Lucas Biernacki

• PhD Student sponsored by NEMA University of Nottingham
• Email: lucas.biernacki@nottingham.ac.uk
• Qualifications: First Class Honours Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Perth UHI)

Project Supervisors:

Dr Rishad Ahmed

Dr Ying Li

Professor Marco Rivera

Project Description:

Optimisation of power and control systems for high-speed motor/generators and Active Magnetic Bearings for sustainable and cost-effective aerospace propulsion systems.

This PhD project will propose new topologies and control strategies for high-speed machines and active magnetic bearing drives targeting sustainable and cost-effective aerospace propulsion. The main aim of this project is to develop techniques for power electronics control and high-speed sensing for Active Magnetic Bearing drives considering the use of wide bandgap power semiconductor devices. The project will be closely linked with NEMA’s high speed motor/generator control and active magnetic bearings development. Innovative functional integration between different components of the drive converter will enable a cost-effective and compact solution. 

Interests:

Philosophy