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Ivo Barbi | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Alma mater | Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse, France, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil |
| Known for | Power Electronics and Applications |
Ivo Barbi is a distinguished figure in the field of Electrical Engineering, known for his significant contributions to power electronics, electric drives, and renewable energy systems. With a career spanning several decades, Barbi has held various academic positions at the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil, starting as an Assistant Professor in 1974 and progressing to become a Full Professor in 1981. Currently serving as a Professor Emeritus since 2016, Barbi has played a pivotal role in shaping the university's Power Electronics program.
Barbi's educational journey is marked by notable achievements, including a Docteur Ingenieur degree from the Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse in France, where he specialized in Power Electronics and Electric Drives. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics such as soft-commutation techniques, DC-DC converters, switching-mode power supplies, and the application of power converters in microgrids. Additionally, he has focused on battery energy storage systems, PV systems, and green hydrogen production, reflecting his commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
As an accomplished author, Barbi has published several books in Portuguese on subjects like isolated DC-DC converters, power electronics, and induction motor theory. His expertise extends to teaching various courses related to power electronics, electric drives, and renewable energy generation, demonstrating his dedication to knowledge dissemination and academic excellence.
Beyond academia, Barbi has actively contributed to the scientific community through his editorial roles in prestigious journals such as IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics and IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. He is a respected reviewer for multiple IEEE publications and has received recognition for his editorial contributions. Barbi's professional affiliations include being a Life Fellow of the IEEE [1], highlighting his standing in the field of Electrical Engineering.
With a wealth of experience, expertise, and a passion for advancing the field of Electrical Engineering, Ivo Barbi continues to inspire and influence the academic and professional communities worldwide.His visionary initiatives have significantly impacted the field of power electronics in Brazil and beyond.
Education and Career
edit| School | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Federal University of Santa Catrina, Brazil | Bachelor of Electrical Engineering | 1973 |
| Federal University of Santa Catrina, Brazil | Master of Science | 1976 |
| Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse, France | Docteur Ingenieur | 1979 |
| Date | Position | University |
|---|---|---|
| 1974-1979 | Assistant Professor | Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil |
| 1979-1981 | Adjunct Professor | |
| 1981-2016 | Full Professor | |
| 2016-Present | Professor Emeritus |
As a highly accomplished individual in the field of power electronics, he has contributed significantly to various prestigious journals and societies. His editorial roles include serving as a reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on Circuit and Systems, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, and IEEE Access. Additionally, he has held positions as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics and the IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics. He also served as a Guest Editor for a Special Section on High-Power Factor Rectifiers in the IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics in June 1999. Currently, he is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Control, Automation and Electrical Systems since 2023, and he has been an Editor of Nature Scientific Reports (electrical engineering) since 2020.
His professional memberships reflect his extensive involvement in the field. He has been an IEEE Life Fellow since 2019 and an active member of the IEEE Power Electronics Society and the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. He is also a member of SOBRAEP, the Brazilian Power Electronics Society.
Beyond editorial and membership roles, he has pioneered several significant initiatives. He is the founder of SOBRAEP (Brazilian Power Electronics Society), established in 1990, and COBEP (Brazilian Power Electronics Conference), initiated in 1991. He founded the Power Electronics Institute (INEP) at UFSC and the Brazilian Institute of Power Electronics and Renewable Energy (IBEPE) [2]. Additionally, he led the creation of the Power Electronics Program at UFSC in Brazil, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of power electronics both nationally and internationally.
Research
editIvo's prolific research output is evidenced by his impressive publication record, with over 516 scholarly works and more than 15,397 citations from other publications. According to IEEE Xplore, the top ten most cited papers:
- R. O. Caceres and I. Barbi, "A boost DC-AC converter: analysis, design, and experimentation," in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 134-141, Jan. 1999, doi: 10.1109/63.737601.
- Xiaoming Yuan and I. Barbi, "Fundamentals of a new diode clamping multilevel inverter," in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 711-718, July 2000, doi: 10.1109/63.849041.
- J. R. Pinheiro and I. Barbi, "The three-level ZVS-PWM DC-to-DC converter," in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 486-492, Oct. 1993, doi: 10.1109/63.261019.
- J. R. Pinheiro and I. Barbi, "The three-level ZVS PWM converter-a new concept in high voltage DC-to-DC conversion," Proceedings of the 1992 International Conference on Industrial Electronics, Control, Instrumentation, and Automation, San Diego, CA, USA, 1992, pp. 173-178 vol.1, doi: 10.1109/IECON.1992.254637.
- Xiaoming Yuang, H. Stemmler and I. Barbi, "Self-balancing of the clamping-capacitor-voltages in the multilevel capacitor-clamping-inverter under sub-harmonic PWM modulation," in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 256-263, March 2001, doi: 10.1109/63.911150.
- G. Waltrich and I. Barbi, "Three-Phase Cascaded Multilevel Inverter Using Power Cells With Two Inverter Legs in Series," in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 57, no. 8, pp. 2605-2612, Aug. 2010, doi: 10.1109/TIE.2010.2043040.
- I. Barbi and R. Gules, "Isolated DC-DC converters with high-output voltage for TWTA telecommunication satellite applications," in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 975-984, July 2003, doi: 10.1109/TPEL.2003.813762.
- A. F. de Souza and I. Barbi, "A new ZVS-PWM unity power factor rectifier with reduced conduction losses," in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 10, no. 6, pp. 746-752, Nov. 1995, doi: 10.1109/63.471294.
- G. V. T. Bascope and I. Barbi, "Generation of a family of non-isolated DC-DC PWM converters using new three-state switching cells," 2000 IEEE 31st Annual Power Electronics Specialists Conference. Conference Proceedings (Cat. No.00CH37018), Galway, Ireland, 2000, pp. 858-863 vol.2, doi: 10.1109/PESC.2000.879927.
- T. B. Lazzarin, G. A. T. Bauer and I. Barbi, "A Control Strategy for Parallel Operation of Single-Phase Voltage Source Inverters: Analysis, Design and Experimental Results," in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 60, no. 6, pp. 2194-2204, June 2013, doi: 10.1109/TIE.2012.2193856.
Books Published
editIvo's Research output can also be viewed from his Co-Authored book publications:
| Book Name | Year of Publications | Publisher |
| Fundamental Theory of the Induction Motor(in Portuguese) | 1980 | Federal University of Santa Catarina |
| Power Electronics (in Portuguese) | 1982 | Federal University of Santa Catarina |
| Switching Mode Power Supplies (in Portuguese) | 1984 | Federal University of Santa Catarina |
| Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters (in Portuguese) | 1989 | Federal University of Santa Catarina |
| Soft Commutation Isolated DC-DC Converters | 2019 | Springer |
| Switching-Capacitor Power Converters (in Portuguese) | 2020 | Federal University of Santa Catarina |
| Single-Phase Inverters (in Portuguese) | 2022 | Federal University of Santa Catarina |
Other Achievements
editIvo's remarkable accomplishments have been acknowledged with numerous prestigious honors, including:
- Recipient of the 2020 IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award.
- 2019: Featured Researcher, UFSC.
- 2010: Honorary President of the Brazilian Society of Power Electronics.
- 2001: Committee Prize Paper Award, IEEE Industry Applications Society.
- Advisor of 210 M. Sc. Thesis and Ph.D. Dissertations (1980-2024).
- Consulting activities for many local and international companies.
- Researcher of the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (Level 1A).
References
edit- ^ Barbi, Ivo. "IEEE Author Page".
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