Welcome to the Electric Drives and Power Electronics Group
Our group is dedicated to advancing the field of electric drives through innovative research and collaboration. We explore cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to improve the efficiency, performance, and sustainability of electric propulsion systems. Our multidisciplinary team comprises experts in electrical engineering, control systems, and power electronics, working together to address the challenges of modern electric drive applications in automotive, industrial, and renewable energy sectors. Join us as we drive the future of electrification!
People
Emilio Lorenzani
Emilio Lorenzani received the M.S. degree in electronic engineering and the Ph.D. degree in information technologies from the University of Parma, Italy, in 2002 and 2006, respectively. Since 2011, he has been with the Department of Science and Methods for Engineering, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, where he is currently a Full Professor of electric machines and drives.
His research interests include power electronics for renewable energy resources, electric drives, and diagnostics.
Fabio Immovilli
Fabio Immovilli received the M.S. degree and the Ph.D. in Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy, in 2006 and 2011 respectively. Since November 2019 he is an Associate Professor of Electric Converters, Machines and Drives at the Department of Sciences and Methods for Engineering, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
He is the author or coauthor of more than 60 technical papers. His research interests include electric machine condition monitoring, electric power converters, machines for energy conversion from renewable energy sources, and thermoacoustics.
Giovanni Migliazza
Giovanni Migliazza received received the M.Sc. degree in Mechatronic Engineering and the Ph.D. degree in Industrial Innovation Engineering from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy, in 2014 and 2020, respectively. He is currently a tenure-track Assistant Professor with the Department of Sciences and Methods for Engineering, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy. His research interests include power electronics, power converters, and electric drives. He has authored or coauthored more than 40 publications in international journals and conference proceedings. Dr. Migliazza is the Secretary of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Technical Committee on Renewable Energy Systems and serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification.
Emilio Carfagna
Emilio Carfagna received his Ph.D. degree in Industrial Innovation Engineering from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy in 2022. He is currently working as Assistant Professor with the Electric Drives and Power Electronics Group at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy. His research interests are mainly focused on sensorless control for electrical drives and industrial application.