Job Title: Research Fellow (Power Electronics)
University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering
Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Employee Category: Research Staff
Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date: 24/08/2026
Job Description
- Manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI) and the research team members to study, evaluate, propose and innovate advanced power electronics solutions to the electrification applications including high-density high-efficiency power electronics for low carbon microgrid, thermal/cooling management, high-performance operation for energy optimisation, and Fuel Cells/Battery Management Systems.
- Develop digital twins of the detailed electrical power system based on the concept design in real-time simulation environment (Typhoon HIL) and conduct real time simulation studies/experimentation.
- Design and develop an intelligent and optimal switching strategies, control techniques, and energy management system (EMS) for the energy efficient and reliable operation.
- Perform HIL/real-time simulation studies/experiments for various cases to demonstrate performance, challenges, and recommend improvements
- Dynamic, thermal, and stability analysis of the power electronics systems for electrical motor drives for transportation systems for given applications and perform system level simulation studies
- Propose and innovate solutions for operational challenges in hardware such as common mode noise, electromagnetic interference, filter design, etc for better motor and system performance against noise and vibration
- Evaluate and recommend efficient and reliable power electronics with other merits of high-density and light-weight.
- Innovate, design, and test the relevant power electronics and battery/fuel cells/solar system hardware and troubleshoot the challenging problems.
- Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations.
- Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment and assist in laboratory management.
- Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers.
- Mentor students involved in the research project
Qualifications
- Have a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University with major in power electronics
- Relevant experience in power electronics, switching strategies, and control algorithms
- Strong knowledge of power electronics, drives, and control is highly preferred. Experience with hardware testing and real-time simulation will be advantageous.
- Knowledge and experience in battery, solar, and fuel cells.
- Knowledge of software such as PSIM, PLECS and MATLAB/Simulink
- Prior knowledge and experience in high-power power electronics, digital twins, OPAL-RT/HIL will be a bonus
- Prior knowledge and experience in microgrid: integration and operation
- Experienced and committed to participating in project meetings.
- Self-motivated team player and good project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Open to Fixed Term Contract.
Req ID: 34188
