Current Open Positions

Ph.D. Students

USU Power Electronic Lab (UPEL) at Utah State University is looking for highly motivated Ph.D. students. Both research and teaching assistant positions are available. An earned master’s degree is preferred.

The prospective student will have chance to work on a variety of research topics include high-performance power converters, dynamic wireless power transfer for electric vehicles, ultra-high efficiency electric drivetrains, energy storage management systems, integration of distributed resources for electrified roadways and micro-grids.

The Electric Vehicle and Roadway (EVR) Research and UPEL facilities include a recently completed quarter mile electrified test track designed uniquely for wireless power research, high bay research facility with vehicle lift and dyno, motor-generator set, 400A DC and AC power bus distribution, modular battery pack rated at 54 kWh/240 kW, and programmable 100 kW AC and DC power equipment.

The group has more than $10M ongoing funding from federal agents and industry. The group has close relationship with more than 20 industry partners through SELECT center and has lots of opportunities for internship. This summer four of our Ph.D. candidates had internships at GE Research Lab, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tesla and Texas Instruments. The graduated Ph.D. students got offers from Ford, TI, Apple, John Deere and United Technologies Research Center.