Power Electronic Converters for Grid Connected and HVDC Applications

Prof. Pat Wheeler

University of Nottingham, UK

Prof Pat Wheeler received his BEng [Hons] degree in 1990 from the University of Bristol, UK. He received his PhD degree in Electrical Engineering for his work on Matrix Converters from the University of Bristol, UK in 1994. In 1993 he moved to the University of Nottingham and worked as a research assistant in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. In 1996 he became a Lecturer in the Power Electronics, Machines and Control Group at the University of Nottingham, UK. Since January 2008 he has been a Full Professor in the same research group. He has published over 400 academic publications in leading international conferences and journals. Prof Pat Wheeler is Director of the University of Nottingham Institute for Aerospace Technology; Deputy Head of the Power Electronics, Machines and Controls Research Group and Director of the Clean Sky JTI Project at the University of Nottingham. Within the IEEE Power Electronics Society he is currently a Member at Large, Constitution and Bylaws Chair and a Distinguished Lecturer. His research interests include Power Conversion for industrial, aerospace and energy applications.