Amir Lotfi
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic Research Assistant with hands-on experience at the University of Illinois, UIC, specializing in the design and prototyping of power electronic converters. Proven ability in teamwork and problem-solving, utilizing skills in PCB design and simulation software to achieve efficient energy solutions. Developed multi-port DC-DC converters for renewable energy applications and voltage regulators for vertical power delivery applications.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Illinois, UIC
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted literature reviews on DC-DC converters for vertical power delivery application for ongoing research projects
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of project tasks.
- Participated in laboratory experiments like PCB design and prototyping of DC-DC converters
Research Assistant
University of Tabriz
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Designed efficient multi-port converters with energy storage capability and built a prototype with inputs of 18 (v), 12 (v) battery with the load of 200 (w), 230 (v) for renewable energy applications
- Conceptualized, designed, built, and debugged a prototype of a hybrid multi-level inverter
- Conducted literature reviews to learn more about DC-DC converters in different applications
- Gaining experience in prototyping and building of power electronic converters
Education
Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois At Chicago
06-2029
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)
University of Tabriz
Iran07-2023
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Tabriz
Iran07-2020
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- PCB design (Altium Desiger)
- Programing micro-controllers to control the power electronic converters (DSP using code composer studio)
- Designing and prototyping of power electronic converters (gate driver design, choosing right components, )
- Working with various simulation software (PSIM, PSCAD, Cadence, LTspice, Simulink)
Accomplishments
- Wrote 1 article published
- Collaborated with investigators at UIC to make breakthrough in power delivery in high-performance computing systems
- Trained 30 undergraduate students on laboratory techniques
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Illinois, UIC
08.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Tabriz
09.2020 - 07.2023
Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois At Chicago
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)
University of Tabriz
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Tabriz
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