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Juan Carlos Balda Data-verified
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High Impact
Lecturer at the University o
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32 h-index
255 pubs
4,182 cited
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Juan Carlos Balda's research investigates advancements in power electronics, with a particular focus on high-power density converters and thermal management solutions for semiconductor devices. His work has explored interleaved zero-current-switching boost converters for automotive applications, emphasizing enhanced efficiency across a wide range of operating conditions.
Balda has also studied optimal medium-voltage cascaded H-bridge converters for high-power distribution systems and the analysis of current resonances in medium-voltage, medium-frequency transformers due to winding parasitic capacitances. His research extends to thermal management, including the development of additively manufactured polymer-metal coolers and conventional/topologically optimized polymer manifolds for direct cooling of power electronics, aiming to improve heat dissipation from discrete semiconductor packages.
He has a significant publication record, with over 250 publications and an h-index of 32. Balda has collaborated with several researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Ahmed Rahouma, Shamar Christian, Roderick Amir Gomez, and David A. Porras Fernandez, with whom he shares multiple publications.
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- h-index: 32
- Publications: 255
- Citations: 4,182
Selected Publications
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Microgrid Controller Validation via High-Power Alpha Testing Wesley G. Schwartz (2025)
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A 155 KW/L 800 V Traction Inverter Using Discrete SiC Devices (2025)
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An ANPC-Based Building Block for Medium-Voltage Applications (2025)
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Serial Peripheral Interface Based Primary Layer Control of a Solid State Transformer (2024)
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Hardware-in-the-Loop Test Verification Method for Industrial Microgrid Solutions (2024)
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High-Frequency Effects on Magnetics and Converter Performance: Implications for Power Electronic Converter Design (2024)
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The National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission Test Facility (2024)
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Cyber Resiliency of a Solid-State Power Substation (2024)
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Selection of HV SiC MOSFET Modules for MV-CHB for Distribution System Applications (2023)
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A 4.16kV/750kVA MV Power Conditioning System for Distribution System Applications (2023)
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A Hybrid Si/SiC MV Power Conditioning System for Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (2023)
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A 3<sup>rd</sup> Gen 10-kV SiC MOSFET High-Frequency Power Conversion Block for MV Applications (2023)
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A Three-Phase Isolated Building Block for High-Power Medium-Voltage Grid Applications (2023)
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Optimal Medium-Voltage Cascaded H-Bridge Converters for High-Power Distribution System Applications (2023)
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Sliding Window-Based Thermal Topography Determining Thermal Impedance and Thermal Coupling (2023)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Yue Zhao
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
12 shared publications
In database
- A Review of Current Research Trends in Power-Electronic Innovations in Cyber–Physical Systems
- High Power Density Interleaved ZCS 80-kW Boost Converter for Automotive Applications
- A Current-Fed Dual-Half-Bridge-Based Composite Converter With Improved Light-Load Efficiency Through a Multi-Variable Optimization
- A Three-Phase Isolated Building Block for High-Power Medium-Voltage Grid Applications
- Design of Nanocrystalline Medium-Voltage Medium-Frequency Three-Phase Transformers for Grid-Connected Applications
Showing 5 of 12 shared publications
Germán G. Oggier
Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (AR)
12 shared publications
- Analysis of Current Resonances due to Winding Parasitic Capacitances in Medium-Voltage Medium-Frequency Transformers
- Optimal Medium-Voltage Cascaded H-Bridge Converters for High-Power Distribution System Applications
- A High-Efficiency Isolated PFC AC–DC Topology With Reduced Number of Semiconductor Devices
- Static and Dynamic Characterization of 3.3-kV SiC MOSFET Modules With and Without External Anti- Parallel SiC JBS Diode
- A Three-Phase Isolated Building Block for High-Power Medium-Voltage Grid Applications
