Professor PATRICK WHEELER's Outputs (219)

A Simple ANN-Aided Virtual-Space-Vector PWM Strategy for Three-Level NPC Traction Inverters With Coordinate-Data Mapping (2025)
Journal Article
Guo, F., Gao, Y., Yang, T., Bozhko, S., Dragičević, T., Wheeler, P., & Zhao, Y. (2025). A Simple ANN-Aided Virtual-Space-Vector PWM Strategy for Three-Level NPC Traction Inverters With Coordinate-Data Mapping. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2025.3556650

The three-level neutral-point-clamped (3L-NPC) inverter is a mature topology that tends to be a good candidate in high-power traction applications, such as electric vehicles (EVs). However, the wide operating range under off-road scenarios inevitably... Read More about A Simple ANN-Aided Virtual-Space-Vector PWM Strategy for Three-Level NPC Traction Inverters With Coordinate-Data Mapping.

Reinforcement Q-Learning-Based Adaptive Encryption Model for Cyberthreat Mitigation in Wireless Sensor Networks (2025)
Journal Article
Premakumari, S. B. N., Sundaram, G., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Guzmán, R. E. P. (2025). Reinforcement Q-Learning-Based Adaptive Encryption Model for Cyberthreat Mitigation in Wireless Sensor Networks. Sensors, 25(7), Article 2056. https://doi.org/10.3390/s25072056

The increasing prevalence of cyber threats in wireless sensor networks (WSNs) necessitates adaptive and efficient security mechanisms to ensure robust data transmission while addressing resource constraints. This paper proposes a reinforcement learni... Read More about Reinforcement Q-Learning-Based Adaptive Encryption Model for Cyberthreat Mitigation in Wireless Sensor Networks.

Distributed Control Scheme for the Coordination of Interlinking Converters in Islanded Hybrid AC/DC Multi-Microgrids (2025)
Journal Article
Martinez-Gomez, M., Orchard, M. E., Bozhko, S., Wheeler, P., & Burgos-Mellado, C. (2025). Distributed Control Scheme for the Coordination of Interlinking Converters in Islanded Hybrid AC/DC Multi-Microgrids. IEEE Open Journal of the Industrial Electronics Society, 6, 358-379. https://doi.org/10.1109/ojies.2025.3545632

Multiple interconnected ac and dc microgrids (MGs) are being studied by academia and industry because of their benefits despite their operational challenges. Coordinating distributed generators (DGs) is complex, so communication-based controllers are... Read More about Distributed Control Scheme for the Coordination of Interlinking Converters in Islanded Hybrid AC/DC Multi-Microgrids.

Enhanced microgrid reliability through software-defined networking and extended horizon predictive control (2025)
Journal Article
Pérez, R., Rivera, M., Araya, B., Gómez, J. S., Salgueiro, Y., Restrepo, C., Wheeler, P., You, M., & Sumner, M. (2025). Enhanced microgrid reliability through software-defined networking and extended horizon predictive control. Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, 42, Article 101635. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.segan.2025.101635

The dynamic nature of power systems combined with the need for low-latency and loss-tolerant communications, presents significant challenges to maintaining system reliability and resiliency. This paper proposes a novel integration of Finite Control S... Read More about Enhanced microgrid reliability through software-defined networking and extended horizon predictive control.

Optimization of grid-connected solar PV systems with Hybrid Energy Storage System: A case study of the Sri Lankan power system (2025)
Journal Article
Ganege, H. C., Chandima, D. P., Karunadasa, J. P., & Wheeler, P. (2025). Optimization of grid-connected solar PV systems with Hybrid Energy Storage System: A case study of the Sri Lankan power system. Journal of Energy Storage, 114, Article 115634. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2025.115634

Greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-based electricity generation significantly contribute to climate change. This research aims to mitigate these emissions by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and maximizing solar photovoltaic (PV) energy gener... Read More about Optimization of grid-connected solar PV systems with Hybrid Energy Storage System: A case study of the Sri Lankan power system.

Investigation of PWM Techniques for High-Frequency Harmonics Loss Performance in Dual-Three Phase Asymmetrical Machines (2025)
Journal Article
Wang, S., Rivera, M., Golovanov, D., Blissett, J., Moran, J., Davison, P., G., R., Gerada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2025). Investigation of PWM Techniques for High-Frequency Harmonics Loss Performance in Dual-Three Phase Asymmetrical Machines. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2025.3532720

Dual three-phase asymmetrical machines are more sensitive to voltage pulses from pulse width modulation (PWM) compared to conventional three-phase machines. This sensitivity results in substantial current harmonics, which cause increased machine loss... Read More about Investigation of PWM Techniques for High-Frequency Harmonics Loss Performance in Dual-Three Phase Asymmetrical Machines.

