PhD Candidate in High-Frequency Wide-Bandgap Power Conversion Technologies

The Department of Electric Energy (IEL) at NTNU is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a full-time (100%) PhD position for 3 years. You will join the research group Power Electronics and Electrical Machines (PEM) at IEL, where we foster an open, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

About the project

High-frequency wide-bandgap (SiC/GaN) semiconductor technologies are enabling significant improvements in efficiency, power density, and switching performance for next-generation power conversion systems. This PhD project will investigate advanced high-frequency power conversion technologies through analytical modelling, multi-domain optimization, hardware development, and experimental validation.

The PhD candidate will investigate one or more of the following areas:

• High-frequency converter architectures, modulation techniques, and advanced switching strategies
• Wide-bandgap semiconductor devices (SiC/GaN), switching behaviour, and gate-drive optimization
• Electromagnetic compatibility, electro-thermal modelling, and reliability-oriented design methodologies

Duties of the position

• Carry out research of high quality within the framework described above.
• Academic publications and popular science dissemination.
• Participate in activities in the research group Power Electronics and Electrical Machines (PEM).
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions.
• Complete academic training consisting of coursework corresponding to a minimum of 30 ECTS.