CPES-VT summer short courses benefited 16 power electronics companies
In Summer 2008, 3 power electronics short courses, covering the areas of EMI, Control Design, and VRM, were taught at CPES-Virginia Tech, July 31 to August 13. Thirty-four professional engineers from 6 countries representing 16 companies - most of which were industry partners - participated. A few were able to stay for 2 consecutive courses since they were offered back-to-back.
EMI Reduction for Power Electronics Systems: With Dr. Fred C. Lee and Dr. Shuo Wang as instructors, the new 2-day short course was well received. According to the participants:
- "The course was very professional and very well thought out."
- "It is very relevant if you are designing PFC converters. Also, it was very useful to see the analysis techniques so that I can apply it to the area I work in."
- "The best feature of this program is that it really focuses on the problem that happens in the industry."
Industry participants in EMI short course, July 31 - August 1
Modeling and Control Design of DC/DC Converters: With Dr. Fred C. Lee as lecturer and Dr. Dushan Boroyevich as lab instructor, the 5-day short course is traditionally well attended. Participants particularly appreciate the combined lecture/lab format as it offers a good balance between theory and application. Reflecting their comments:
- "Both lab and lecture are very relevant to power supply design."
- "The technical depth and breadth was impressive for a one-week course."
- "Relevant for industry; conceptual and basic understanding of control and modeling."
- "Excellent lab exercises; insight into models very important for design/applications engineers; lab work was incredibly educational."
- "Both professors were excellent... very knowledgeable."
Control Design short course participants working in CPES Lab, August 4-8.
DC/DC Converters and Voltage Regulator Modules (VRM)was taught by Dr. Fred C. Lee and Dr. Ming Xu. Participants in the 3-day short course were equally pleased with their learning experiences. Highlighting some of their comments:
- "The course was very comprehensive, inspiring and well-organized. I was pleasantly amazed by the insightful and thought-provoking way in which the fundamental and advanced power electronics issues were presented and discussed in the course."
- "The class provides a very comprehensive understanding of VRM."
- "(It) helps us understand conventional topologies and touch on new topologies."
VRM short course, August 11-13.
Most of the participants indicated that they would definitely recommend CPES short courses to their colleagues. We are pleased to serve our industry counterparts via these continuing education opportunities, and look forward to these interactions in the future.