Power Electronics
- DC-DC converter topologies
- High-efficiency design trade-offs
- Wide-band-gap devices including SiC and GaN
Research Profile
Power electronics, battery intelligence, and reliable energy systems.
My research interests lie at the intersection of converter design, battery management, control, and data-driven modeling, with attention to how systems behave beyond ideal laboratory assumptions.
Core Research Areas
Battery Systems
- Battery management systems
- Active cell balancing
- SOC and SOH estimation
Models and Control
- Data-driven battery modeling
- Degradation-aware estimation
- Control under uncertainty
Current Direction
Converter Design for Battery Applications
I am exploring high-efficiency converter design for battery-connected systems, with emphasis on realistic operating conditions, thermal and reliability limits, and system-level trade-offs.
Machine Learning for Battery Estimation
I am interested in machine learning and deep learning approaches for battery SOC/SOH estimation, especially where traditional physics-based models struggle with aging, noise, and operating variation.
Selected Publications and Talks
Comparative Analysis of Deep Learning Models for SOC Estimation in Li-ion Batteries
A comparative study of deep learning architectures for State-of-Charge estimation in lithium-ion battery systems, with emphasis on robustness, generalization, and practical applicability.
PDF to be added.
Bio-Inspired Optimization Techniques for SOH Estimation
Explores bio-inspired optimization algorithms applied to State-of-Health estimation in lithium-ion batteries, focusing on adaptive behavior, convergence characteristics, and long-term degradation modeling.
Paper PDFActive Cell Balancing Strategies in Battery Management Systems
A study of active cell balancing techniques in BMS, highlighting energy redistribution, efficiency improvement, lifespan impact, safety, and system reliability.
Slides PDF to be added.
Research Notes
Wide-Band-Gap Devices
Opportunities and constraints in SiC and GaN based power converters, including switching frequency, efficiency, and practical non-idealities.
Notes PDF to be added.
Engineering Over Decades
Reflections on evaluating energy systems beyond short-term efficiency metrics and early prototype performance.
Control, Uncertainty, and Reality
Notes on control theory, uncertainty, prediction limits, and the gap between models and deployed systems.