Research Fellow (Power Electronics)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore seeks a PhD-qualified power electronics researcher to lead projects on high-density, efficient power electronics for electrification. You will develop digital twins, implement real-time simulations (Typhoon HIL), and optimize switching strategies and energy management systems for motor drives and microgrid applications.

You will work closely with the PI and research team, mentoring students, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring safety and lab compliance

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering with major in power electronics
• Experience in power electronics, switching strategies, and control algorithms
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, drives, and control; hardware testing and real-time simulation advantageous
• Knowledge of battery, solar, and fuel cells
• Proficiency in PSIM, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink; OPAL-RT/HIL experience is a bonus
• Experience with microgrid integration and operation
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Open to fixed term contract

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects with PI and team to study, evaluate, propose and innovate power electronics solutions for electrification applications
• Develop digital twins and real-time simulations of electrical power systems (Typhoon HIL)
• Design intelligent switching strategies, control techniques, and EMS for energy efficiency
• Conduct HIL/real-time simulations and experiments to demonstrate performance and identify improvements
• Perform dynamic, thermal, and stability analysis for motor drives and system level simulations
• Address practical hardware challenges like EMI, noise, and filter design to improve performance
• Innovate hardware solutions for high-density, lightweight power electronics
• Test and troubleshoot power electronics and battery/fuel cell hardware; coordinate procurement
• Mentor students and participate in project meetings with strong teamwork
• Ensure compliance with safety and laboratory regulations

Skills

Power electronics

Switching strategies

Control algorithms

Real-time simulation

Software proficiency

Project management

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSIM

PLECS

MATLAB/Simulink

OPAL-RT/HIL

Job description

• Manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI) and the research team members to study, evaluate, propose and innovate advanced power electronics solutions to the electrification applications including high-density high-efficiency power electronics for low carbon microgrid, thermal/cooling management, high-performance operation for energy optimisation, and Fuel Cells/Battery Management Systems.
• Develop digital twins of the detailed electrical power system based on the concept design in real-time simulation environment (Typhoon HIL) and conduct real time simulation studies/experimentation.
• Design and develop an intelligent and optimal switching strategies, control techniques, and energy management system (EMS) for the energy efficient and reliable operation.
• Perform HIL/real-time simulation studies/experiments for various cases to demonstrate performance, challenges, and recommend improvements
• Dynamic, thermal, and stability analysis of the power electronics systems for electrical motor drives for transportation systems for given applications and perform system level simulation studies
• Propose and innovate solutions for operational challenges in hardware such as common mode noise, electromagnetic interference, filter design, etc for better motor and system performance against noise and vibration
• Evaluate and recommend efficient and reliable power electronics with other merits of high-density and light-weight.
• Innovate, design, and test the relevant power electronics and battery/fuel cells/solar system hardware and troubleshoot the challenging problems.
• Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations.
• Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment and assist in laboratory management.
• Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers.
• Mentor students involved in the research project

Qualifications

• Have a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University with major in power electronics
• Relevant experience in power electronics, switching strategies, and control algorithms
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, drives, and control is highly preferred. Experience with hardware testing and real-time simulation will be advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience in battery, solar, and fuel cells.
• Knowledge of software such as PSIM, PLECS and MATLAB/Simulink
• Prior knowledge and experience in high-power power electronics, digital twins, OPAL-RT/HIL will be a bonus
• Prior knowledge and experience in microgrid: integration and operation
• Experienced and committed to participating in project meetings.
• Self-motivated team player and good project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Open to Fixed Term Contract.