C.G.E. (Korneel) Wijnands

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“Electrical power conversion will enable the transition to a sustainable society.”

Research profile

Korneel Wijnands is Full Professor in Electrical Power Conversion Components in the Electromechanics and Power Electronics group of the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He is interested in electrical power conversion for high precision and renewable applications. His research focus is on high-frequency topologies and the reliability and lifetime of power converters. Wijnands often collaborates with academic and industrial partners. Due to his industrial background, he can bridge the gap between industrial challenges and scientific solutions. Wijnands supports several student initiatives, because he is convinced that these motivated multidisciplinary teams will shape the future.

Academic background

Korneel Wijnands obtained a MSc in Electrical Engineering from the Eindhoven University of Technology in 1994. He started working at Prodrive Technologies, a spin-off company of the TU/e, where he worked for over 23 years in several R&D and management functions. He participated in many R&D projects in the high tech, medical and automotive industry. In 2009, Wijnands was appointed part-time Professor in the Electromechanics and Power Electronics group and in 2014 he was appointed Fellow of the Eindhoven University of Technology. Since 2017, Wijnands has been full-time Professor in Electrical Power Conversion Components and Director of the Center of Electrical Energy Technology and Systems (CEETSe) of the TU/e Electrical Engineering department. Wijnands is a member of the International Scientific Committee of the European Power Electronics and Drives Association (EPE).

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Research Output

242 Citations
29 Conference contribution
7 Article

A 1 MHz wide bandgap power amplifier for high-precision applications

Yu, Q., Baeten, R. A. S., Lemmen, E., Vermulst, B. & Wijnands, K., Sep 2019, 2019 21st European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'19 ECCE Europe). Piscataway: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 8915497

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review

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A comparative evaluation of series-resonant, bidirectional optimal trajectory controlled isolated DC-DC converters

Bonten, R. W. T., Schellekens, J. M., Huisman, H. & Wijnands, C. G. E., Sep 2019, 2019 21st European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE 2019 ECCE Europe. Piscataway: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 10 p. 8915383

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review

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Improved current estimation in paralleled half-bridge converters

Boskovic, N., Roes, M. G. L., Wijnands, C. G. E. K. & Lomonova, E. A., 28 Nov 2019, 2019 21st European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE 2019 ECCE Europe. Piscataway: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 9 p. 8915465

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review

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High voltage power amplifier for high precision mechatronic systems

Settels, S. J., Duarte, J. L., van Duivenbode, J. & Wijnands, C. G. E., 30 Oct 2018, 2018 20th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'18 ECCE Europe) . Piscataway: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 10 p. 8515617

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review

Modulation strategy for wide-range ZVS operation of a three-level three-phase dual active bridge DC-DC converter

Baars, N. H., Everts, J., Wijnands, C. G. E. & Lomonova, E., 17 May 2017, Proceedings of the 32th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC 2017), 26-30 March 2017, Tampa, Florida. Piscataway: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, p. 3357-3364 8 p. 7931178

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review