Sandun Kuruppu

Western Michigan University’s Transportation Electrification and Applied Mechatronics (WMU TEAMS) Lab is advertising funded PhD and postdoctoral opportunities in Electrical and Computer Engineering . The research group, led by Associate Professor Sandun Kuruppu , is focused on tackling major challenges in energy conversion , power electronics , electric motors and drives , control theory , and related applied mechatronics topics. The post highlights a growing research team working on innovative solutions to challenging industrial problems. The lab’s publication record shows active work in areas such as permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs), motor drive fault diagnosis, position sensor offset compensation, dual active bridge converters, grid-tied converters, electric vehicle charger-inverter architectures, and other power conversion/control topics. Funding is explicitly mentioned: postdocs receive salary plus benefits , PhD students receive a full-year appointment with stipend , and PhD tuition is fully covered. The post also mentions opportunities for industry internships . Eligibility highlights include being self-motivated, having a strong desire to learn and collaborate, and possessing basic knowledge in one or more of the following: power electronics , general electronics , electric motors and drives , control theory , and magnetics . Strong research and analytics skills, independent working ability, and the capacity to meet deadlines are also emphasized. How to apply: interested candidates should send their CV to [email protected] . The post links to the lab’s publications page and a LinkedIn post announcing the opportunity.