Antiskid Braking System via Sliding Mode Approach. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1109/TMECH.2024.3493373

In order to achieve optimal slip ratio tracking, this article proposes a sliding mode intermittent-update control (SMIC) method for the aircraft electric antiskid braking system. Based on analyzing the aircraft braking process and the electromechanic... Read More about Finite-Time Intermittent-Update Control for Aircraft Electric Antiskid Braking System via Sliding Mode Approach.

Active Short Circuit Tolerant Design of Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machines (2024)
Journal Article
Gallicchio, G., Nardo, M. D., Zou, T., Paciura, K., Gerada, C., & Cupertino, F. (2025). Active Short Circuit Tolerant Design of Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machines. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 40(2), 1630-1643. https://doi.org/10.1109/TEC.2024.3508457

The functional safety standard fulfillment could necessitate the active short circuit manoeuvre regardless the pre-operating condition of the electrical machine used in traction applications. This poses an additional and computationally-challenging r... Read More about Active Short Circuit Tolerant Design of Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machines.

Respiratory Rate Monitoring via a Fibre Bragg Grating-Embedded Respirator Mask with a Wearable Miniature Interrogator (2024)
Journal Article
Limweshasin, N., Castro, I. A., Korposh, S., Morgan, S. P., Hayes-Gill, B. R., Faghy, M. A., & Correia, R. (2024). Respiratory Rate Monitoring via a Fibre Bragg Grating-Embedded Respirator Mask with a Wearable Miniature Interrogator. Sensors, 24(23), Article 7476. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24237476

A respiration rate (RR) monitoring system was created by integrating a Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) optical fibre sensor into a respirator mask. The system exploits the sensitivity of an FBG to temperature to identify an individual’s RR by measuring air... Read More about Respiratory Rate Monitoring via a Fibre Bragg Grating-Embedded Respirator Mask with a Wearable Miniature Interrogator.

A Three-Phase Omnidirectional Wireless Charger Based on Segmented Arc-Shaped Coupler With High Anti-Rotation Offset Feature for AUVs (2024)
Journal Article
Yu, H., Liu, H., Wang, Y., & Wheeler, P. (2024). A Three-Phase Omnidirectional Wireless Charger Based on Segmented Arc-Shaped Coupler With High Anti-Rotation Offset Feature for AUVs. International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications, https://doi.org/10.1002/cta.4345

When the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is charged by wireless charging technology (WCT), the coupler will be misalignment due to the impact of marine environment factors, which can lead to the weak stability of the system output. Besides, the e... Read More about A Three-Phase Omnidirectional Wireless Charger Based on Segmented Arc-Shaped Coupler With High Anti-Rotation Offset Feature for AUVs.

Maximum Efficiency Tracking Control for Omnidirectional Wireless Power Transfer System Based on AdamW Algorithm (2024)
Journal Article
Chen, Z., Sun, X., Song, W., Wheeler, P., Liu, J., & Ren, B. (2025). Maximum Efficiency Tracking Control for Omnidirectional Wireless Power Transfer System Based on AdamW Algorithm. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 40(3), 4602-4612. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2024.3486048

In order to increase the transmission efficiency of the receiving and transmitting coils of the omnidirectional wireless power transfer (OWPT) system in all-direction wireless transmission, and to reach the system's maximum efficiency output under co... Read More about Maximum Efficiency Tracking Control for Omnidirectional Wireless Power Transfer System Based on AdamW Algorithm.

High Precision Online MTPA Algorithm Considering Magnet Flux Parameter Mismatch for a PMa-SynRM (2024)
Journal Article
Li, D., Wang, S., Gu, C., Bao, Y., Zhang, X., Gerada, C., & Zhang, H. (2025). High Precision Online MTPA Algorithm Considering Magnet Flux Parameter Mismatch for a PMa-SynRM. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 40(2), 1203-1214. https://doi.org/10.1109/tec.2024.3469948

To improve the controlled current angle accuracy and reduce the copper loss for a Permanent Magnet assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machine (PMa-SynRM), this paper proposes an online Maximum Torque per Ampere (MTPA) control strategy based on Virtual H... Read More about High Precision Online MTPA Algorithm Considering Magnet Flux Parameter Mismatch for a PMa-SynRM.

High Pole Number Outer-Rotor SPM Machine for Sustainable 150kW High-Speed EV Traction (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Walker, A., Zou, T., Mifsud, L. P., Connor, P., Huang, H., Ren, X., Batho, G., Tweedy, O., Gerada, C., & Kaloun, A. (2024, October). High Pole Number Outer-Rotor SPM Machine for Sustainable 150kW High-Speed EV Traction. Presented at 2024 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, VPPC 2024, Washington, DC, USA

The ambitious roadmaps of electric vehicle (EV) powertrains are pushing traction motors to achieve step-change performance improvements in power density, efficiency, and cost by 2035. Limited by technology bricks such as materials, manufacturing and... Read More about High Pole Number Outer-Rotor SPM Machine for Sustainable 150kW High-Speed EV Traction.