Thesis/Dissertation Supervisor/Post Docs/Research Associates

Students Currently Supervising

Ph.D
  1. B. S. AbdelMageed (2021/9 - 2025/4)- "Electric Machine Design"

  2. M. Jain (2021/1 - 2024/4)- "Electric Machine Emulation"

  3. N. Kalarikkal (2021/1 - 2023/12)- "Electric Machine Drives"

  4. S. N. Afrasiabi (2020/9 - 2023/3)- "Electric Machine Emulation"

  5. St. J. Blanchard, Benoit (2020/1 - 2024/1)- "Electric Machine Drives"

  6. R. Arvind Vyas (2020/1 - 2024/1)- "Electric Machine Design"

  7. M. Mohanraj (2019/9 - 2023/9)- "Electric Machine Design"

  8. S. Singh (2018/9 - 2022/8)- “Machine Design,”

  9. Y. Liu, (2018/9 - 2022/8)- “Machine Emulation,”

  10. G. Tanuku (2018/9 - 2022/8)- “Machine emulation,”

  11. T. Payarou (2018/9 - 2022/8)- “Electric Vehicle Drives,”

M.A.Sc
  1. Tshamala Kalonji Gael (In Progress) , Concordia University. Thesis/Project Title: Electric Drives

  2. Tolga Osmancik (In Progress) , Concordia University. Thesis/Project Title: Renewable Energy

  3. Zahra Asadi (In Progress) , Concordia University. Thesis/Project Title: Renewable Energy


Current Postdoctoral Researchers/Visiting Scholars/Full Time Engineers

  1. Dr. Mathews Boby, Postdoctoral Fellow, Emulators for Electric Vehicle and Renewable Energy Applications

  2. Maher Al-Badri, Research Associate, "Algorithms for Induction Motors Efficiency Determination," Since Sept. 2015.


Students Supervised

  1. Barman, Dwaipayani, Ph.D., Sep. 2021 "Electric Machine Design"

  2. Basnet, Bigyani, Ph.D., Aug. 2021 "Electric Drives for Variable Flux Machines"

  3. Thike, Rajendrai, Ph.D., Dec. 2020 "Modeling and Parameter Measurement of Special ElectricMachines"

  4. Luo, Yang , M.A.Sc., Apr. 2020, "Electric Drives"

  5. Bhalala, Jaydeep, M.A.Sc., Apr. 2020, "Prototyping a Novel Core Loss Tester for Assembled Stator Lamination Stacks"

  6. Sashidhar, Amitkumar Kortagerei, Ph.D., Mar. 2020- "Emulation of Permanent Magnet Machines"

  7. Vincent Prévost, M.A.Sc., Oct. 2019, Laboratory Electrical Model of the Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine Tunnel

  8. M. Bijan, Ph.D., June, 2019 “Algorithms of Induction Machine Efficiency Estimation,”

  9. C. Desai, Ph.D., Mar. 2019 “Electric Machine Characterization,”

  10. M. Masadeh, Ph.D., Feb. 2019 “Emulation of Induction Machines,”

  11. S. Maroufian, Ph.D., Oct, 2018 “Synchronous Reluctance Machine Performance and Design,”

  12. A. Takbash, Ph.D., Sept. 2018 “Variable Flux Machine Design,”

  13. A, Aljehaimi,Ph.D., Ph.D., Jun. 2018 “Variable Flux Machine Drive System”

  14. M. Ashourianjozdani, Ph.D., Jun. 2018 “Hydrokinetic-Diesel Hybrid Energy Conversion System,”

  15. M. Omer, M.A.Sc , Apr 2018 “Load Modeling for the LaFontein Tunnel,”

  16. T. Payarou, M.A.Sc., Aug. 2018 “Micro-Photosynthetic Power cell, Modeling, Sensing, and Energy Harvesting,”

  17. Fadoul Souleyman, Ph.D., Sep. 2017 “Power Management and Control Strategies of Renewable Energy Resources for a Micro-grid,” co-supervisor with Prof Ambrish Chandra at Ecole Polytechnique Superior.

  18. J. Akiror, Ph.D., Apr. 2017 “Core Loss Measurement in Large Hydro Generators,” co-supervisor with Dr. Arezki Merkouf of IREQ, Hydro-Quebec.

