My research interests are special electrical machines, novel topologies of permanent magnet machines, computer-aided design of electrical machines, finite element methods, optimisation methodologies, cooling design and analysis, renewable energy systems. Recently, my work has been focusing on flux modulated electrical machine technologies. Our research has been supported by international and local companies.
Postgraduate Researchers
- Eichin, F., Dynamic short circuits study of PM synchronous traction motors, PhD (Eng) (2024) (TS)
- Teymoori, V., Sensorless control of dual three-phase PM Vernier machine, PhD (Eng) (2024) (TS)
- Mugyema*, M., Evaluation of drive technology for a dry gravity energy storage system, PhD (Eng) (2024 ) (TS)
Postgraduate Graduates
- Arish*, N., Design and performance evaluation of a 5-MW dual 3-phase PM Vernier motor for ship propulsion, PhD (Eng) (2024)
- Pastellides, S. G., Design of a PM synchronous motor for an integrated light EV motor drive application, PhD (Eng) (2024)
- Hartogh, M. S., Critical evaluation of variable DC grid connected PM Vernier wind generators, MEng (2024) (discontinued)
- Clerc, A., Developing wind farms and hydrogen technologies to find a more sustainable way to face load-shedding in South Africa,
Affiliate MSc student (ECE-Paris) (2024) - Botha*, C. D., Critical evaluation of large-scale gravity energy storage using linear vernier hybrid machine technology, PhD (Eng) (2021)
- Botha, M. C., Design of an induction machine for traction application, MEng (2020)
- Tlali, P. M., Design and performance evaluation of a PM Vernier machine for wind turbine generator applications, PhD (Eng) (2019)
- Agenbach*, C. J., Mechanical design and analysis of a magnetic gearbox, MEng (2018) (cum laude)
- Smit, Q., Development of a new fan drive system for dry cooling power plants, MEng (2016-2017) (discontinued)
- Sorgdrager, A. J., Design of line-start permanent magnet synchronous machines using the Taguchi method, PhD (Eng) (2017)
- Matthee, A., Development of a magnetic gear for dry-cooling power plant applications, MEng (2017) (cum laude)
- Gerber, S., Evaluation and design aspects of magnetically geared electrical machines, PhD (Eng) (2015)
- Mutize, C., Optimal design of a line-start permanent magnet motor for cooling fan applications, MEng (2010-2015) (discontinued)
- Tlali, P. M., Design and performance evaluation of an outer stator magnetically geared permanent magnet machine, MEng (2015)
- Sorgdrager*, A. J., Design of a line-start permanent magnet electrical motor, MEng, NWU, Potchefstroom, (2014)
- Brönn, L., Design and performance evaluation of a magnetically geared axial-flux permanent magnet generator, MScEng (2012) * In a co-supervisor role
Former Postdoc Projects
- Dr. Gerber, S., Evaluation of emerging electrical machine technologies for heavy traction applications (2018-2020)
- Dr. Tlali, P. M., PM Vernier machines and their applications in utility-scale wind power generators (2020)
- Dr. Gerber, S., Modelling and prevention of bearing currents in inverter-driven electrical machines (2016-2017)
- Dr. Chama, A., Development of advanced finite element software for electrical machines (2015-2017)
- Dr. Gerber, S., An investigation of cogging torque performance drift of fractional slot PM machines due to manufacturing imperfections (2014-2015)