Sahel Solemanifard received his B.Sc, M.Sc, and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering. His research interest lies broadly in the area of Electricity Market, power conversion systems, AC/AC-AC/DC DC/DC Converters.
She has worked on an AC/AC Converter to reduce Common Mode Voltage by a new modulation method based on discontinuous pulsewidth modulation (DPWM). She worked on a new three-step commutation method that eliminates inrush current and reduces the number of hard switches for improving power quality. In this way, the conversion efficiency is improved, and circuit hazards caused by inrush current are eliminated. Besides, she has worked on modulation and commutation methods for AC/AC matrix converters to reduce switching losses, output voltage error, and output current distortion. 
 

Welcome to our laboratory focused on high-power electronic inverters and their applications in DC/AC and AC/DC power conversion. With the increasing global demand for energy, there is a growing emphasis on the development of high-power inverters. A Modular Matrix Converter (MMC) is an advanced AC-to-AC power converter for high-power/voltage needs, combining matrix converter benefits (direct conversion, no DC link) with modular multilevel converter advantages (scalability, fault tolerance) by using many small, series-connected cells, enabling high-quality, variable-frequency output for motor drives, microgrids, and HVDC systems with flexible control strategies like Model Predictive Control (MPC). It has adavantage Easily adapted to different voltage/power levels by adding or removing cells. No bulky DC-link capacitor, reducing size and cost compared to traditional converters. Broad operating frequency range, even at the same input/output frequency. It has varity applicants in Motor Drives( For variable frequency and speed control),  Microgrids & UPS(For critical voltage regulation), High Power/Voltage(For integrating renewable energy or HVDC links). These investigations will not only contribute to the field of high-power electronic inverters but also have significant implications for industries that rely on high-power and high-reliability DC/AC power conversion. Industries such as renewable energy and grid integration are among those that stand to benefit from the outcomes of this research project. The developments made in our laboratory will contribute to improving the efficiency, reliability, and performance of power conversion systems in these sectors, paving the way for enhanced utilization of renewable energy sources. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of knowledge in the field of high-power electronic inverters and making significant contributions to the advancement of sustainable energy systems.
Join us in this exciting journey as we explore new frontiers in high-power electronic inverters and shape the future of DC/AC, AC/DC power conversion, and MMC for a more sustainable and energy-efficient world.