Topic of Research Seminar: EV Power Research
Abstract: Transportation is a major contributor to climate change, responsible for 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Recognizing this, 62 nations have pledged to reach NetZero emissions by 2050, a commitment that necessitates decarbonizing their transportation sectors. Electric vehicles (EVs) are crucial in achieving this goal, and their sales have significantly surged in recent years. This growth trajectory is expected to continue, with projections estimating 300 million EVs in use worldwide by 2030. This presentation showcases Newcastle University’s latest research on cutting-edge EV technologies. We’ll explore a range of technologies in the field of power electronics, electric drives, control systems, electrical machines, battery systems, and power systems.
About the Speaker: Professor Volker Pickert (Member of IEEE & IET) studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at RWTH Aachen University, Germany, and the University of Cambridge, UK. He earned his Ph.D. in power electronics from Newcastle University, UK, in 1997. From 1998 to 2003, he held industry roles at Semikron GmbH and Volkswagen AG, gaining experience in power electronics applications and electric drive development. In 2003, he joined Newcastle University as a Senior Lecturer, and became a Full Professor in 2011. He has served as Head of the Electrical Power Group and Director of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, leading a large team of academics, postdocs, and PhD students. Under his leadership, the Electrical Power Group grew to over 100 researchers. With over 200 publications and 75+ funded projects, his research focuses on power electronics for transportation, thermal management, health monitoring, and advanced nonlinear control. Professor Pickert is a frequent keynote speaker and advisor to governments on energy and transportation and have received numerous national and international awards. In 2019, he became Director of the UK’s EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Electric Propulsion, overseeing 50 PhD students. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of the IET Power Electronics journal and was honored with the IET Outstanding Editor-in-Chief Award in 2019
Subject Field of Topic: Integrated Demand Supply Analysis of Pakistan for Energy Security and Sustainable Energy Supply
Name of Speaker: Prof. Dr. Volker Pickert
Professorial Rank of Speaker: Professor of Power Electronics, Director EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Electric Propulsion
Affiliation: Newcastle University, United Kingdom, [email protected]
Date and Venue: February 21, 2025, at 1100 – 1200 hrs, Seminar Hall, Ground Floor, U.S. Pakistan Center For Advanced Studies In Energy (USPCAS-E), NUST Islamabad