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Overview
Dr Wenlong Ming (WM) has been a Reader of Semiconductor Power Electronics at Cardiff University since August 2023. He was awarded a PhD degree from the University of Sheffield in March 2016 and was funded by EPSRC as an exchange scholar to visit the Centre for Power Electronics Systems (CPES) in Virginia Tech USA, for four months in 2012. He is the Theme Lead on semiconductor power electronics for Cardiff University Net Zero Innovation Institute.
He conducts fundamental and applied research into future electronic circuits and systems. A paradigm shift of semiconductor technology from silicon to compound semiconductors (CS) brings an exciting opportunity to significantly improve efficiency, reliability and power density of such electronic circuits and systems and to enable new applications that silicon cannot support. The high-level objective of his research is to investigate how to solve research and innovation challenges behind this paradigm shift through seamless and holistic integration of control, power electronics, radio-frequency electronics, semiconductor physics and materials.
Publication
2024
- Chen, J., Wang, S., Ugalde Loo, C., Liang, J., Ludtke, I. and Ming, W. 2024. Active thermal sharing control for a cascaded converter in medium-voltage applications. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics 12(5), pp. 4838-4851. (10.1109/JESTPE.2024.3444459)
- Blas Perez, M., Yang, P., Ming, W. and Ugalde Loo, C. 2024. SiC-based EV charger for DC bus second-order ripple reduction. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification 10(3), pp. 6853-6866. (10.1109/TTE.2023.3341394)
- Rajamony, R., Wang, S. and Ming, W. 2024. Modelling and optimal design of a multifunctional single-stage buck-boost differential inverter. IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics 5, pp. 1328-1339. (10.1109/OJPEL.2024.3445313)
- Jin, T., Wang, Y., Ming, W., Lüdtke, I., Lewis, A. and Wang, S. 2024. AI-driven design approach for dual active bridge converters with increased explainability. Presented at: 13th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2024), Nottingham, UK, 10-13 June 2024Proceedings of 13th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives. IET Digital Library pp. 329-336., (10.1049/icp.2024.2175)
- Wang, Y., Tao, Y., Wang, S., Ugalde Loo, C., Ming, W. and Li, W. 2024. A fault protection strategy based on Z-source solid state circuit breaker for more electric aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification 10(2), pp. 3167-3180. (10.1109/TTE.2023.3307947)
- Othman, D. M., Weinstein, J., Huang, N., Ming, W., Lyu, Q. and Hou, B. 2024. Solution-processed colloidal quantum dots for Internet of Things. Nanoscale 23(16), pp. 10947-10974. (10.1039/D4NR00203B)
- Li, B., Zhan, S., Li, Z., Ming, W., Amaratunga, G. A. J. and Hou, B. 2024. Dissolvable photovoltaic cells on hydrogel. APL Materials 12(6), article number: 61102. (10.1063/5.0197820)
- Kumar, M., Feng, Z., Wang, S., Sandell, M. and Ming, W. 2024. Closed loop digital design of active gate driver based power converter. Presented at: 39th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA, USA, 25-29 February 20242024 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC). IEEE pp. 1135-1140., (10.1109/APEC48139.2024.10509512)
- Chen, J., Wang, S., Liang, J., Navaratne, R. and Ming, W. 2024. Decentralized control for multi-terminal cascaded medium-voltage converters considering multiple crossovers. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 39(1), pp. 467-478. (10.1109/TPWRD.2023.3268829)
- Yunus, S., Ming, W. and Ugalde Loo, C. 2024. Motor overvoltage mitigation using SiC-based zero-voltage switching inverter. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 39(1), pp. 1195-1208. (10.1109/TPEL.2023.3316591)
- Zhao, K., Liu, Y., Zhou, Y., Ming, W. and Wu, J. 2024. Digital twin-supported battery state estimation based on TCN-LSTM neural networks and transfer learning. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems
- Qiu, K., Gan, W., Zhou, Y., Ming, W. and Wu, J. 2024. Coordinated operation of mobile emergency generators and local flexible resources for distribution network resilience enhancement. Presented at: 15th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2023), Doha, Qatar, 3-7 December 2023, Vol. 45. pp. 1-7., (10.46855/energy-proceedings-11082)
2023
- Wang, Y., Wang, S., Ugalde Loo, C., Ming, W. and Li, W. 2023. Low-loss bidirectional solid-state circuit breakers with reliable breaking capability for protecting DC microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 38(12), pp. 16118-16129. (10.1109/TPEL.2023.3313985)
- Ming, W., Chen, J., Wu, J., Yu, J., Kazerooni, A., Edgar, R. and Ferguson, A. 2023. D-Suite technologies for low-voltage distribution networks. Presented at: 27th International Conference on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2023), Rome, 12-15 June 2023IET Digital Library. IET pp. 4014 – 4018., (10.1049/icp.2023.0492)
- Li, C., Wu, J., Liu, Y., Ludtke, I. and Ming, W. 2023. Two-port measurement of packaging parasitic inductance in SiC half-bridge power modules considering mutual inductance*. Presented at: 3rd International Conference on Industrial Electronics for Sustainable Energy Systems, Shanghai, China, 26-28 July 2023Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Industrial Electronics for Sustainable Energy Systems. IEEE pp. 1-6., (10.1109/IESES53571.2023.10253690)
- Chen, J., Ming, W., Wang, S., Liang, J. and Ludtke, I. 2023. Power control strategy for cascaded 3L-NPC converters considering thermal conditions. Presented at: 3rd International Conference on Industrial Electronics for Sustainable Energy Systems, Shanghai, China, 26-28 July 2023Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Industrial Electronics for Sustainable Energy Systems (IESES). IEEE pp. 1-6., (10.1109/IESES53571.2023.10253741)
