Mr. Alireza Eikani | Wireless Power Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Alireza Eikani | Wireless Power Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Alireza Eikani, University of Tehran, Iran

Alireza Eikani was born in Tehran, Iran. He earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees with first-class honors in Electrical Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran, in 2018 and 2021, respectively. Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. at the Advanced Motion Systems Research Laboratory, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran. His research focuses on wireless power transfer (WPT) systems, with a particular emphasis on inductive WPT systems for charging mobile devices. His academic interests include power electronics and finite element analysis (FEA)-based design of electromagnetic devices, including novel permanent magnet electric machines for electric vehicles. Alireza is also a member of IEEE and has published extensively in journals and conferences, contributing to advancements in power electronics and WPT technologies.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Alireza Eikani

Alireza Eikani demonstrates a promising trajectory in research, especially in the fields of power electronics, wireless power transfer (WPT), and electric machine design. Below is an evaluation of his profile based on key criteria for the Best Researcher Award.

Education 🎓

  • PhD in Power Electronics
    • University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (2023 – Present)
    • Focus: Wireless Power Transfer Systems, Advanced Motion Systems Research Laboratory.
  • MSc in Power Electronics and Electrical Machines
    • Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran (2018 – 2021)
    • Graduated with First-Class Honors.
  • BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    • Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran (2013 – 2017)

Professional Memberships 🏅

  • IEEE Member
    • Active participant in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) community.

Work Experience 💼

  • Researcher at the Advanced Motion Systems Research Laboratory, University of Tehran.
  • Contributor to various academic and industrial projects in power electronics and electromagnetic device design.

Achievements 🌟

  1. Publications:
    • Authored and co-authored numerous journal articles and conference papers, including:
      • “Hybrid-Excited, Variable-Flux, and Inter-Modular Biased-Flux Motors: A Comparative Analysis” presented at the International Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE) 2024.
      • “Heat Transfer Study on a Stator-Permanent Magnet Electric Motor” published in Case Studies in Thermal Engineering (2024).
      • “Robust Wireless Power Transfer by Self-Oscillating Controlled Inverter and Double-D Pads” presented at ICEE 2024.
  2. Awards and Honors 🏆:
    • Received First-Class Honors for MSc studies at Amirkabir University of Technology.
    • Recognized for excellence in research contributions in the fields of wireless power transfer and electric machines.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) Systems
  • Inductive Charging for Mobile Devices
  • Design of Permanent Magnet Electric Machines for Electric Vehicles
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for Electromagnetic Devices

Publication Top Notes:

Hybrid-Excited, Variable-Flux, and Inter-Modular Biased-Flux Motors: A Comparative Analysis

Heat transfer study on a stator-permanent magnet electric motor: A hybrid estimation model for real-time temperature monitoring and predictive maintenance

Robust Wireless Power Transfer by Self-Oscillating Controlled Inverter and Double-D Pads

Comparative Study of Alternative-Pole Flux Switching and Inter-Modular Biased-Flux Permanent Magnet Motors

Robust Wireless Power Transfer by Self-Oscillating Controlled Inverter and Circular Pads

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Olimpiu Stoicuta | Online Monitoring Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Olimpiu Stoicuta | Online Monitoring Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Olimpiu Stoicuta, University of petrosani, Romania

Olimpiu-Costinel Stoicuța, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Control Engineering, Computers, Electrical Engineering, and Power Engineering at the University of Petroșani. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, with a specialization in sensorless vector-controlled systems for induction motors. With a strong academic background that includes a Bachelor’s degree in Automation and Applied Informatics and a Master’s in Automatic Control of Processes Techniques, he has contributed extensively to research in fields such as automatic control systems, system theory, optimization techniques, and data science. Prof. Stoicuța has authored numerous publications and serves on the editorial boards of several international journals. He is a member of professional organizations, including IEEE and the Robotics Society of Romania, and has received accolades such as the Bologna Professor award and the ALUMNI prize for young researchers.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Olimpiu-Costinel Stoicuta is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on his exemplary academic and professional achievements. Here are the key factors supporting his nomination:

📘 Education

  • 1996–2001: B.S. in Systems and Computer Science, Automation and Applied Informatics, University of Petrosani 🎓
  • 2004–2006: M.S. in Automatic Control of Process Techniques, University of Petrosani 🛠️
  • 2003–2010: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca 🧑‍🔬
    • Thesis: “Contributions to the Study of the Stability of Sensorless Vector-Controlled Systems with Induction Motor”
    • Supervisor: Prof. Teodor Pana 👨‍🏫

👨‍💻 Work Experience

  • 2001–2007: Graduate Assistant, University of Petrosani
  • 2007–2012: Assistant Professor, University of Petrosani
  • 2012–2015: University Lecturer, University of Petrosani
  • 2015–Present: Associate Professor, University of Petrosani

💼 Expertise and Research Interests

  • Sensorless vector control of electrical drives ⚡
  • System identification and automatic control systems 🖥️
  • Modeling, simulation, and optimization techniques 🔄
  • Data science, system theory, and special electrical drives 📊

🖥️ Technical Skills

Programming Languages: MATLAB/Simulink, Visual C, Visual Basic, MathCad 🧮

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux 🐧

Software Tools: Abaqus CAE, FEMM, CodeComposer, EViews, GX IEC Developer 7 🛠️

Publication top Notes:

Small speed asymptotic stability study of an induction motor sensorless speed control system with extended Gopinath observer

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Controllers tuning for the speed vector control of induction motor drive systems

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Design of an extended Luenberger observer for sensorless vector control of induction machines under regenerating mode

CITED:16

Visible light wireless data communication in industrial environments

CITED:15

Underground channel model for visible light wireless communication based on neural networks

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