Host: University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Co-supervisor/mentors: A. Costanzo (UniBo, IT), B. Minnaert (UAntwerp, BE) S. Amorelli (ENRX, DE)
Required profile: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Communication Engineering, Mechatronics, Applied Physics, or equivalent.
Desirable skills/interests: Electromagnetic modeling; Numerical method for electromagnetic computation; Optimization; Electrical and electronic engineering; Embedded systems; Control engineering; Mathematical physics.
Objectives: Developing and validating single- and multi-phase PCB-based coils for bidirectional WPT systems. The DC will identify suitable materials, geometries, and thermal management strategies to achieve current densities above 15 A/mm² while maintaining high efficiency. Using analytical and numerical modeling tools, the DC will design self-resonant PCB coils that minimize or eliminate external compensation capacitors. Experimental validation will be performed on a prototype compliant with SAE J2954 standards to benchmark performance against conventional litz-wire coils.
Project: Single and multi-phase PCB coil-based bidirectional wireless power transfer systems (WP1)
