Essam Hussain | Power Electronics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Essam Hussain | Power Electronics | Best Researcher Award

Power Electronics Reseach Lead at Tae Power Solutions, United Kingdom

Dr. Essam Hussain is a Principal Power Electronics Engineer and research lead at TAE Power Solutions, Birmingham, UK. With a Ph.D. in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from the University of Sheffield, his expertise spans advanced power converter topologies, microgrids, energy storage, and renewable energy systems. He has held key academic and industry roles, including at CRRC Times Electric UK and the University of Exeter. Dr. Hussain’s work focuses on multilevel converters, Si/SiC devices, and modular energy solutions. A recognized IEEE member and IET peer reviewer, he has contributed to several high-impact research projects and is deeply engaged in academic teaching and supervision.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Essam Hussain is an accomplished and multidisciplinary researcher with over two decades of expertise spanning power electronics, renewable energy systems, microgrids, and machine drives. His impactful contributions to the development of advanced converter topologies, fault-tolerant machine drives, and energy storage systems position him as a leading innovator in the field of electronic and electrical engineering.

πŸŽ“ Education

  • 🧠 Ph.D. in Electronic & Electrical Engineering, University of Sheffield, UKΒ 
    Thesis: Converter Topologies of Single Phase Parallel Voltage Source Inverters Fed from Renewable Energy Sources

  • βš™οΈ M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Assiut University, Egypt
    Thesis: Performance of Reluctance Motors Fed from Variable Frequency Supplies

  • πŸ’‘ B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Assiut University, Egypt

πŸ’Ό Work Experience

πŸ”Ή Principal Power Electronics Engineer, TAE Power Solutions, Birmingham, UK

πŸ”§ Research Lead in converter design, safety systems, and product innovation across HW/SW integration

πŸ”Ή Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer, CRRC Times Electric UK Innovation Center

πŸ”¬ Specialized in multilevel Si/SiC converters, onboard high-voltage applications, and railway systems

πŸ”Ή Business Research Fellow, University of Exeter

⚑ Focused on microgrids, solid-state transformers, and replacing diesel with renewable systems

πŸ”Ή Research Associate, University of Sheffield

πŸŒ€ Worked on microgrids, flywheel-based storage, aerospace PM drives, and fault-tolerant control systems

πŸ”Ή Assistant Lecturer, Aswan University, Egypt

πŸ“š Lectured in Electrical Engineering and supervised undergrad/graduate student projects

πŸ† Honors & Awards

  • πŸŽ–οΈ Fully Funded PhD Scholarship, Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education

  • πŸŽ“ Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PCAP), University of Exeter, UK

πŸ”¬ Research & Project Highlights

  • πŸ”Œ Current Projects:

    • Deeply Integrated H-Bridge Converter (Β£80k)

    • Isolated Multilevel Converters (Β£100k)

  • πŸ” Previous Projects:

    • Power Losses in Parallel Devices (Β£40k)

    • Medium Voltage DC-DC Converter (Β£30k)

    • Free-Piston Linear Alternator (w/ Libertine & UoSheffield)

    • Smart Grid Flywheel System (w/ WilliamsF1)

    • 2M€ EMMAS Actuator Systems Project

    • 8M€ Intelligent Community Energy (UK & EU partners)

πŸ§ͺ Skills & Expertise

  • ⚑ Power Converters: MMC, DAB, Active Rectifier, SST

  • πŸ”§ Machine Drives: PM, Reluctance motors

  • πŸ” Drive Fault Diagnosis & Post-Fault Operation

  • 🌞 Renewable Energy: PV, Wind, Fuel Cells, Smart Grids

  • πŸ”‹ Energy Storage: Flywheels, Batteries

  • πŸ’» Simulation & Software: MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS, Cadence, PLECS, dSPACE, HIL, C/C++, Flux, Femm

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Teaching & Supervision

  • πŸ“š 8+ Years Teaching: Analog/Digital Circuits, Power Electronics, Microprocessors

  • πŸŽ“ Supervision: Final Year Projects, MSc Co-Supervision, PhD Student Support

  • πŸ› οΈ Lab Demonstration & Feedback, especially in AC Machines and Drive Systems

πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Training & Workshops

  • 🧩 Teaching Excellence: Small-Group Teaching, Assessment & Feedback (University of Sheffield)