- Li, C., Dong, X., Cipcigan, L. M., Haddad, A., Sun, M., Liang, J. and Ming, W. 2023. Economic viability of dynamic wireless charging technology for private EVs. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification 9(1), pp. 1845-1856. (10.1109/TTE.2022.3163823)
- Abdelrahman, M. A., Wang, S., Ming, W., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2023. Transformer-less unified power flow controller in medium voltage distribution networks. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution 17(6), pp. 1243-1255. (10.1049/gtd2.12730)
- Jiang, X., Zhou, Y., Ming, W. and Wu, J. 2023. Feasible operation region of an electricity distribution network. Applied Energy 331, article number: 120419. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.120419)
- Ugalde Loo, C., Wang, Y., Wang, S., Ming, W., Liang, J. and Weilin, L. 2023. A review on z-source solid state circuit breakers for DC distribution networks. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems 9(1) (10.17775/CSEEJPES.2022.04320)
2022
- Deakin, M., Taylor, P. C., Bialek, J. and Ming, W. 2022. Design and operation of hybrid multi-terminal soft open points using feeder selector switches for flexible distribution system interconnection. Electric Power Systems Research 212, article number: 108516. (10.1016/j.epsr.2022.108516)
- Abdelrahman, M. A., Yang, P., Ming, W., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2022. Modified unified power flow controller for medium voltage distribution networks. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution 16(19), pp. 3849-3859. (10.1049/gtd2.12567)
- Rajamony, R., Wang, S., Calderon-Lopez, G., Ludtke, I. and Ming, W. 2022. Artificial neural networks-based multi-objective design methodology for wide-bandgap power electronics converters. IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics 3, pp. 599-610. (10.1109/OJPEL.2022.3204630)
- Jiang, X., Zhou, Y., Ming, W., Yang, P. and Wu, J. 2022. An overview of soft open points in electricity distribution networks. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 13(3), pp. 1899-1910. (10.1109/TSG.2022.3148599)
- Deakin, M., Sarantakos, I., Greenwood, D. M., Bialek, J. W., Taylor, P., Ming, W. and Patsios, H. 2022. Hybrid open points: an efficient tool for increasing network capacity in distribution systems. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 37(2), pp. 1340-1343. (10.1109/TPWRD.2021.3136772)
- Chen, J., Ming, W., Ugalde Loo, C. E., Wang, S. and Jenkins, N. 2022. Analysis and mitigation of DC voltage imbalance for medium-voltage cascaded three-level neutral-point-clamped converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 37(4), pp. 4320-4336. (10.1109/TPEL.2021.3129877)
- Rajamony, R., Wang, S., Navaratne, R. and Ming, W. 2022. Multi-objective design of single-phase differential buck inverters with active power decoupling. IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics 3, pp. 105-114. (10.1109/OJPEL.2022.3147769)
- Wang, S., Ming, W., Ugalde Loo, C. and Liang, J. 2022. A low-loss integrated circuit breaker for HVDC applications. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 37(1), pp. 472-485. (10.1109/TPWRD.2021.3063515)
- Yang, P., Ming, W., Liang, J., Ludtke, I., Berry, S. and Floros, K. 2022. Hybrid data-driven modelling methodology for fast and accurate transient simulation of SiC MOSFETs. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 37(1), pp. 440-451. (10.1109/TPEL.2021.3101713)
- Chen, J. et al. 2022. Demonstration of converter control Interactions in MMC-HVDC systems. Electronics 11(2), article number: 175. (10.3390/electronics11020175)
- Yunus, S., Ming, W. and Ugalde Loo, C. E. 2022. Adaptive variable switching frequency control for SiC-based PMSM drive systems. Presented at: 48th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Brussels, Belgium, 17-20 October 2022Proceedings of IECON 2022 – 48th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. IEEE, (10.1109/IECON49645.2022.9969050)
- Yang, P., Ming, W., Liang, J., Ugalde Loo, C. E., Navaratne, R., Ellabban, O. and Ludtke, I. 2022. SiC-based improved neutral legs with reduced capacitors for three-phase four-wire EV chargers. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification 8(2), pp. 2565-2582. (10.1109/TTE.2021.3138333)
- Zhao, K., Liu, Y., Ming, W., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2022. Digital twin-driven estimation of state of charge for Li-ion battery. Presented at: IEEE International Energy Conference (ENERGYCON 2022), Riga, Latvia, 09-12 May 2022Proceedings of 2022 IEEE 7th International Energy Conference (ENERGYCON). IEEE, (10.1109/ENERGYCON53164.2022.9830324)
2021
- Abeynayake, G., Li, G., Joseph, T., Liang, J. and Ming, W. 2021. Reliability and cost-oriented analysis, comparison and selection of multi-level MVdc converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 36(6), pp. 3945-3955. (10.1109/TPWRD.2021.3051531)
- Yunus, S., Ming, W. and Ugalde-Loo, C. 2021. Efficiency improvement analysis of a SiC MOSFET-based PMSM drive system with variable switching frequency. Presented at: 23rd European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, Ghent, Belgium, 6-10 September 2021Proceedings of 2021 23rd European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'21 ECCE Europe). IEEE, (10.23919/EPE21ECCEEurope50061.2021.9570535)
- Xiang, X. et al. 2021. Comparison of cost-effective distance for LFAC with HVAC and HVDC in connections of offshore and remote onshore wind energy. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems 7(5), pp. 954-975. (10.17775/CSEEJPES.2020.07000)