  19. J. Wanjiku, Ph.D, Nov. 2015, "2-D Core Loss Measurements and their Applications to Rotating AC Electrical Machines," at Concordia University.

  20. H. Akbarian, M.A.Sc, Aug. 2015, "Design of Power Electronics Based Emulator for Study of Microgrid Related Applications," at Concordia University.

  21. J. Maisonneuve, Ph.D, Aug. 2015, "Osmotic Power for Remote Communities in Quebec," at Concordia University.

  22. M. Al-Badri, Ph.D, Jul. 2015, "Algorithms for induction motors efficiency determination," at Concordia University.

  23. L. Masisi, Ph.D, Mar. 2015, "Design and development of novel traction electric drives for synchronous reluctance and PM synchronous machine," at Concordia University.

  24. M. Taghavi, Ph.D, Mar. 2015, "Design of Synchronous Reluctance Machines (SynRM) for Automotive Applications," at Concordia University.

  25. A. Choudhury, Ph. D, Mar. 2015, "Three-Level Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) Traction Inverter Drive for Electric Vehicle Applications," at Concordia University.

  26. N. Curry, Ph.D, Mar. 2014, "Waste to Energy Solutions for the Urban Environmentfor Environment," at Concordia University. 

  27. M. Ibrahim, Ph.D, Dec. 2014, "Application of Magnetic Hysteresis Modeling to the Design and Analysis of Electrical Machines," at Concordia University.

  28. C. De Beer, Ph.D, Dec. 2014, "High Temperature Fuel Cell", Co-advisor at the University of Cape Town.

  29. O. Dzune Mipoung, Ph.D, Oct. 2012,"Enhancement of Frequency Support Capabilities of Type 1 and Type 2 Wind Turbines," at Concordia University.

  30. R. Namuli, Ph.D, Sept. 2012, "Optimisation of biomass waste to energy conversion systems for rural grid-connected applications," at Concordia University.

  31. N.Alatawneh, Ph.D, Sept. 2012, "Design of a Test Fixture for Rotational Core Losses in Electrical Machine Laminations," at Concordia University.

  32. J. Akiror, M.A.Sc, Sept. 2012, "Model for Core Loss Prediction at High Frequency and High Flux Density," at Concordia University.

  33. A. G. Siraki, Ph.D, Aug 2012,"Efficiency Estimation of Induction Machines with Limited Measurements," at Concordia University.

  34. M. Sikhder, M.A.Sc, April 2012, "Advanced Temperature Modeling of Solar PV," at Concordia University.

  35. S. Darghahi, M.A.Sc., Nov. 2011, "Gallium-nitride-based power electronic converter design, prototyping and test for automotive power management and renewable energy applications," at Concordia University.

  36. M.Ibrahim, M.A.Sc., Sept. 2011, "Modeling of core losses in electrical machines laminations exposed to high frequency and non-sinusoidal flux," at Concordia University.

  37. F. Endrejat, Ph.D, Dec. 2010, "MW size drives for the petrochemical industry," advisor at UCT.

  38. N.Curry, MASc, Aug. 2010, "Modeling and Design of urban biomass waste to energy," at Concordia University.

  39. R.Okou, Ph.D, June 2010, "Flywheel Design," advisor at University of Cape Town.

  40. G.Lindner, M.S., April 2009,"Instrumentation for Farm Heat and Power," at Clarkson University.

  41. P. Ijumba, M.Sc, Dec 2008,"Impact of Solar Water Heaters on ESKOM’s maximum demand," advisor at University of Cape Town.

  42. G.Rui, M.S., Dec 2008, "Magnetic bearing design" at Clarkson University.

  43. R.Naidoo, PhD, June 2008, "Power Quality", advisor at University of Cape Town.

  44. M.Manyage, PhD, June, 2008, "Traction Motor Design," advisor at University of Cape Town.

  45. R.Solomon, M.S., June 2008, "Energy efficient lighting", co-advisor with Dr. Sebitosi at University of Cape Town.

  46. Y.Weldetnsae, M.S., 2008, "Heat and power optimization from farm waste".

  47. H. Li, Ph.D, May 2008, "Linear Generator Design Powered from Bridge Vibrations".

  48. A. Gebregergis, Ph.D, Dec 2007, "Fuel Cell and fuel cell emulator modeling and diagnosis of a fuel cell".

  49. D. Johnson, Ph.D Dec 2007, "Design Considerations and Implementation of an Electromechanical Battery System".

  50. P. Barendse, Ph.D, Dec 2007, "The application of advanced signal processing techniques to the condition monitoring of electrical machine drive systems".

