21/05/2026
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AI-Based Controller for Power Electronics Converters
👉Organising OU: Industrial Electronics Society (IES) Chapter
👉Date and time of the event: Thursday, 21 May 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM AWST
👉Speaker(s): Dr Hani Vahedi
👉No registration required | Registration is Free
👉Who can attend (IEEE members and non-members?): Both
Link to online meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/41564976558403?p=5U1jCpKoGfZ3KL0Py1
👉Abstract:
This presentation explores the development and implementation of AI-based control strategies for power electronics converters, focusing on reinforcement learning controllers for the 5-level Packed U-Cell grid-connected inverter. Traditional model-based controllers, such as Model Predictive Control and Sliding Mode Control, achieve precise current regulation but are heavily dependent on system parameters. In contrast, reinforcement learning provides a model-free approach capable of handling nonlinearities and uncertainties. The proposed RL-based controller leverages a Proportional-Integral reward function, streamlining the training process by decoupling voltage balancing from the RL control objective. Instead, voltage balancing is managed via redundant switching states, significantly reducing the action space and training complexity. This study highlights the potential of reinforcement learning as a robust and adaptive control solution for multilevel inverters, offering a promising alternative to conventional control methods.
👉Presenter’s Bio:
Dr Hani Vahedi is a Senior Member of IEEE and an Assistant Professor at Delft University of Technology. He received his PhD with honours from École de Technologie Supérieure, Université du Québec, Montreal, in 2016. He has authored over 100 IEEE conference and journal papers, a Springer Nature book, and an Elsevier book chapter. He is an active member of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society and currently manages the IES Chapters and Joint Chapters Program. He serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, IEEE Open Journal of the Industrial Electronics Society, and IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics. Dr Vahedi is the inventor of the 5-level Packed U-Cell converter, holds several US and international patents, and has transferred this technology to industry, including the development of a bidirectional EV charger. He currently leads TU Delft’s 24/7 Energy Hub at The Green Village, an operational microgrid integrating renewables, green hydrogen production, and hybrid energy storage systems.
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