  • βš–οΈ Safety & Equality: Health & Safety, Equality, Information Governance (Exeter)

  • 🌐 IET Peer Reviewer | 🧠 IEEE Member

πŸ“š Top Noted Publications

Assist-as-needed control of an intrinsically compliant robotic gait training orthosis

Cited : 106

Magnetically geared pseudo direct drive for safety critical applications

Cited : 32

Improved single‐phase self‐synchronised synchronverter with enhanced dynamics and current limitation capability

Cited : 24

Single-phase self-synchronized synchronverter with current-limiting capability

Cited : 19

A single-phase self-synchronized synchronverter with bounded droop characteristics

Cited : 18

 

Dr. Hua Mao | Power semiconductor devices | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hua Mao | Power semiconductor devices | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctor at State Grid Sichuan Electric Power Research Institute , China

Hua Mao is a postdoctoral researcher at the State Grid Sichuan Electric Power Research Institute. Born on March 12, 1996, in China, Mao has been actively involved in research and development in the field of electrical engineering. With a strong educational background, Mao has published several papers in top-tier journals and conferences. Mao’s research focuses on transformer defect diagnosis, condition detection, and evaluation methods for high-voltage direct current circuit breakers. As a recipient of special funding for postdoctoral research projects in Sichuan Province, Mao is currently leading a project on transformer defect diagnosis technology.

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πŸŽ“ Education

Hua Mao’s educational background includes:- Postdoctor (2023.12 – present): State Grid Sichuan Electric Power Research Institute- Master & Doctor (2018.9 – 2023.9): School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University- Bachelor (2013.9 – 2018.7): Chongqing University & University of Cincinnati, Electrical Engineering

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience

Hua Mao’s experience includes:- Postdoctoral researcher at State Grid Sichuan Electric Power Research Institute (2023.12 – present)- Research on transformer defect diagnosis technology and condition detection and evaluation methods for high-voltage direct current circuit breakers- Student leader of State Grid project “In-depth research on Detection and Evaluation Technology of Mechanical High-Voltage Direct Current Circuit Breakers”- Key researcher in the National Key Research and Development Program “Research on Comprehensive Analysis and Reliability Assessment Methods of Multi-Physics Fields for Large-Capacity Power Electronic Equipment”

πŸ† Honors & Awards

Hua Mao has received several awards and honors, including:- Special Funding for Postdoctoral Research Projects of Sichuan Province- Chinese patents for “Reactor fault equivalent experimental device”, “Real-time monitoring system for Electric vehicle charging status and health status evaluation”, and “A monitoring, early warning and active fire protection system for charging vehicles”- Authorized Chinese patent for “Power semiconductor structure and circuit breaker transfer branch assembly”

πŸ”Research Focus

Hua Mao’s research focuses on:- Transformer defect diagnosis technology- Condition detection and evaluation methods for high-voltage direct current circuit breakers- Single and repeatable avalanche reliability analysis and mechanism research of SiC MOSFET- Sub-module packaging design of modular multilevel converter (MMC)

πŸ“šTop Noted Publications

1. “Electrical and Thermal Performances of IGCT in High Voltage DC Circuit Breaker” πŸ“Š
2. “Investigation on the Degradations of Parallel Connected 4H-SiC MOSFETs under Repetitive UIS Stresses with Different Temperatures” πŸ”‹
3. “Avalanche Capability Degradation of the Parallel-Connected SiC MOSFETs” πŸ’»
4. “Research on Improving the Avalanche Current Limit of Parallel SiC MOSFETs” πŸ”Œ
5. “Single-Pulse Avalanche Failure Characterization of Single and Paralleled SiC MOSFETs” πŸ”
6. “An Asymmetrical Power Module Design for Modular Multilevel Converter with Unidirectional Power Flow” πŸ’‘
7. “Asymmetrical Power Module for Modular Multilevel Converter with Lower Power Loss and Peak Junction Temperature” πŸ“ˆ
8. “Power Loss Investigation of Si-SiC Hybrid Switches in a Modular Multilevel Converter System”

 

Conclusion

 

Hua Mao is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His impressive research output, innovative research topics, and patent holdings demonstrate his expertise and contributions to the field of electrical engineering. With some further development of international collaboration, interdisciplinary research, and industry partnerships, Mao’s research could have even greater impact. Overall, Mao’s achievements and potential make him a suitable candidate for this award.