- Xu, X., Ming, W., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2021. Unlocking the flexibility of combined heat and power for frequency response by coordinative control with batteries. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics 17(5), pp. 3209-3219. (10.1109/TII.2020.3012495)
- Wang, S., Ming, W., Liu, W., Li, C., Ugalde Loo, C. and Liang, J. 2021. A multi-function integrated circuit breaker for DC grid applications. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 36(2), pp. 566-577. (10.1109/TPWRD.2020.2984673)
- Jiang, X., Ming, W., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2021. Optimal operation of soft open points to minimize energy curtailment of distributed generation in electricity distribution networks. Presented at: Applied Energy Symposium 2020, 10-17 October 2020Applied Energy Symposium 2020: Low Carbon Cities and Urban Energy Systems Part III, Vol. 14., (10.46855/energy-proceedings-7459)
- Rajamony, R., Ming, W. and Wang, S. 2021. Artificial neural networks based multi-objective design approach for single-phase inverters. Presented at: 2020 IEEE 9th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference (IPEMC2020-ECCE Asia), Nanjing, China, 29 November - 2 December 2020Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE 9th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference (IPEMC2020-ECCE Asia). IEEE pp. 409-416., (10.1109/IPEMC-ECCEAsia48364.2020.9368235)
- Jiang, X., Wu, J., Zhou, Y. and Ming, W. 2021. Feasible operation region of a distribution network considering thermal constraints. Presented at: 13th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE 2021), Bangkok, Thailand, 29 November - 02 December 2021Sustainable Energy Solutions for a Post-COVID Recovery towards a Better Future: Part IV, Vol. 21. Energy Proceedings
2020
- Li, C., Liang, J., Cipcigan, L. M., Ming, W., Colas, F. and Guillaud, X. 2020. DQ impedance stability analysis for the power-controlled grid-connected inverter. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 35(4), pp. 1762-1771. (10.1109/TEC.2020.2989855)
- Wang, S., Ming, W. and Ugalde-Loo, C. E. 2020. A low-loss low-cost DC circuit breaker for power system protection. Presented at: 46th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON 2020), Singapore, Singapore, 18-21 October 2020IECON 2020 The 46th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. IEEE pp. 3427-3432., (10.1109/IECON43393.2020.9254875)
- Yang, P., Ming, W. and Liang, J. 2020. A step-by-step modelling approach for SiC half-bridge modules considering temperature characteristics. Presented at: 2020 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo (ECCE), Virtual, 11-15 October 20202020 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE). IEEE pp. 2827-2834., (10.1109/ECCE44975.2020.9235594)
- Zhou, Y., Wu, J., Long, C. and Ming, W. 2020. State-of-the-art analysis and perspectives for peer-to-peer energy trading. Engineering 6(7), pp. 739-753. (10.1016/j.eng.2020.06.002)
2019
- Yang, P., Ming, W., Liang, J. and Wu, J. 2019. A four-leg buck inverter for three-phase four-wire systems with the function of reducing DC-bus ripples. Presented at: IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Lisbon, Portugal, 14-17 October 2019IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. IEEE pp. 1508-1513., (10.1109/IECON.2019.8927264)
- Yang, P., Ming, W., Liang, J. and Wu, J. 2019. A SiC-based neutral leg for the three-phase four-wire inverter. Presented at: IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Lisbon, Portugal, 14-17 October 2019IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. IEEE pp. 1555-1560., (10.1109/IECON.2019.8927531)
- Wang, S., Ming, W. and Liang, J. 2019. Interlinked solid-state MVDC circuit breaker with current regulation capability. Presented at: IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Lisbon, Portugal, 14-17 October 2019IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. IEEE pp. 5668-5673., (10.1109/IECON.2019.8927420)
- Rajamony, R. and Ming, W. 2019. Improved hold-up time for WBG-based single-phase converters. Presented at: 2019 21st European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE '19 ECCE Europe), Genova, Italy, 3-5 September 20192019 21st European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE '19 ECCE Europe). IEEE pp. P.1., (10.23919/EPE.2019.8914818)
- Yang, P., Ming, W., Liang, J., Wu, J. and Liu, W. 2019. Reduction of DC-link ripples for SiC-based three-phase four-wire inverters with unbalanced loads. Presented at: 11th Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2019), Baltimore, MD, USA, 29 September - 3 October 20192019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE). IEEE, (10.1109/ECCE.2019.8912810)
- Abeynayake, G. et al. 2019. Reliability evaluation of voltage source converters for MVDC applications. Presented at: IEEE ISGT Asia 2019, Chengdu, China, 21-24 May 2019IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia (ISGT Asia). IEEE, (10.1109/ISGT-Asia.2019.8881326)
- Joseph, T. et al. 2019. Dynamic average converter model for MVDC link harmonic analysis. Presented at: 13th IEEE PowerTech 2019, Milano, Italy, 23 - 27 June 2019Proceedings 2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech. IEEE, (10.1109/PTC.2019.8810551)
- Michas, M., Ugalde Loo, C., Ming, W., Jenkins, N. and Runge, S. 2019. Maximum power extraction from a hydrokinetic energy conversion system. IET Renewable Power Generation 13(9), pp. 1411-1419. (10.1049/iet-rpg.2018.5642)
- Xu, X., Ming, W., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2019. Coordinative control of CHP generation and battery for frequency response. Presented at: 2019 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), Atlanta, GA, 4-8 August 2019. pp. 1., (10.1109/PESGM40551.2019.8973982)
- Joseph, T. et al. 2019. Dynamic average converter model for MVDC link harmonic analysis. Presented at: 13th IEEE PowerTech 2019, Milano, Italy, 23 - 27 June 2019. pp. -.
