Title: PhD Position: Developing Multi-Physics Models of Planar Inductors and the design and performance of highly compact, low-profile power electronic systems used in applications like DC-DC converters for data centers, automotive systems, and wireless charging. The research will involve comprehensive modeling of high-frequency losses, parasitic capacitances, temperature distribution, and electrical insulation, leading to the optimization of core and winding geometries and cooling concepts. The developed models will be integrated into system-level optimization procedures and will be part of a wider modeling framework at the Laboratory for High Power Electronic Systems (HPE) at ETH Zurich.
Designation: PhD Candidate
Research Area:
- Multi-physics modeling of planar magnetic devices (inductors and transformers)
- High-frequency losses in windings
- Parasitic capacitances in windings
- Thermal management in magnetic components
- Electrical insulation design for windings
- Optimization of core and winding geometry
- Advanced cooling concepts for planar magnetics
- Integration of component models into power electronic converter systems
Location:
Zurich, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Diploma/M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering with excellent grades.
- Fundamental knowledge of power electronic converter systems.
- Interest in detailed modeling and design of magnetic components.
- Interest in the optimization of power electronic systems.
- Good communication skills.
- Fluency in English.
- Willingness to fully commit as part of an international team.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will:
- Develop multi-physics models for planar inductors and transformers to comprehensively describe their behavior, including HF losses, parasitic capacitances, and thermal distribution.
- Develop models for designing electrical insulation of windings.
- Optimize core and winding geometry based on the developed models.
- Develop advanced cooling concepts for windings and core.
- Identify technological barriers to power density in planar magnetics.
- Integrate developed models into optimization procedures for power electronic converter systems in a computationally efficient manner.
- Collaborate with other PhD candidates on various modeling aspects within a wider framework.
- Design and build prototypes, including power electronic converter systems, to verify new cooling and winding concepts and developed models under realistic operating conditions.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online application portal of ETH Zurich. The application should include:
- Comprehensive CV
- B.S. and M.Sc. transcripts
- Electronic copies of B.Sc/M.Sc. thesis and/or publications (if available)
- Names and addresses of references (to be sent via email to J. Biela at jbiela@ethz.ch).
Last Date for Apply: Open Now
