Bulent Sarlioglu

Bulent Sarlioglu’s career has been a testament to his versatility and expertise. He is a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the director of technology and collaboration at the Wisconsin Electric Machines and Power Electronics Consortium. His work has significantly advanced the field of electrical machines, drives, and power electronics, particularly in electrifying transportation and industrial applications. His expertise is underscored by his impressive accolades, including 20 U.S. and numerous international patents and over 300 published technical papers.  His active involvement in multiple IEEE activities, including serving as the Chair of the PES Motor Subcommittee and the IAS Transportation Committee, has earned him recognition. He was nominated and selected as a Distinguished Lecturer for the IEEE Vehicle Technology Society (2021-Present) and IEEE Industrial Application Society (2019-2021). He received the prestigious IEEE PES Cyril Veniott Award in 2021 and the IEEE PELS  Outstanding Achievement Award in Aerospace Power in 2024. He became a fellow of the National Academy of Inverters in 2021 and an IEEE Fellow in 2022, a testament to his prestige and honor in the field. 

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Research Interests

• Power electronic converters using wide band-gap devices
• Electric motors and new topologies
• Permanent magnet motors
• Electrification of vehicles
• Industrial applications