Power electronics

Power Electronics is a field of electrical engineering that deals with the processing, control, and conversion of electrical energy from one voltage to another and between direct and alternating current. R&D in this field is key to increasing the efficiency and reliability of electrical systems and plays a crucial role in the integration of renewable energy sources into the electrical grid.

At EnergyVille, researchers focus on new materials, including wide-bandgap semiconductors such as Gallium Nitride (GaN), and designs of advanced new power devices that improve efficiency and reliability. We have developed a strong technology portfolio in high-performance power electronics, non-linear modelling and control methods, and protection strategies.

Furthermore, we develop power electronic converters that support the roll-out of LVDC (low voltage direct current) grids, vehicle chargers, efficient drives, and battery interfaces, which are being tested in the bipolar DC nanogrid in EnergyVille’s labs (see also electrical networks research).

The components of this research

Our experts in the field of power electronics

Research line coordinators

Wilmar
Martinez

Michael
Daenen

Johan
Driesen

Business Developers

Lieve
De Doncker

Marion
Bechtold

Looking for more advice on power electronics implementation?

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

We use cookies or similar technologies (e.g. pixels or social media plug-ins) to optimise your user experience on our website, among other things. In addition, we wish to use analytical and marketing cookies to personalise your visit to our website, to send targeted advertisements to you, and to give us more insight into your use of our website.

Do you consent to our use of cookies for an optimal website experience, so that we can improve our website and surprise you with advertisements? Then confirm with ‘OK’.

Conversely, would you like to set specific preferences for different types of cookies? This can be done via our Cookie Policy. Would you like more information about our use of cookies or how to delete cookies? Please read our Cookie Policy.