The research group focuses on developing advanced solutions in the fields of power electronics, electric drives, and intelligent control systems. Its expertise includes the design and optimization of power electronic converters for renewable energy systems, the development of control systems for induction and switched reluctance machines, and the application of artificial intelligence methods in control and regulation. The group’s research aims to improve the efficiency, reliability, and adaptability of power and drive systems while supporting the integration of renewable energy sources and the digital transformation of the energy sector.

• Power electronic converters for renewable energy systems
• Control systems for induction and switched reluctance machines
• Artificial intelligence applications in control systems

Laboratories

• Power Electronics Research Laboratory (B310)

Equipment

• dSPACE DS1103 controller board
• dSPACE DS1104 controller boards
• dSPACE MicroLabBox real-time prototyping system
• Fluke Norma 4000 power analyzer
• Rohde & Schwarz HMC8015 power analyzer
• Programmable DC power supplies: Chroma 62050H-600S, Itech IT6006C-800-25, and Magna-Power Electronics SL50-30
• Tektronix MDO3014 oscilloscope
• Siglent SDS5034X oscilloscope
• LEM IT 60-S current sensors
• LEM CV 3-500 voltage sensors
• Fluke 80i-110s and Testec TT-CC 770 current probes
• Siemens four-quadrant power converters (52.5 kW and 6.3 kW)
• Magtrol TMB 308 and Magtrol TM 308 torque transducers
• Itech IT8615 electronic loads
• LARA100 processor system
• Hyundai N700 5.5 kW variable frequency drive

• HRZZ Project IP-2016-06-3319: Wind-Solar System for Optimized Residential Electric Generation, Croatian Science Foundation, 2017-2021
• Energy-Stored Quasi-Z-Source Inverters for MVDC Grids, University of Split, SEA-EU collaboration with the University of Cádiz (Spain), May-November 2021
• ERIGrid 2.0: Experimental Exploration of Model Predictive Control for Three-Phase Split-Source Inverters, European Research Infrastructure Supporting Smart Grid and Smart Energy Systems Research, Technology Development, Validation and Roll Out – Second Edition, 2024
• SystE-mobility: Promoting Smart Industrial Development through Innovation in Advanced Electric Vehicle Training Systems. Project coordinator: S+B Systemtechnik Ltd. Co-financed by the European Union through the Integrated Territorial Programme 2021-2027
• SURFER: Control Systems for Photovoltaic Power Plants. Institutional research project funded under Source 581 – Recovery and Resilience Facility, 2025-2029

The research group welcomes collaboration with universities, research organizations, and industry partners in the fields of power electronics, electric drives, renewable energy, and advanced control systems for electric power applications. Potential areas of collaboration include the design, modeling, simulation, and experimental validation of power electronic converters for photovoltaic, wind, battery, and hybrid energy systems. Particular emphasis is placed on converter topologies that enhance the efficiency, reliability, and flexibility of modern power systems.

 

The group also collaborates on the development and testing of control systems for electric motor drives and generators, the application of artificial intelligence to optimize the operation of energy conversion and drive systems, and the development of laboratory, educational, and industrial solutions in power electronics. Collaboration may take the form of joint research projects, prototype development, laboratory testing and measurements, technology and knowledge transfer to industry, as well as the preparation of technical studies, expert analyses, and educational materials.