2018
- Ming, W., Zhong, Q., Yang, P. and Liang, J. 2018. Dual-buck arbitrary voltage divider with one output having reduced ripples. Presented at: IECON 2018 44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Washington D.C., USA, 21-23 October 2018IECON 2018 - 44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. IEEE pp. 3621-3626., (10.1109/IECON.2018.8591447)
2017
- Zhong, Q. and Ming, W. 2017. Reducing the inductors of rectifiers having two outputs to improve power density. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 32(10), pp. 8150-8162. (10.1109/TPEL.2016.2636219)
- Ming, W. and Zhong, Q. 2017. Current-stress reduction for the neutral inductor of θ - converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 32(4), pp. 2794-2807. (10.1109/TPEL.2016.2581201)
- Zhong, Q., Ming, W., Sheng, W. and Zhao, Y. 2017. Beijing converters: bridge converters with a capacitor added to reduce leakage currents, DC-bus voltage ripples, and total capacitance required. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 64(1), pp. 325-335. (10.1109/TIE.2016.2609839)
2016
- Zhang, X., Zhong, Q. and Ming, W. 2016. A virtual RLC damper to stabilize DC/DC converters having an LC input filter while improving the filter performance. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 31(12), pp. 8017-8023. (10.1109/TPEL.2016.2553786)
- Zhong, Q., Ming, W. and Zeng, Y. 2016. Self-synchronized universal droop controller. Access, IEEE 4, pp. 7145-7153. (10.1109/ACCESS.2016.2616115)
- Konstantopoulos, G. C., Zhong, Q. and Ming, W. 2016. PLL-less nonlinear current-limiting controller for single-phase grid-tied inverters: design, stability analysis, and operation under grid faults. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 63(9), pp. 5582-5591. (10.1109/TIE.2016.2564340)
- Zhang, X., Zhong, Q. and Ming, W. 2016. Stabilization of cascaded DC/DC converters via adaptive series-virtual-impedance control of the load converter. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 31(9), pp. 6057-6063. (10.1109/TPEL.2016.2524629)
- Ming, W., Zhong, Q. and Zhang, X. 2016. A single-phase four-switch rectifier with significantly reduced capacitance. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 31(2), pp. 1618-1632. (10.1109/TPEL.2015.2414425)
2015
- Ming, W. and Zhong, Q. 2015. A single-phase rectifier having two independent voltage outputs with reduced fundamental frequency voltage ripples. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 30(7), pp. 3662-3673. (10.1109/TPEL.2014.2348871)
- Cao, X., Zhong, Q. and Ming, W. 2015. Ripple eliminator to smooth DC-Bus voltage and reduce the total capacitance required. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 62(4), pp. 2224-2235. (10.1109/TIE.2014.2353016)
Articles
- Chen, J., Wang, S., Ugalde Loo, C., Liang, J., Ludtke, I. and Ming, W. 2024. Active thermal sharing control for a cascaded converter in medium-voltage applications. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics 12(5), pp. 4838-4851. (10.1109/JESTPE.2024.3444459)
- Blas Perez, M., Yang, P., Ming, W. and Ugalde Loo, C. 2024. SiC-based EV charger for DC bus second-order ripple reduction. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification 10(3), pp. 6853-6866. (10.1109/TTE.2023.3341394)
- Rajamony, R., Wang, S. and Ming, W. 2024. Modelling and optimal design of a multifunctional single-stage buck-boost differential inverter. IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics 5, pp. 1328-1339. (10.1109/OJPEL.2024.3445313)
- Wang, Y., Tao, Y., Wang, S., Ugalde Loo, C., Ming, W. and Li, W. 2024. A fault protection strategy based on Z-source solid state circuit breaker for more electric aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification 10(2), pp. 3167-3180. (10.1109/TTE.2023.3307947)
- Othman, D. M., Weinstein, J., Huang, N., Ming, W., Lyu, Q. and Hou, B. 2024. Solution-processed colloidal quantum dots for Internet of Things. Nanoscale 23(16), pp. 10947-10974. (10.1039/D4NR00203B)
- Li, B., Zhan, S., Li, Z., Ming, W., Amaratunga, G. A. J. and Hou, B. 2024. Dissolvable photovoltaic cells on hydrogel. APL Materials 12(6), article number: 61102. (10.1063/5.0197820)
- Chen, J., Wang, S., Liang, J., Navaratne, R. and Ming, W. 2024. Decentralized control for multi-terminal cascaded medium-voltage converters considering multiple crossovers. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 39(1), pp. 467-478. (10.1109/TPWRD.2023.3268829)
- Yunus, S., Ming, W. and Ugalde Loo, C. 2024. Motor overvoltage mitigation using SiC-based zero-voltage switching inverter. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 39(1), pp. 1195-1208. (10.1109/TPEL.2023.3316591)
- Zhao, K., Liu, Y., Zhou, Y., Ming, W. and Wu, J. 2024. Digital twin-supported battery state estimation based on TCN-LSTM neural networks and transfer learning. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems
- Wang, Y., Wang, S., Ugalde Loo, C., Ming, W. and Li, W. 2023. Low-loss bidirectional solid-state circuit breakers with reliable breaking capability for protecting DC microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 38(12), pp. 16118-16129. (10.1109/TPEL.2023.3313985)
- Li, C., Dong, X., Cipcigan, L. M., Haddad, A., Sun, M., Liang, J. and Ming, W. 2023. Economic viability of dynamic wireless charging technology for private EVs. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification 9(1), pp. 1845-1856. (10.1109/TTE.2022.3163823)
