Applications of AI in Power Electronics - Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract
Power electronic converters are "hidden heroes" in numerous modern energy systems, such as wind
turbines, Photovoltaics (PV), Power-to-X, electric vehicles, data centers, mobile phones, and smart homes.
In contrast to CPUs/GPUs that process digitalized information, power electronic converters process
electrical energy by efficiently converting voltage, current, or frequency. They are ubiquitous in electricity
generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption, forming a critical part of the infrastructure for the
green transition. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly solving optimization, regression, and classification
problems within the energy sector, where deep electrification and digitalization intersect. This presentation
focuses on the application of AI in the design, control, and condition monitoring of power electronic
components and converters. Specifically, it covers the following aspects: 1) a brief introduction to power
electronics and its pivotal role in modern energy systems; 2) an overview of AI research spanning from the
1990s to the present day, focusing on diverse power electronics applications; 3) discussions on the unique
challenges faced when applying AI to power electronics compared to other domains, as well as the gaps
between current academic research and industry applications; 4) a few illustrative examples that highlight
the potential opportunities for employing AI in the field of power electronics.
Biography
Huai Wang is a Professor at the Department of Energy, Aalborg University in Denmark.
He leads the Reliability of Power Electronic Converters (ReliaPEC) group and chairs the
Mission of Digital Transformation and AI at AAU Energy, with 13 affiliated research
groups. His research addresses the fundamental challenges and application issues
related to efficient, reliable, and cognitive power electronic converters. Prof. Wang
actively collaborates with companies throughout the value chain, from power electronic
materials and components to systems. He has initiated four short-term industrial/PhD
courses, which have been attended by over 500 PhD students and industry engineers. In addition, he has
delivered more than 30 international conference tutorials and given over 100 invited talks.
Prof. Wang received his PhD from the City University of Hong Kong in 2012 and his B.E. from Huazhong
University of Science and Technology in 2007. He has also conducted research as a short-term visiting
scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2013 and ETH Zurich in 2014. In addition, he
was with the ABB Corporate Research Center in Switzerland in 2009. In recognition of his contributions,
Prof. Wang received the Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Power Electronics Engineer Award from the
IEEE Power Electronics Society in 2016 and IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 1st Prize paper award in
2021. Furthermore, he was Chair of the IEEE IAS/IES/PELS Chapter in Denmark from 2018 to 2020 and
currently serves on the editorial board of 4 journals from IEEE, Springer Nature, and Elsevier. In 2023, he
was elected as a member of the Danish Academy of Technical Sciences.
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- Khalifa University Main Campus, C Building
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- United Arab Emirates
- Starts 01 June 2023 04:00 AM UTC
- Ends 19 June 2023 01:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge