KUAS Jorge Martinez, Master’s Student Wins Prestigious Best Presenter Award at EECT 2025
Apr 13, 2025
Engineering
Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS) is proud to announce that Jorge Luis Aguilar Martinez, a dedicated second-year Master’s student within our Graduate School of Engineering (EMDS Lab), has achieved significant international recognition. Jorge Luis received the Best Presenter Award in his session at the prestigious 5th International Conference on Advances in Electrical, Electronics, and Computing Technology (EECT 2025).
The conference, held in China from March 21st to 23rd, 2025, is a significant event in the engineering world, co-sponsored by the esteemed IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and the South China University of Technology. Papers presented at EECT gain considerable visibility, being indexed by leading engineering databases such as IEEE Xplore and Scopus, highlighting the caliber of research shared.
Driving Innovation: Research Focused on Affordable Electric Vehicle Technology
Under the expert supervision of Dr. Fuat KUCUK, Jorge Luis’s award-winning research tackles a critical challenge in the electric vehicle (EV) market: cost. His work focuses on designing a silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET-based bidirectional DC-DC converter specifically for permanent magnet DC (PMDC) motors.
- The Challenge: While Brushless DC (BLDC) motors with full-bridge inverters are common in EVs, incorporating high-performance Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs instead of traditional Silicon (Si) MOSFETs drives up the overall vehicle cost significantly.
- The KUAS Solution: Jorge Luis’s research proposes a smart alternative. By utilizing a bidirectional DC-DC converter design with efficient SiC MOSFETs paired with a PMDC motor, the system requires only two transistors instead of the typical four or more in a full-bridge inverter.
- The Impact: This simpler converter topology presents a highly cost-effective alternative to conventional BLDC motor drives. The potential for significant cost reduction makes this approach particularly promising for making two-wheeled EVs, like electric motorcycles and scooters, more accessible and affordable.
Why This Research Matters: SiC MOSFETs and Bidirectional Converters
Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs offer advantages in efficiency and power density over traditional silicon components, but their cost can be a barrier. Jorge Luis’s research cleverly leverages these benefits within a simplified bidirectional DC-DC converter architecture. This design not only reduces the number of expensive SiC components needed but also allows for energy to flow in both directions – essential for features like regenerative braking in EVs, further enhancing efficiency.
Message from Jorge
2nd. Year Mater Student in the Graduate School of Engineering
“I am deeply honored to receive the Best Presentation Award at the 2025 5th International Conference on Advances in Electrical, Electronics, and Computing Technology (EECT 2025). Presenting my research, Design, and Implementation of a SiC MOSFET-based Bidirectional DC-DC Converters for Light Electric Vehicles, was an incredible opportunity to exchange insights with experts from around the world. I am grateful for the support and guidance of my professor and colleagues at Kyoto University of Advanced Science, whose mentorship has been invaluable. This recognition further motivates me to continue contributing to advancements in sustainable mobility and power electronics.”
KUAS: Fostering Future Engineering Leaders
This achievement underscores KUAS’ commitment to cutting-edge research and nurturing engineering talent capable of addressing real-world challenges. The work being done at the EMDS Lab and across our Graduate School of Engineering demonstrates our dedication to innovation, particularly in sustainable technologies like electric mobility.
We congratulate Jorge Luis Aguilar Martinez on this outstanding accomplishment and look forward to his continued contributions to the field. His success at EECT 2025 is a testament to the high-quality research and supportive academic environment fostered at KUAS.
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(Hiroshi Kawakami, Faculty of Engineering)
(Revisioned by Giovanni Perez, International Office)