PhD in High-Frequency Transformer Design and Partial Discharge Modeling for Data Centers

This PhD position at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) focuses on advancing high-frequency transformer design and partial discharge modeling to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of AI data centers. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Electromechanics and Power Electronics (EPE) group and Delta Energy System GmbH to address critical challenges in power electronics, including achieving >99.5% efficiency and >10kV operation. The research involves designing novel transformer architectures, predictive modeling for partial discharge behavior, and experimental validation using state-of-the-art tools like ANSYS Maxwell and COMSOL. The project aims to reduce the carbon footprint of digital infrastructure by improving power density and reliability in data center power delivery systems.

• Design high-frequency, medium-voltage transformer architectures optimized for >99.5% efficiency and >10kV operation.
• Develop predictive models for partial discharge behavior to enhance transformer reliability and longevity.
• Conduct simulations using ANSYS Maxwell and COMSOL to validate transformer designs.
• Perform experimental testing in high-voltage laboratories to validate theoretical models.
• Collaborate with industrial partners (Delta Energy System GmbH) to ensure real-world applicability of research outcomes.
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring activities within the EPE group.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.