Group for automation and electric drives

group leader

prof. Božo Terzić, PhD

associates

prof. Marin Despalatović, PhD
assoc. prof. Ozren Bego, PhD
assoc. prof. Danijel Jolevski, PhD
assist. prof. Goran Majić, PhD

Group description

The research group focuses on the development and application of advanced technologies in the fields of electrical machines, power electronic converters, and automated systems. Its expertise covers AC electrical machines and electric drives, power electronic converters, industrial automation, and advanced control systems. Particular emphasis is placed on electrical energy storage systems and their role in enhancing the flexibility, stability, and reliability of power grids. The group’s research contributes to the development of energy-efficient, digitalized, and sustainable industrial and energy systems.

Expertise and know-how

  • AC electrical machines and electric drives
  • Power electronic converters
  • Industrial automation
  • Advanced control systems
  • Electrical energy storage systems and power grid stabilization

Research infrastructure

Laboratories

  • Electric Drives Laboratory (up to 50 kW)
  • Electric Drives Laboratory (up to 350 kW)
  • Automation and Control Systems Laboratory
  • Containerized Electrical Energy Storage and Power Grid Stabilization System (300 kW / 150 kWh)

Equipment

  • Electrical machines of various types and ratings (100 W to 350 kW)
  • State-of-the-art power electronic converters up to 350 kW
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
  • Measurement equipment (electrical instruments, oscilloscopes, thermal imaging camera, impulse voltage generator, electrical and non-electrical sensors, torque and rotational speed measurement systems)
  • Microprocessor-based systems
  • Components for power electronic converters (IGBT modules, inductors, capacitors, electronic control boards, busbars)

Key projects and references

  • Development of Electric Drives for Crane Systems, ABB Sweden – FESB, Project Leader, international R&D project, 2009-2013
  • Development of Electric Drives for Crane Systems, CEC Germany – FESB, Project Leader, international R&D project, 2017-2025
  • Safer and More Efficient Cogeneration/Trigeneration Plants, Partners: FESB Split – Banko Ltd., Project Leader, EU-funded project, 2015-2016
  • Active Electrical Energy Storage System for Power Grid Stabilization, Partners: FESB Split – Sintaksa Ltd., EU-funded project, 2018-2021

Collaboration opportunities

  • Expertise in AC electrical machines and electric drives
  • Development of power electronic converters for renewable energy sources and energy storage systems
  • Industrial automation systems
  • Advanced control methods for renewable energy systems integrated with electrical energy storage and power grid stabilization, including microgrids