PhD Residency, Utility-Scale Power Electronics (Winter 2026 / Summer 2027) , Tapestry

Design and develop advanced control algorithms for utility-scale inverter systems focused on grid stability and resilience.

Create and validate mode-shifting inverter control strategies that enable seamless transitions between operating modes, such as grid-following (GFL) and grid-forming (GFM) for both single and three phase inverters.

Design and implement Automatic Gain Control (AGC) approaches that dynamically adapt inverter behavior based on real-time grid conditions.

Simulate and evaluate control strategies under a range of operating conditions, including strong grid, weak grid, and transient scenarios.

Translate advanced control concepts into implementation-ready algorithms suitable for future firmware or hardware integration.

Collaborate with power systems, software, and product teams to align research outcomes with real-world grid applications.

Produce clear technical documentation outlining control design, assumptions, performance tradeoffs, and stability margins.

Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Power Systems, Control Systems, or a closely related field.

Strong foundational knowledge of power electronics and utility-scale power systems

Experience with grid-forming, grid-following, or microgrid control strategies.

Hands-on experience with the Texas Instruments (TI) Digital Signal Processor (DSP) i.e C2000 and relevant software tools i.e Code Composer Studio(CCS).

Experience designing or analyzing control systems for inverter-based resources i.e inverter firmware development using interrupts etc.

Hands-on experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and/or equivalent.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to reason about system stability and dynamic behavior.

Clear written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and collaboration.

Experience with grid-forming, grid-following, or microgrid control strategies implementation using hierarchical control.

Familiarity with wide-bandgap (WBG) devices and inverter hardware considerations.

Exposure to firmware or hardware-software interface constraints for power electronics.

Experience translating academic research into applied or industry-focused outcomes.

Interest in grid modernization, renewable integration, and decarbonization of the electric power system.

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