Uvais Mustafa

• PhD Student sponsored by GKN Automotive University of Nottingham
• Email: uvais.mustafa@nottingham.ac.uk
• Qualifications: Master of Technology (Instrumentation and Control)-2019 Bachelor of Technology (Electrical Engineering) - 2016

Project Description:

Highly integrated, modular and cost-effective power electronics is thought to be the key to increase the global uptake of electric vehicles. The size, efficiency and cost of the power electronic systems are currently one of the factors limiting the widespread up-take of electric vehicles, and a similar situation is found in many other areas such as more-electric aircraft and ships, and in renewable energy systems and smart grids. This project will design and develop a modular integrated motor drive and battery charger for electric vehicle (EV) applications. New converter topologies will be investigated to optimize the size, weight, modularity and cost of EV power electronics converters. Innovative functional integration between different components of converters will enable a cost-effective and compact solution. The research will also focus on: use of new more efficient devices for example those based on Silicon Carbide (SiC), more compact fabrication techniques and enhanced thermal management. Compared with silicon MOSFETs, SiC MOSFETs have the advantages of faster switching speed, smaller size, and lower reverse recovery loss. Replacing silicon MOSFETs and IGBTs with SiC MOSFETs can greatly increase the switching frequency of the converter while maintaining a good efficiency, thus increasing the power density. Computer simulation and analysis of the integrated converter (electrical and thermal) will be followed by prototype construction and testing.