  51. S. Masemola, M.S., Dec 2007, "Generation of Electrical Power from Farm Waste".

  52. M. A. Khan, Ph.D., Dec 2006, "Contributions to Permanent Magnet Wind Generator Design Including the Application of Soft Magnetic Composites" advisor at the University of Cape Town.

  53. T. Roth, M.S., Dec 2006, "Novel equipment for Lamination Loss Measurements".

  54. L. Dosiek, M.S., May 2006, "Cogging Torque Analysis of PM Machines".

  55. L. Mthombeni, Ph.D., May 2006, "Losses in motor laminations".

  56. P. Barendse, M.S., April 2005, "Wind Energy Drives" (UCT).

  57. T. Humiston, Ph.D., May 2005, "Parameter measurements to study surge prpagation in induction machines," at Clarkson University.

  58. H. Douglas, Ph.D., May 2005, "Condition Monitoring of Energy ConversionEquipment," at Clarkson University.

  59. Yu Sun, M.S., May 2005, "Induction motor design," at Clarkson University.

  60. S. Chhoun, M.S., Dec 2004, "Methane-based Fuel Cells," at Clarkson University.

  61. Y. Chen, Ph.D., Dec 2004, "Novel WInd Generator Topologies," at Clarkson University.

  62. A.B. Sebitosi, Ph.D., Dec 2004, "Applications of Advances in Automotive to Rural Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa," external advisor at the University of Cape Town. (UCT)

  63. J. Otter, M.S., Dec 2003,"Redesign of a PM generator for multi-blade turbines," at Clarkson University.

  64. T. Gaunt, Ph.D, Dec 2003,"Electrification Technology and Processes to meet Economic and Social Objectives in Southern Africa," co-advisor with Profs Bennet and Davidson at the University of Cape Town.

  65. L. T. Mthombeni, M.S., Dec 2003,"Losses in motor laminations exposed to high frequency and nonsinusoidal excitations"

  66. Z. Tang, Ph.D, Sept 2002, "Vibration analysis and reduction in switched reluctance motors"

  67. S. Naidu, M.S., Sept 2002, "Motor lamination losses"

  68. M. Manyage, M.Sc, Dec 2001,"Operation of induction motors in the presence of unbalanced supplies," advisor at the University of Cape Town.

  69. S. Khumalo, M.Sc, Dec 2001,"Induction motor variable speed drive performance and impact on energy savings," advisor at the University of Cape Town.

  70. L. Chen, M.S., June 2001, "Encoder-based control of drives," at Clarkson University.

  71. W. Cai, PhD, April 2000, "Vibrations in switched reluctance motors," at Clarkson University.

  72. J. Liu, PhD, March 2000, "Wavelet modeling of power transients," at Clarkson University.

  73. T. Humiston, M.S., March 2000, "Flux weakening operation of switched reluctance motor drives," at Clarkson University.

  74. Y. Liu, PhD, May 1999, "Improved design of switched reluctance motor drives," at Clarkson University.

  75. V. Rajbabu, M.S.,June 1998, "Improvement of speed observer performance using motor current signature analysis," at Clarkson University.

  76. J. Jiang, M.S., May 1998, "Power signal processing using wavelet analysis," co-chair with Dr.J.Koplowitz.

  77. P. Ramkumar, M.S., June, 1997, "DSP implementation of Motor Current Signature Analysis".

  78. T. Ren, M.S., June 1997, "Overvoltages in variable speed drives with long cables".

  79. V. Levin, M.S., August 1996, "Modeling, efficiency determination and analysis of induction motors".

  80. A. Bhattarcharjee, M.S., Jan1996, "Application of wavelets to model short term power system transients".

  81. M. Haq, M.S., August 1995, "Reclosing transients in machines and the design of a reclosing relay for induction machines".

