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STUDENTS GRADUATED

  1. L.Dosiek, M.S., May 2006, "Cogging Torque Analysis of PM Machines"
  2. L.Mthombeni, Ph.D., May 2006, "Losses in motor laminations"
  3. P.Barendse, M.S., April 2005, "Wind Energy Drives" (UCT)
  4. T.Humiston, Ph.D., May 2005, Parameter measurements to study surge prpagation in induction machines"
  5. H.Douglas, Ph.D., May 2005, "Condition Monitoring of Energy ConversionEquipment"
  6. Yu Sun, M.S., May 2005, "Induction motor design"
  7. S.Chhoun, M.S., Dec 2004, "Methane-based Fuel Cells"
  8. Y.Chen, Ph.D., Dec 2004, "Novel WInd Generator Topologies"
  9. A.B.Sebitosi, Ph.D., Dec 2004, "Applications of Advances in Automotive to Rural Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa", external advisor at the University of Cape Town. (UCT)
  10. J.Otter, M.S., Dec 2003, "Redesign of a PM generator for multi-blade turbines".
  11. T.Gaunt, Ph.D, Dec 2003, "Electrification Technology and Processes to meet Economic and Social Objectives in Southern Africa", co-advisor with Profs Bennet and Davidson at the University of Cape Town.
  12. L.Mthombeni, M.S., Dec 2003, "Losses in motor laminations exposed to high frequency and nonsinusoidal excitations".
  13. Z.Tang, Ph.D, Sept 2002, "Vibration analysis and reduction in switched reluctance motors".
  14. S.Naidu, M.S., Sept 2002, "Motor lamination losses".
  15. M.Manyage, M.Sc, Dec 2001, "Operation of induction motors in the presence of unbalanced supplies", advisor at the University of Cape Town.
  16. S.Khumalo, M.Sc, Dec 2001, "Induction motor variable speed drive performance and impact on energy savings", advisor at the University of Cape Town.
  17. L.Chen, M.S., June 2001, "Encoder-based control of drives".
  18. W.Cai, Ph.D, April 2000, "Vibrations in switched reluctance motors".
  19. J.Liu, Ph.D, March 2000, "Wavelet modeling of power transients".
  20. T. Humiston, M.S.,March 2000, "Flux weakening operation of switched reluctance motor drives".
  21. Y.Liu, Ph.D, May 1999, "Improved design of switched reluctance motor drives".
  22. V.Rajbabu, M.S.,June 1998, "Improvement of speed observer performance using motor current signature analysis".
  23. J.Jiang, M.S., May 1998, "Power signal processing using wavelet analysis", co-advisor with Dr.J.Koplowitz.
  24. P. Ramkumar, M.S., June, 1997, "DSP implementation of Motor Current Signature Analysis".
  25. T.Ren, M.S., June 1997, "Overvoltages in variable speed drives with long cables".
  26. V. Levin, M.S., August 1996, "Modeling, efficiency determination and analysis of induction motors".
  27. A. Bhattarcharjee, M.S., Jan1996, "Application of wavelets to model short term power system transients".
  28. M.Haq, M.S., August 1995, "Reclosing transients in machines and the design of a reclosing relay for induction machines".
  29. Zibai Xu, M.S., August 1995, "On line speed estimation of induction motors".
  30. S.M.A. Sabur, M.S., July 1995, "Reclosing transients in a refinery".
  31. M.Ahmed, M.S., May 1995, "Modeling and performance of switched reluctance motors with improved ride-through capability and reduced acoustic noise".
  32. T.Haque, M.S., March 1995, "Parameter determination and reclosing transients in motors and motor drives".
  33. Ivette Sanchez, M.S. August 1994, "Reclosing transients in induction and synchronous machines".
  34. Raphael Samudio, M.S., May 1994, "DSP Control of switched reluctance motors with improved ride-through capability".
  35. Raymond Nolan, M.S., May 1994, "Parameter determination and reduced order modeling to calculate reclosing transients in induction motors".
  36. R.Patel, M.S. April 1994, "Converters for modern drives" .
  37. V.S.C. Raviraj, M.S., May 1993, "Algorithms to calculate torque in switched reluctance motors".
  38. Mingliang Wu, M.S., August 1992, "Efficiency calculations for permanent magnet motor drives".
  39. Juan Reynaud, M.S., Sept 1992, "Modeling and performance of induction machines subjected to supply dips and discontinuities".
  40. Larbi Refoufi, Ph.D, Dec 1991, Modeling and performance of a chopper-controlled slip energy recovery drive" (co-advisor with Prof A.Jack of the University of Newcastle upon Tyne).
  41. Eyup Akpinar, Ph.D, April 1991, "Transient and steady state modeling and closed-loop control of slip energy recovery induction motor drives" (co-advisor with Prof Ersak of METU).
  42. Alister Glanville, M.Eng, May 1990, "Microprocessor control of a switched reluctance motor drive", (co-advisor with Dr Barrie Mecrow of the University of Newcastle upon Tyne).
  43. D. A. Wilkinson, M.Eng, May 1990, "Design of a switched reluctance motor drive", (co-advisor with Dr Barrie Mecrow).

    44. STUDENTS CURRENTLY SUPERVISING:

  44. D.Singh, Ph.D, "Solar energy for rural electrification in SA", advisor at the University of Cape Town. Expected completion, Dec 2006.
  45. D.Johnson, Ph.D, "Flywheels for energy storage", advisor at the University of Cape Town, expected completion, Dec 2006.
  46. A.Khan, Ph.D, "Wind Generator Design", advisor at the University of Cape Town, expected completion May 2006.
  47. R.Naidoo, Ph.D, "Power Quality", advisor at the University of Cape Town, expected completion, Dec 2006.
  48. M.Manyage, Ph.D, "Wind energy generator design", advisor at the University of Cape Town, expected completion June 2007.
  49. P.Barendse, Ph.D, "Wind Energy Drives", external advisor at the University of Cape town, expected completion Dec 2007.
  50. T.Roth, M.S., "Loss Calculations, expected completion May 2006
  51. A.Gebregergis, Ph.D, "Power Electronics"
  52. F. Endrejat, Ph.D, "MW size drives for the petrochemical industry"
  53. H.Li, Ph.D, "Linear Generator design"

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS/ VISITING SCHOLARS/ FULL TIME ENGINEERS

  1. 2006-Dr. S.Zorlu, postdoctoral research associate from Istanbul, Turkey.
  2. July 2005-M.A.Khan, visiting scholar from the University of Cape Town, S.A.
  3. 2001-2002- C.Yicheng, visiting scholar from Shenyang University, China.
  4. Aug 2000- Dec 2000, M.Manyage, visiting scholar from the University of Cape Town, S.A.
  5. Aug 2000- Dec 2000, S. Khumalo, visiting scholar from the University of Cape Town, S.A.
  6. January 1995-July 1995, Karen Dudley, research engineer, funded from EPRI/Entergy research grants.
  7. Sept 1994-Dec 1995, Raphael Samudio, research engineer, funded from EPRI/Entergy research grants.
  8. Sept 1992-Jan 1995, Kelli Fendley Cheek, research engineer funded from EPRI/Entergy research grants.
  9. August 1991-November 1993, Dr Eyup Akpinar, postdoc, funded from EPRI/Entergy research grants.