Education:
| Degree | Date | School |
| B.S. | 12/1991 | Purdue University |
| M.S. | 05/1993 | Purdue University |
| Ph.D. | 12/1996 | Purdue University |
Professional and Honorary Society Memberships:
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Chairman of 2005 International Future Energy Challenge
Secretary of 2003 International Future Energy Challenge
IEEE Power Electronics Society Administrative Committee 2006-present
Technical Co-Chair of the 2005 International Electric Machines and Drives Conference
Assistant Program Chair of the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) 2006
Program Chair of APEC 2007
Chair of APEC 2008
Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
IEEE Power Engineering Society (PES) Member
PES Electric Machinery Committee Member
PES Specialty Machines Committee Member
IEEE Power Electronics Society Member
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Member
Honors and Awards:
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Award for Excellence in Power Engineering Education, The Grainger Foundation, 2000-2003
2003 Outstanding Engineer Award, St. Louis Section of the Power Engineering Society
University of Missouri-Rolla Faculty Excellence Award – 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
University of Missouri-Rolla Vice Chancellor's Outstanding Teaching Commendation – 2003, ‘02, ‘01, ‘00, 1999, 1998
Magoon Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, ECE Purdue University - 1994
Professional Experience:
| Aug. 2004 - Present | Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University |
| Sept. 2002 – Aug. 2004 | Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla |
| Sept. 1997 - Aug. 2002 | Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla |
| Jan. 1997 - Aug. 1997 | Postdoctoral Research Engineer, Purdue University |
| 1992-1996 | Research and Teaching Assistant, Purdue University |
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Representative Publications*:
- Minimization of Field Enhancement in Multilayer Capacitors
- Parametric Average-Value Model of Synchronous Machine-Rectifier Systems
- Fast Procedure for Constructing an Accurate Dynamic Average-Value Model of Synchronous Machine-Rectifier Systems
- An Accurate Method of Neglecting Dynamic Saliency of Synchronous Machines in Power Electronic Based Systems
- A Field Reconstruction Method for Optimal Excitation of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines
- A Model-in-the-Loop Interface to Emulate Source Dynamics in a Zonal DC Distribution System
- An Efficient Multirate Simulation Technique for Power-Electronic-Based Systems
- Utilization of a Piezoelectric Polymer to Sense Harmonics of Electromagnetic Torque
- Versatile Hardware and Software Tools for Educating Students in Power Electronics
- On the Use of Singular Perturbations to Neglect the Dynamic Saliency of Synchronous Machines
- Using Torque-Ripple-Induced Vibration to Determine the Initial Rotor Position of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine
- Measurement and Control of Torque Ripple-Induced Frame Torsional Vibration in a Surface Mount Permanent Magnet Machine
- An Efficient and Accurate Model for the Simulation and Analysis of Synchronous Machine/Converter Systems
- Noise Generation Mechanisms in Claw Pole Alternators
- Investigation of Force Generation in a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine **
* Note: These publications have IEEE copyright and are therefore not intended for dissemination.
** Note: This publication has been accepted to IEEE Transactions of Energy Conversion.