Electrical Machines and Drives
The Electrical Machines and Drives research group develops and improves power electronics and motor drives.

We are particularly interested in alternative magnetic materials, including:
- soft composites - ideal for high-volume, low-cost applications, such as appliance motors
- amorphous material - useful where efficiency is important, such as in pumps.
Our Electrical Machines and Drives group aims to:
- provide a wider range of electric motor design options, varying in cost and performance
- assist with the development of more efficient machines for electric vehicles, including through novel efficiency-mapping techniques
- reduce or eliminate the need for feedback devices in the motor-control loop to improve performance, reduce system cost and increase reliability.
Research impact
Our research has had direct industry impact. This includes through, for example:
- constructing various prototype machines using scalable manufacturing techniques, with the potential for commercialisation
- developing a range of sensorless motor-control software, applicable to variable-speed pump applications.
Consulting services
We consult at all stages of machine and drive development—from design, analysis and prototyping, through to testing and implementation.
Our researchers
We have expertise across a wide range of areas. Many of our researchers are available to assist with research project supervision for Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy students.
Research team | Expertise |
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Associate Professor Nesimi Ertugrul | Electric machines and drives; Renewable energy/energy storage; Driverless systems |
Associate Professor Wen Soong | Electric machines and drives; Renewable energy/energy storage |
Collaborations
We collaborate with different organisations, including:
- Glassy Metal Technologies
- Intelligent Electric Motor Solutions
Contact us
To enquire about consulting services or working with us on a research project, please contact: