A team of doctoral researchers from the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering have achieved the prestigious “Best Theory Paper” award at the recent 25th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT) 2024. Their winning submission focused on addressing the global energy crisis and promoting a net-zero and clean growth society.
The conference, which attracted scholars in various fields including intelligent and computer control systems, robotics, factory communications and automation, manufacturing, data acquisition and signal processing, vision systems, and power electronics, received an impressive 436 submissions from 33 different countries and regions. Among these entries, four best paper prizes were presented, including Best Conference Paper, Best Application Paper, Best Theory Paper, and Best Student Paper.
The successful team, comprised of automotive PhD students Yimeng Li, Xinming Wang, Jinhao Liu, and James McGeary, under the guidance of Dr. Jun Yang, was commended for their paper titled “A Formal Finite-Control-Set Control Approach for PMSM Drives under Disturbances.” Their work centres around proposing a novel finite-control-set control method for permanent magnet synchronous motors in the presence of disturbances, ensuring rigorous stability of the system.
The significance of their research lies in its potential to advance high-performance electric drive control algorithms, thereby enhancing the power quality and energy conversion efficiency of electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and industrial robots. These improvements are imperative in addressing the pressing issues of the global energy crisis and climate change, while also promoting a net-zero and clean growth society.
Dr. Yang expressed his elation at the team’s achievement, emphasising that it serves as a noteworthy recognition of their decade-long research efforts in the modelling, estimation, optimization, and control of power electronics, machines, and drives. He also highlighted the award’s role in motivating the PhD students and researchers to pursue top-notch research work in the future.
Looking ahead, the team is committed to further exploring the integration and optimization control of electric vehicle systems using their pioneering methods, aiming to stay at the forefront of innovation in the field.
This exceptional achievement is evidence of the team’s dedication and expertise in the pursuit of impactful research. It is a significant win not only for the individuals involved but also for the advancement of knowledge in the field of automotive engineering.