- Abdelrahman, M. A., Wang, S., Ming, W., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2023. Transformer-less unified power flow controller in medium voltage distribution networks. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution 17(6), pp. 1243-1255. (10.1049/gtd2.12730)
- Jiang, X., Zhou, Y., Ming, W. and Wu, J. 2023. Feasible operation region of an electricity distribution network. Applied Energy 331, article number: 120419. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.120419)
- Ugalde Loo, C., Wang, Y., Wang, S., Ming, W., Liang, J. and Weilin, L. 2023. A review on z-source solid state circuit breakers for DC distribution networks. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems 9(1) (10.17775/CSEEJPES.2022.04320)
- Deakin, M., Taylor, P. C., Bialek, J. and Ming, W. 2022. Design and operation of hybrid multi-terminal soft open points using feeder selector switches for flexible distribution system interconnection. Electric Power Systems Research 212, article number: 108516. (10.1016/j.epsr.2022.108516)
- Abdelrahman, M. A., Yang, P., Ming, W., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 2022. Modified unified power flow controller for medium voltage distribution networks. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution 16(19), pp. 3849-3859. (10.1049/gtd2.12567)
- Rajamony, R., Wang, S., Calderon-Lopez, G., Ludtke, I. and Ming, W. 2022. Artificial neural networks-based multi-objective design methodology for wide-bandgap power electronics converters. IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics 3, pp. 599-610. (10.1109/OJPEL.2022.3204630)
- Jiang, X., Zhou, Y., Ming, W., Yang, P. and Wu, J. 2022. An overview of soft open points in electricity distribution networks. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 13(3), pp. 1899-1910. (10.1109/TSG.2022.3148599)
- Deakin, M., Sarantakos, I., Greenwood, D. M., Bialek, J. W., Taylor, P., Ming, W. and Patsios, H. 2022. Hybrid open points: an efficient tool for increasing network capacity in distribution systems. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 37(2), pp. 1340-1343. (10.1109/TPWRD.2021.3136772)
- Chen, J., Ming, W., Ugalde Loo, C. E., Wang, S. and Jenkins, N. 2022. Analysis and mitigation of DC voltage imbalance for medium-voltage cascaded three-level neutral-point-clamped converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 37(4), pp. 4320-4336. (10.1109/TPEL.2021.3129877)
- Rajamony, R., Wang, S., Navaratne, R. and Ming, W. 2022. Multi-objective design of single-phase differential buck inverters with active power decoupling. IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics 3, pp. 105-114. (10.1109/OJPEL.2022.3147769)
- Wang, S., Ming, W., Ugalde Loo, C. and Liang, J. 2022. A low-loss integrated circuit breaker for HVDC applications. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 37(1), pp. 472-485. (10.1109/TPWRD.2021.3063515)
- Yang, P., Ming, W., Liang, J., Ludtke, I., Berry, S. and Floros, K. 2022. Hybrid data-driven modelling methodology for fast and accurate transient simulation of SiC MOSFETs. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 37(1), pp. 440-451. (10.1109/TPEL.2021.3101713)
- Chen, J. et al. 2022. Demonstration of converter control Interactions in MMC-HVDC systems. Electronics 11(2), article number: 175. (10.3390/electronics11020175)
- Yang, P., Ming, W., Liang, J., Ugalde Loo, C. E., Navaratne, R., Ellabban, O. and Ludtke, I. 2022. SiC-based improved neutral legs with reduced capacitors for three-phase four-wire EV chargers. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification 8(2), pp. 2565-2582. (10.1109/TTE.2021.3138333)
- Abeynayake, G., Li, G., Joseph, T., Liang, J. and Ming, W. 2021. Reliability and cost-oriented analysis, comparison and selection of multi-level MVdc converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 36(6), pp. 3945-3955. (10.1109/TPWRD.2021.3051531)
- Xiang, X. et al. 2021. Comparison of cost-effective distance for LFAC with HVAC and HVDC in connections of offshore and remote onshore wind energy. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems 7(5), pp. 954-975. (10.17775/CSEEJPES.2020.07000)
- Xu, X., Ming, W., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2021. Unlocking the flexibility of combined heat and power for frequency response by coordinative control with batteries. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics 17(5), pp. 3209-3219. (10.1109/TII.2020.3012495)
- Wang, S., Ming, W., Liu, W., Li, C., Ugalde Loo, C. and Liang, J. 2021. A multi-function integrated circuit breaker for DC grid applications. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 36(2), pp. 566-577. (10.1109/TPWRD.2020.2984673)
- Li, C., Liang, J., Cipcigan, L. M., Ming, W., Colas, F. and Guillaud, X. 2020. DQ impedance stability analysis for the power-controlled grid-connected inverter. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 35(4), pp. 1762-1771. (10.1109/TEC.2020.2989855)
- Zhou, Y., Wu, J., Long, C. and Ming, W. 2020. State-of-the-art analysis and perspectives for peer-to-peer energy trading. Engineering 6(7), pp. 739-753. (10.1016/j.eng.2020.06.002)
- Michas, M., Ugalde Loo, C., Ming, W., Jenkins, N. and Runge, S. 2019. Maximum power extraction from a hydrokinetic energy conversion system. IET Renewable Power Generation 13(9), pp. 1411-1419. (10.1049/iet-rpg.2018.5642)
