Professor Shikui Chen receives OVPR Seed Grant
Professor Shikui Chen received a Spring 2025 OVPR Seed Grant for his project: “Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) for Accelerated Topology
Optimization of High-Performance Power Electronics Components.”In collaboration with Fang Luo (Electrical & Computer Engineering) and Zhaozheng Yin (AI Institute), this interdisciplinary effort leverages AI and physics-based modeling to push the boundaries of next-gen power electronics. The research combines PINNs with multiphysics topology optimization and experimental validation to develop innovative, efficient, and thermally resilient power electronics component designs. This seed funding positions the team for future external support from agencies such as DOE and NSF.