  82. Z. Xu, M.S., August 1995, "On line speed estimation of induction motors".

  83. S.M.A. Sabur, M.S., July 1995, "Reclosing transients in a refinery".

  84. M. Ahmed, M.S., May 1995, "Modeling and performance of switched reluctance motors with improved ride-through capability and reduced acoustic noise".

  85. T. Haque, M.S., March 1995, "Parameter determination and reclosing transients in motors and motor drives".

  86. I. Sanchez, M.S. August 1994, "Reclosing transients in induction and synchronous machines".

  87. R. Samudio, M.S., May 1994 "DSP Control of switched reluctance motors with improved ride-through capability".

  88. R. Nolan, M.S., May 1994, "Parameter determination and reduced order modeling to calculate reclosing transients in induction motors".

  89. R. Patel, M.S. April 1994, "Converters for modern drives".

  90. V.S.C. Raviraj, M.S., May 1993, "Algorithms to calculate torque in switched reluctance motors".

  91. M. Wu, M.S., August 1992, "Efficiency calculations for permanent magnet motor drives".

  92. J. Reynaud, M.S., Sept 1992, "Modeling and performance of induction machines subjected to supply dips and discontinuities".

  93. L. Refoufi, PhD, Dec 1991, "Modeling and performance of a chopper-controlled slip energy recovery drive", co-advisor with Prof Alan Jack at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

  94. E. Akpinar, PhD, April 1991, "Transient and steady state modeling and closed-loop control of slip energy recovery induction motor drives" co-advisor with Dr.A.Ersak at METU.

  95. A. Glanville, M.Eng, May 1990, "Microprocessor control of a switched reluctance motor drive", (co-chair with Dr Barrie Mecrow of the University of Newcastle upon Tyne).

  96. D. A. Wilkinson, M.Eng, May 1990, "Design of a switched reluctance motor drive", (co-chair with Dr Barrie Mecrow).

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Past Postdoctoral Researchers/Visiting Scholars

  1. May 2015-Oct. 2015, Abhijit Choudhury, Postdoctoral Researcher at Concordia University.

  2. Sept. 2010-Jan. 2015, Chirag Desai, Research Engineer at Concordia University. 

  3. Dec. 2014-June 2015, Arvind Vyas Ramanan, Research engineer at Concordia University.

  4. Dec.2011-July 2012, Dr. Maged Barsom, Postdoctoral Researcher at Concordia University funded by Hydro Quebec & NSERC.

  5. June 2010–Nov. 2010, Dr. R. Okou senior research officer at UCT.

  6. Sept. 2009-March 2011, Dr Youcef Berrouche, postdoctoral researcher at Concordia University funded by Hydro Quebec & NSERC.

  7. Jan. 2006-Jan 2007, Dr. S. Zorlu, postdoctoral researcher at Clarkson, funded by DOE and Nyserda.

  8. May 2006- Nov 2006, Dr. Lotten Mthombeni, research officer at UCT, funded by THRIP.

  9. June 2006-June 2007, M. Manyage, visiting scholar from CT, S.A funded by DOE and Nyserda.

  10. 2004-2006, Dr. A.B.Sebitosi, research officer at UCT, funded by THRIP.

  11. 2001-2002, C.Yicheng, visiting scholar from Shenyang University, China, funded by the Chinese Government.

  12. Aug. 2000-Dec 2000, M. Manyage, Visiting scholar from the University of Cape Town, S.A, funded by ESKOM.

  13. Aug. 2000-Dec 2000, S. Khumalo, visiting scholar from the University of Cape Town, S.A, funded by ESKOM.

  14. Jan. 1995-July 1995, Karen Dudley, Research Engineer, funded from EPRI/Entergy research grants.

  15. Sept. 1994-Dec 1995, Raphael Samudio, Research Engineer, funded from EPRI/Entergy research grants.

  16. Sept. 1992-Jan 1995, Kelli Fendley Cheek, Research Engineer funded from EPRI/Entergy research grants.

  17. Aug. 1991-Nov 1993, Dr Eyup Akpinar, postdoc, funded from EPRI/Entergy research grants.

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