Magnetism, Magnetic Levitation and Control System Applications

Magnetism and Contact-less Magnetic Levitation Applications

Magnetism has been a key point of emphasis for my research. Some of my critical activities include:

  1. Harnessing time-varying characteristics of alternative currents for Electro-magnetic coils. 
  2. Study of self and mutual inductance , parasitic capacitance and impedance of electro-magnetic coils
  3. Use of simulation software (ANSYS Maxwell, ANSYS Mechanical, COMSOL) for design and verification purposes.
  4. Coil manufacturing: Development of theoretical models, use of fill factors for real world performance, manufacturing and winding coils. 
  5. Development of enclosure to facilitate safe operations at high voltage and high current inputs, adhering to the regulations set by CSA

Use of principles of controls has also been a key point of emphasis during my academic career. Some of the key highlights are: 

  1. Use of controller to facilitate stable levitation through the principles of eddy current levitation. 
  2. Use of principles of adaptive controls (control principles where plant parameters are assumed to be variable as a function of time) for a pre-existing magnetic levitation system.
  3. Worked on development of a living sculpture utilizing the principles of electronics (sensor and actuator networks), architecture and psychology to develop the same
  4. Taken several courses in all levels of education to further progress my understanding of the principles of control systems.