- Zhong, Q. and Ming, W. 2017. Reducing the inductors of rectifiers having two outputs to improve power density. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 32(10), pp. 8150-8162. (10.1109/TPEL.2016.2636219)
- Ming, W. and Zhong, Q. 2017. Current-stress reduction for the neutral inductor of θ - converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 32(4), pp. 2794-2807. (10.1109/TPEL.2016.2581201)
- Zhong, Q., Ming, W., Sheng, W. and Zhao, Y. 2017. Beijing converters: bridge converters with a capacitor added to reduce leakage currents, DC-bus voltage ripples, and total capacitance required. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 64(1), pp. 325-335. (10.1109/TIE.2016.2609839)
- Zhang, X., Zhong, Q. and Ming, W. 2016. A virtual RLC damper to stabilize DC/DC converters having an LC input filter while improving the filter performance. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 31(12), pp. 8017-8023. (10.1109/TPEL.2016.2553786)
- Zhong, Q., Ming, W. and Zeng, Y. 2016. Self-synchronized universal droop controller. Access, IEEE 4, pp. 7145-7153. (10.1109/ACCESS.2016.2616115)
- Konstantopoulos, G. C., Zhong, Q. and Ming, W. 2016. PLL-less nonlinear current-limiting controller for single-phase grid-tied inverters: design, stability analysis, and operation under grid faults. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 63(9), pp. 5582-5591. (10.1109/TIE.2016.2564340)
- Zhang, X., Zhong, Q. and Ming, W. 2016. Stabilization of cascaded DC/DC converters via adaptive series-virtual-impedance control of the load converter. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 31(9), pp. 6057-6063. (10.1109/TPEL.2016.2524629)
- Ming, W., Zhong, Q. and Zhang, X. 2016. A single-phase four-switch rectifier with significantly reduced capacitance. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 31(2), pp. 1618-1632. (10.1109/TPEL.2015.2414425)
- Ming, W. and Zhong, Q. 2015. A single-phase rectifier having two independent voltage outputs with reduced fundamental frequency voltage ripples. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 30(7), pp. 3662-3673. (10.1109/TPEL.2014.2348871)
- Cao, X., Zhong, Q. and Ming, W. 2015. Ripple eliminator to smooth DC-Bus voltage and reduce the total capacitance required. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 62(4), pp. 2224-2235. (10.1109/TIE.2014.2353016)
Conferences
- Jin, T., Wang, Y., Ming, W., Lüdtke, I., Lewis, A. and Wang, S. 2024. AI-driven design approach for dual active bridge converters with increased explainability. Presented at: 13th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2024), Nottingham, UK, 10-13 June 2024Proceedings of 13th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives. IET Digital Library pp. 329-336., (10.1049/icp.2024.2175)
- Kumar, M., Feng, Z., Wang, S., Sandell, M. and Ming, W. 2024. Closed loop digital design of active gate driver based power converter. Presented at: 39th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA, USA, 25-29 February 20242024 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC). IEEE pp. 1135-1140., (10.1109/APEC48139.2024.10509512)
- Qiu, K., Gan, W., Zhou, Y., Ming, W. and Wu, J. 2024. Coordinated operation of mobile emergency generators and local flexible resources for distribution network resilience enhancement. Presented at: 15th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2023), Doha, Qatar, 3-7 December 2023, Vol. 45. pp. 1-7., (10.46855/energy-proceedings-11082)
- Ming, W., Chen, J., Wu, J., Yu, J., Kazerooni, A., Edgar, R. and Ferguson, A. 2023. D-Suite technologies for low-voltage distribution networks. Presented at: 27th International Conference on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2023), Rome, 12-15 June 2023IET Digital Library. IET pp. 4014 – 4018., (10.1049/icp.2023.0492)
- Li, C., Wu, J., Liu, Y., Ludtke, I. and Ming, W. 2023. Two-port measurement of packaging parasitic inductance in SiC half-bridge power modules considering mutual inductance*. Presented at: 3rd International Conference on Industrial Electronics for Sustainable Energy Systems, Shanghai, China, 26-28 July 2023Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Industrial Electronics for Sustainable Energy Systems. IEEE pp. 1-6., (10.1109/IESES53571.2023.10253690)
- Chen, J., Ming, W., Wang, S., Liang, J. and Ludtke, I. 2023. Power control strategy for cascaded 3L-NPC converters considering thermal conditions. Presented at: 3rd International Conference on Industrial Electronics for Sustainable Energy Systems, Shanghai, China, 26-28 July 2023Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Industrial Electronics for Sustainable Energy Systems (IESES). IEEE pp. 1-6., (10.1109/IESES53571.2023.10253741)
- Yunus, S., Ming, W. and Ugalde Loo, C. E. 2022. Adaptive variable switching frequency control for SiC-based PMSM drive systems. Presented at: 48th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Brussels, Belgium, 17-20 October 2022Proceedings of IECON 2022 – 48th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. IEEE, (10.1109/IECON49645.2022.9969050)