A Novel Underwater Wireless Power Transfer System Based on LCC-S Compensation Topology with Wide Soft-Switching Range (2025)
Journal Article
Yu, H., Liu, H., Wang, Y., Gao, F., & Wheeler, P. (2025). A Novel Underwater Wireless Power Transfer System Based on LCC-S Compensation Topology with Wide Soft-Switching Range. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 13(2), 2695-2706. https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2025.3535570

Under the influence of high sea conditions and dynamic marine environments, the compensation parameter values in the system are prone to fluctuations, potentially compromising the soft-switching stability. In addition, a significant proportion of the... Read More about A Novel Underwater Wireless Power Transfer System Based on LCC-S Compensation Topology with Wide Soft-Switching Range.

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin Technologies for Power Converter Control in Transportation Applications: A Review (2025)
Journal Article
Huang, Z., Gong, J., Xiao, X., Gao, Y., Xia, Y., Wheeler, P., & Ji, B. (2025). Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin Technologies for Power Converter Control in Transportation Applications: A Review. IET Power Electronics, 18(1), https://doi.org/10.1049/pel2.70013

The rapid electrification across transportation sectors has promoted extensive adoption of electrical power systems. Power electronic converters play a crucial role as components within these systems, enabling efficient and stable system operation th... Read More about Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin Technologies for Power Converter Control in Transportation Applications: A Review.

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.

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. (2024). Techno-economic analysis of green hydrogen integration in smart grids: Pathways to sustainable energy systems. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 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. (2024). An Enhanced Model Predictive Torque Control With Online Loss Minimization Tracking for SPMSM Drive. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 1-10. 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.

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.

New High Step-Up Three-Level DC/DC Converter With Parasitical Parameters Self-Balance for AC Module Applications (2024)
Journal Article
Ai, J., Shen, Y., Bi, K., Fan, Q., Liu, H., & Wheeler, P. (2025). New High Step-Up Three-Level DC/DC Converter With Parasitical Parameters Self-Balance for AC Module Applications. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 72(4), 3710-3721. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2024.3451062

In this article, a three-level step-up cell (TLSC) with bipolar outputs is proposed, composed of two different step-up cells (SCs) cascaded through the shared two-winding coupled inductor. The bipolar output voltages are impervious to the influence o... Read More about New High Step-Up Three-Level DC/DC Converter With Parasitical Parameters Self-Balance for AC Module Applications.

On the Impact of High-Power Grid-Connected Thyristor Rectifiers on the Efficiency of Hydrogen Electrolyzers (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Iribarren, Á., Barrios, E. L., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., Sanchis, P., & Ursúa, A. (2024, June). On the Impact of High-Power Grid-Connected Thyristor Rectifiers on the Efficiency of Hydrogen Electrolyzers. Presented at 2024 International Conference on Renewable Energies and Smart Technologies (REST), Prishtina, Kosovo

This paper investigates the impact of power supply and dc current ripple on the efficiency of water electrolyzers and demonstrates that optimally sized thyristor rectifiers meeting grid power quality regulations can effectively supply high-power elec... Read More about On the Impact of High-Power Grid-Connected Thyristor Rectifiers on the Efficiency of Hydrogen Electrolyzers.

ANN-Aided Virtual-Space-Vector PWM Strategy for Three-Level NPC Inverter Using Sextant-Coordinate Mapping for Heavy-Duty EV Applications (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Guo, F., Gao, Y., Yang, T., Bozhko, S., Dragičević, T., Wheeler, P., & Zhao, Y. (2024, June). ANN-Aided Virtual-Space-Vector PWM Strategy for Three-Level NPC Inverter Using Sextant-Coordinate Mapping for Heavy-Duty EV Applications. Presented at 2024 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2024, Chicago, IL, USA

The three-level neutral-point-clamped (3L-NPC) inverter is a mature topology that tends to be utilized in the next-generation powertrain in heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs). However, the wide operating range under off-road scenarios inevitably caus... Read More about ANN-Aided Virtual-Space-Vector PWM Strategy for Three-Level NPC Inverter Using Sextant-Coordinate Mapping for Heavy-Duty EV Applications.