KEITH W. KLONTZ, PhD

Biography:

BRIEF BACKGROUND
Dr. Keith W. Klontz has been continuously engaged with electric machinery and electric power engineering since his part-time work in 
the 1960‘s at the family motor repair shop. He now holds BS & MS degrees from the University of Illinois, and a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, all in Electrical Engineering. His career path has included, in addition to extensive motor repair engineering, the design of high reliability power systems for nuclear power stations, engineering and innovation of electric vehicle motors and EV charging systems, professor of electrical engineering and director of power engineering program, an extensive electric machines design engineering consulting practice, and a renowned portfolio of electric machine training courses.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE
Dr. Klontz’s professional practice has focused on electric machine design engineering, from concept to performance to repair and failure analysis. He has breadth and depth in the research, development, prototyping, testing and training of all types of electric machines. Applications have included design of extremely high efficiency PM and induction motors, very high power-density machines, permanent magnet alternators, brushless d.c. traction motors, design for low-cost manufacturing, motor testing methods, and root cause failure analyses He currently holds 14 patents, has over 30 technical publications, and is recipient of the IEEE 1984 Centennial Medal.

CURRENT WORK PROJECTS & ACTIVITY STREAMS
Recent work has been related to medium voltage motor re-manufacturing methods, and their insulation systems. He is also very active in technical training for IPS staff, adding capability for reverse engineering motor and generator electromagnetic performance, motor uprates, and improving reliability of high value motors. In addition, he is leading implementation of industrial PM motor repair and safe practice capabilities at IPS. and is active in the apprenticeship program.

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