- Zhao, K., Liu, Y., Ming, W., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2022. Digital twin-driven estimation of state of charge for Li-ion battery. Presented at: IEEE International Energy Conference (ENERGYCON 2022), Riga, Latvia, 09-12 May 2022Proceedings of 2022 IEEE 7th International Energy Conference (ENERGYCON). IEEE, (10.1109/ENERGYCON53164.2022.9830324)
- Yunus, S., Ming, W. and Ugalde-Loo, C. 2021. Efficiency improvement analysis of a SiC MOSFET-based PMSM drive system with variable switching frequency. Presented at: 23rd European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, Ghent, Belgium, 6-10 September 2021Proceedings of 2021 23rd European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'21 ECCE Europe). IEEE, (10.23919/EPE21ECCEEurope50061.2021.9570535)
- Jiang, X., Ming, W., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2021. Optimal operation of soft open points to minimize energy curtailment of distributed generation in electricity distribution networks. Presented at: Applied Energy Symposium 2020, 10-17 October 2020Applied Energy Symposium 2020: Low Carbon Cities and Urban Energy Systems Part III, Vol. 14., (10.46855/energy-proceedings-7459)
- Rajamony, R., Ming, W. and Wang, S. 2021. Artificial neural networks based multi-objective design approach for single-phase inverters. Presented at: 2020 IEEE 9th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference (IPEMC2020-ECCE Asia), Nanjing, China, 29 November - 2 December 2020Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE 9th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference (IPEMC2020-ECCE Asia). IEEE pp. 409-416., (10.1109/IPEMC-ECCEAsia48364.2020.9368235)
- Jiang, X., Wu, J., Zhou, Y. and Ming, W. 2021. Feasible operation region of a distribution network considering thermal constraints. Presented at: 13th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE 2021), Bangkok, Thailand, 29 November - 02 December 2021Sustainable Energy Solutions for a Post-COVID Recovery towards a Better Future: Part IV, Vol. 21. Energy Proceedings
- Wang, S., Ming, W. and Ugalde-Loo, C. E. 2020. A low-loss low-cost DC circuit breaker for power system protection. Presented at: 46th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON 2020), Singapore, Singapore, 18-21 October 2020IECON 2020 The 46th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. IEEE pp. 3427-3432., (10.1109/IECON43393.2020.9254875)
- Yang, P., Ming, W. and Liang, J. 2020. A step-by-step modelling approach for SiC half-bridge modules considering temperature characteristics. Presented at: 2020 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo (ECCE), Virtual, 11-15 October 20202020 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE). IEEE pp. 2827-2834., (10.1109/ECCE44975.2020.9235594)
- Yang, P., Ming, W., Liang, J. and Wu, J. 2019. A four-leg buck inverter for three-phase four-wire systems with the function of reducing DC-bus ripples. Presented at: IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Lisbon, Portugal, 14-17 October 2019IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. IEEE pp. 1508-1513., (10.1109/IECON.2019.8927264)
- Yang, P., Ming, W., Liang, J. and Wu, J. 2019. A SiC-based neutral leg for the three-phase four-wire inverter. Presented at: IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Lisbon, Portugal, 14-17 October 2019IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. IEEE pp. 1555-1560., (10.1109/IECON.2019.8927531)
- Wang, S., Ming, W. and Liang, J. 2019. Interlinked solid-state MVDC circuit breaker with current regulation capability. Presented at: IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Lisbon, Portugal, 14-17 October 2019IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. IEEE pp. 5668-5673., (10.1109/IECON.2019.8927420)
- Rajamony, R. and Ming, W. 2019. Improved hold-up time for WBG-based single-phase converters. Presented at: 2019 21st European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE '19 ECCE Europe), Genova, Italy, 3-5 September 20192019 21st European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE '19 ECCE Europe). IEEE pp. P.1., (10.23919/EPE.2019.8914818)
- Yang, P., Ming, W., Liang, J., Wu, J. and Liu, W. 2019. Reduction of DC-link ripples for SiC-based three-phase four-wire inverters with unbalanced loads. Presented at: 11th Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2019), Baltimore, MD, USA, 29 September - 3 October 20192019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE). IEEE, (10.1109/ECCE.2019.8912810)
- Abeynayake, G. et al. 2019. Reliability evaluation of voltage source converters for MVDC applications. Presented at: IEEE ISGT Asia 2019, Chengdu, China, 21-24 May 2019IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia (ISGT Asia). IEEE, (10.1109/ISGT-Asia.2019.8881326)
- Joseph, T. et al. 2019. Dynamic average converter model for MVDC link harmonic analysis. Presented at: 13th IEEE PowerTech 2019, Milano, Italy, 23 - 27 June 2019Proceedings 2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech. IEEE, (10.1109/PTC.2019.8810551)
- Xu, X., Ming, W., Zhou, Y. and Wu, J. 2019. Coordinative control of CHP generation and battery for frequency response. Presented at: 2019 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), Atlanta, GA, 4-8 August 2019. pp. 1., (10.1109/PESGM40551.2019.8973982)
- Joseph, T. et al. 2019. Dynamic average converter model for MVDC link harmonic analysis. Presented at: 13th IEEE PowerTech 2019, Milano, Italy, 23 - 27 June 2019. pp. -.
