Courses
Power electronics · Advanced
Devices, Magnetics, and Thermal Management
12 modules Slides Video
This intensive course offers an in-depth technical examination of core power semiconductor devices and the thermal management techniques required for efficient power electronic systems. Beginning with a detailed review of semiconductor physics, the curriculum analyzes the structure, operation, and performance limits of diodes (standard, Schottky, fast-recovery), thyristors (SCR, GTO), power MOSFETs, IGBTs, and JFET-based devices. A significant focus is placed on the superior characteristics of wide bandgap materials like SiC and GaN. Practical topics include calculating switching losses, designing snubber circuits for device protection, and mastering heat-sink selection and thermal resistance modeling to ensure reliable, high power-density operation.
Workshops
NSF-Sponsored ECE Department Heads and Faculty Online Workshop: Dissemination of Electric Power Courses/Laboratories Developed through ONR Funding
Mar 8, 2021
Online
This NSF-sponsored online workshop for ECE department heads and faculty shares a three-prong approach to strengthening electric power engineering education: (1) creating a pipeline of high school graduates into ECE programs through two pipeline courses focused on climate solutions, (2) facilitating teaching of senior/graduate-level courses in power systems, power electronics, and electric machines/drives using freely downloadable course materials hosted by CUSP, and (3) providing hands-on education using extremely low-cost ONR-funded hardware laboratories that can also be accessed remotely.