Muhammad Alvi Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, Us

Working on power electronics with future applications in vehicle, industrial, residential markets of Tesla.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Power electronics and energy conversion systems researcher in propulsion systems lab in GM R&D. Specializing in design, control and sensing of power electronics and motors.• About 75 inventions (patents, patent pending, trade secrets, filings) on electric propulsion components and methods.• Utilized multi-physics design techniques such as analytical modelling, simulation, and experimental testing in electrical, electromagnetic, controls, thermal and mechanical domains to achieve optimum systems. • Developed system requirements and specifications for research and next generation propulsion components. • Collaborated with GM and industry wide partners on latest propulsion technology to achieve best in class propulsion system. Involved with 2 DoE grants. • Documented and presented work in research reports, external publications, and records of invention and enhance the intellectual property portfolio of GM. • Participated in technical discussions, competitive assessments, and reviews as a technical expert on electrified propulsion system and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry. • Leading or actively participating in the following advanced technology, research, and startup projects: o 800V 500kW research inverter specifications, design, development, and testing o 400-800V electric drive and switchable architecture for EVs o High power density non-rare earth electric drive system o Motor current regulator, observer, and calibration o High power density full bridge module o Multifunctional smart solid-state fuse and relay for HV architecture. o Physics-based design of current sensing and requirements in EVs o Inverter parameter sensing, diagnostics, diagnosis, and fault prevention o Accessory power module design for low voltage systems o Simulation tools for inverter and motor analysis

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Electric drives and power electronics researcher in propulsion system lab in GM R&D. Projects on wide bandgap power electronics, multiphyscis design of electric drives, solid state relay and fuses, current sensing, motor controls.

Graduate Research Assistantship PhD:Multidimensional magnetic field cross-coupling decoupling, shaping, collection and analysis for high frequency integrated current sensing in power electronics. Electromagnetic design methodology for Si/SiC power modules and conductor layout in inverters for high bandwidth sensing in power dense applications. ECE MS:Development of clamping based PWM and control scheme for current source rectifier (CSR) with an AC-AC buck front end. Higher degree of freedom design of CSR for interface with AC-AC buck converter connected to medium voltage grid for fast EV charging.ME MS:Development of a 2-D methodology for current sensing integration in power electronics for closed loop current control. Characterization of Anisotropic, Giant and Tunnel Magnetoresistive devices for high bandwidth current sensing.

Madison, Wisconsin, Us

Facilitating the capstone design (final year project ME352) for groups working on differentelectromechanical design projects.

Wetzlar, Hessen, De

Research of current sensing products, study of the the market and proposition of commercially viable magnetoresistance based current sensing solutions.

Madison, Wisconsin, Us

Assist teaching a class (ME364) focused on detailed 1D, 2D & transient temperature modelling and heattransfer.

Supplemental Instructor and then drop in Tutor for Physics (Electromagnetics)

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Development of Active Front End (AFE) for Electric Drives. Control hardware development and testing in AFE. Current sensing implementation in AFE.

Temperature decoupling of field based current sensing. Design of test equipment and circuit boards. Set up of three-phase inverter for back-to-back induction machine dynamometer.

Leonding, Oberösterreich, At

Finalized the design of control units of various autoclaves models before market launch.

Warsaw, Indiana, Us

Worked on research, design, development and testing of orthopedics implants and instruments using various CAD and PLM software and latest manufacturing & testing equipment.Also worked at Biomet from Sept-Dec 2013

Developed demonstrations for propagation of knowledge of Physics. Design of electrical and mechanical equipment including 500k Volt Tesla coils. CAD designing and machining of equipment used in research.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering (Controls And Sensing Of Electric Machines And Power Electronics) Wempec

Master Of Science - Ms, Electrical Engineering Wempec

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering Wempec

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Exchange Semester, Mechanical Engineering

University Of Cambridge A'Levels

Edexcel Board London O'Levels