- Ming, W., Zhong, Q., Yang, P. and Liang, J. 2018. Dual-buck arbitrary voltage divider with one output having reduced ripples. Presented at: IECON 2018 44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Washington D.C., USA, 21-23 October 2018IECON 2018 - 44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. IEEE pp. 3621-3626., (10.1109/IECON.2018.8591447)
- Zhong, Q. and Ming, W. 2017. Reducing the inductors of rectifiers having two outputs to improve power density. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 32(10), pp. 8150-8162. (10.1109/TPEL.2016.2636219)
- Ming, W. and Zhong, Q. 2017. Current-stress reduction for the neutral inductor of θ - converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 32(4), pp. 2794-2807. (10.1109/TPEL.2016.2581201)
- Zhong, Q., Ming, W., Sheng, W. and Zhao, Y. 2017. Beijing converters: bridge converters with a capacitor added to reduce leakage currents, DC-bus voltage ripples, and total capacitance required. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 64(1), pp. 325-335. (10.1109/TIE.2016.2609839)
- Zhang, X., Zhong, Q. and Ming, W. 2016. A virtual RLC damper to stabilize DC/DC converters having an LC input filter while improving the filter performance. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 31(12), pp. 8017-8023. (10.1109/TPEL.2016.2553786)
- Zhong, Q., Ming, W. and Zeng, Y. 2016. Self-synchronized universal droop controller. Access, IEEE 4, pp. 7145-7153. (10.1109/ACCESS.2016.2616115)
- Konstantopoulos, G. C., Zhong, Q. and Ming, W. 2016. PLL-less nonlinear current-limiting controller for single-phase grid-tied inverters: design, stability analysis, and operation under grid faults. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 63(9), pp. 5582-5591. (10.1109/TIE.2016.2564340)
- Zhang, X., Zhong, Q. and Ming, W. 2016. Stabilization of cascaded DC/DC converters via adaptive series-virtual-impedance control of the load converter. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 31(9), pp. 6057-6063. (10.1109/TPEL.2016.2524629)
- Ming, W., Zhong, Q. and Zhang, X. 2016. A single-phase four-switch rectifier with significantly reduced capacitance. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 31(2), pp. 1618-1632. (10.1109/TPEL.2015.2414425)
- Ming, W. and Zhong, Q. 2015. A single-phase rectifier having two independent voltage outputs with reduced fundamental frequency voltage ripples. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 30(7), pp. 3662-3673. (10.1109/TPEL.2014.2348871)
- Cao, X., Zhong, Q. and Ming, W. 2015. Ripple eliminator to smooth DC-Bus voltage and reduce the total capacitance required. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 62(4), pp. 2224-2235. (10.1109/TIE.2014.2353016)
Teaching
He is the module leader of EN2058 Control Engineering and ENT695 Research Study. The modules he taught also include EN3058 Power Electroincs, EN3709 Grid Integration of Renewables and EN2708 Machines and Power Electronics. He is also the Year tutor of MSc Electrical Energy systems.
Biography
He received the B.Eng. and M.Eng. Degrees in Automation from Shandong University, Jinan, China, in 2007 and 2010, respectively. He received the Ph.D. degree in Automatic Control and Systems Engineering from the University of Sheffield, Sheffield, U.K., in 2015. He is the winner of the prestigious IET Control & Automation Doctoral Dissertation Prize in 2017. He has been a Senior Lecturer of Power Electronics at Cardiff University, U.K., since August 2020 and a Senior Research Fellow funded by Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult, U.K., for 5 years since April 2020.
He was with the Center for Power Electronics Systems (CPES), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA in 2012 as an academic visiting scholar. He has (co-)authored more than 50 papers published in leading journals or refereed IEEE conferences. His research interests focus on Medium Voltage DC systems for electricity distribution networks and characterisation, modelling
Academic positions
- Aug.2016-July.2020: Lecturer, Cardiff University
- Aug.2020-present: Senior Lecturer, Cardiff University
- Apr.2020-present: Senior Reserach Fellow, Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult
Contact Details
MingW@cardiff.ac.uk
+44 29208 70795
Queen's Buildings, Room Room E/2.13, 5 The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA
+44 29208 70795
Queen's Buildings, Room Room E/2.13, 5 The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA
