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Academic background
João V. G. França received the B.Sc. degree from the Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil, in 2022, and the M.Sc. from the Centro Federal de Educaçao Tecnológica de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, in 2024, both in Electrical Engineering. Since 2024, he has been a Ph.D. candidate at the Electromechanics and Power Electronics Group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e).
Research profile
His research interests include multilevel converters and dc-dc power converters, with a focus on applications in Solid-State Transformers.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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RelSST: Reliable Solid-State Transformer for Smart-Grid
Papafotiou, G. (Project Manager), Costa, L. F. (Project member), González Duguet, C. (Project member), Guimarães França, J. (Project member) & Li, C. (Project member)
1/01/24 → 31/01/28
Project: Third tier
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A Highly Modular LLC-based Interphase Solid-State Transformer Architecture for Smart-Grid Applications
Guimarães França, J. V., Christou, I., van de Zanden, M., Costa, L. F. & Papafotiou, G., 29 Jul 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics. XX, 11627664.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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A Novel CHB+MAB based Solid-State Transformer Architecture for Fast Charging EV Grids
Kadam, S. S., França, J. V. G., Christou, I., van de Zanden, M. & Costa, L. F., 20 May 2026, 2026 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2026. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, p. 1320-1326 7 p. 11516637Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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A Review of DC-DC Converters for Modular Solid-State Transformers: Challenges, Comparative Analysis, and Design
França, J. V. G. (Corresponding author), Costa, L. F., Queiroz, S. S., Cao, B. & Guo, Z., 3 Jun 2026, In: IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics. 7, p. 1846-1864 19 p., 11548666.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Assessment of Transformer Mismatch in LLC-Based Two-Stage Solid-State Transformers
Queiroz, S. S., Franca, J. V. G. & Costa, L. F., 16 Jul 2026, 2026 International Power Electronics Conference, IPEC-Nagasaki 2026 - ECCE Asia. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 7 p. 1597226Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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Multiport LLC-Based Interphase Solid-State Transformer Architecture
França, J. V. G., van de Zanden, M. & Costa, L. F., 20 May 2026, 2026 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2026. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, p. 1359-1365 7 p. 11517108Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review