Showing 5 of 12 shared publications
Roberto A. Fantino
Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (AR)
11 shared publications
- High Power Density Interleaved ZCS 80-kW Boost Converter for Automotive Applications
- Synchronous-Variable-Frequency Control of Bidirectional DCM Interleaved DC–DC Converter for Wide-Range Enhanced Efficiency
- Design of Nanocrystalline Medium-Voltage Medium-Frequency Three-Phase Transformers for Grid-Connected Applications
- Inductor and Transformer-Coupled Magnetic Structure for Zero-Ripple dc-dc Ćuk Converter
- Construction and Testing of a 13.8 kV, 750 kVA 3-Phase Current Compensator Using Modular Switching Positions
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Ahmed Rahouma
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
10 shared publications
In database
- Optimal Medium-Voltage Cascaded H-Bridge Converters for High-Power Distribution System Applications
- Static and Dynamic Characterization of 3.3-kV SiC MOSFET Modules With and Without External Anti- Parallel SiC JBS Diode
- A Review of Medium-Voltage Front-End Converters for Grid-Connected Battery Energy Storage Systems
- A Medium-Voltage SiC Flying Capacitor Converter Design for 25-kV Distribution Systems
- Construction and Testing of a 13.8 kV, 750 kVA 3-Phase Current Compensator Using Modular Switching Positions
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Shamar Christian
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
9 shared publications
In database
- High power density thermal management of discrete semiconductor packages enabled by additively manufactured hybrid polymer-metal coolers
- High Power Density Interleaved ZCS 80-kW Boost Converter for Automotive Applications
- Synchronous-Variable-Frequency Control of Bidirectional DCM Interleaved DC–DC Converter for Wide-Range Enhanced Efficiency
- Etching Process to Reduce Interlamination Short Circuits and Core Loss Comparison for Tape-Wound Cut Cores
- Minimizing DC-Link Capacitor RMS Current in Power Conversion Units Through Synchronous Operation
Showing 5 of 9 shared publications
Roderick Amir Gomez
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
7 shared publications
In database
- High Power Density Interleaved ZCS 80-kW Boost Converter for Automotive Applications
- A Three-Phase Isolated Building Block for High-Power Medium-Voltage Grid Applications
- Comparison of High-Frequency Ferrite and Nanocrystalline Core Losses Using Identical Geometries
- Etching Process to Reduce Interlamination Short Circuits and Core Loss Comparison for Tape-Wound Cut Cores
- Three Phase Dual Active Bridges with Integrated Series Inductance using 10-kV SiC MOSFETs for Medium-Voltage Grid Applications
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
David A. Porras
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
7 shared publications
- Optimal Medium-Voltage Cascaded H-Bridge Converters for High-Power Distribution System Applications
- A Three-Phase Isolated Building Block for High-Power Medium-Voltage Grid Applications
- Three Phase Dual Active Bridges with Integrated Series Inductance using 10-kV SiC MOSFETs for Medium-Voltage Grid Applications
- A Hybrid Si/SiC MV Power Conditioning System for Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- A 4.16kV/750kVA MV Power Conditioning System for Distribution System Applications
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Sudip K. Mazumder
University of Illinois Chicago (US)
5 shared publications
- A Review of Current Research Trends in Power-Electronic Innovations in Cyber–Physical Systems
- Inductor and Transformer-Coupled Magnetic Structure for Zero-Ripple dc-dc Ćuk Converter
- Cyber Resiliency of a Solid-State Power Substation
- CFP for PEDG 2021
- Serial Peripheral Interface Based Primary Layer Control of a Solid State Transformer
Roderick A. Gomez Jimenez
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
5 shared publications
In database
- Analysis of Current Resonances due to Winding Parasitic Capacitances in Medium-Voltage Medium-Frequency Transformers
- Design of Nanocrystalline Medium-Voltage Medium-Frequency Three-Phase Transformers for Grid-Connected Applications
- Optimization Design Algorithm for Dual-Active Bridge Converters Using Parallel Power Modules
- Non-Dissipative Regenerative Snubber for Isolated DC-DC Cuk Converter
- High-Frequency Effects on Magnetics and Converter Performance: Implications for Power Electronic Converter Design
R. Adapa
Electric Power Research Institute (US)
4 shared publications
- Cyber Resiliency of a Solid-State Power Substation
- Construction and Testing of a 13.8 kV, 750 kVA 3-Phase Current Compensator Using Modular Switching Positions
- Selection of HV SiC MOSFET Modules for MV-CHB for Distribution System Applications
- Serial Peripheral Interface Based Primary Layer Control of a Solid State Transformer
Aniket Ajay Lad
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (US)
4 shared publications
- High power density thermal management of discrete semiconductor packages enabled by additively manufactured hybrid polymer-metal coolers
- Conventional and topologically optimized polymer manifolds for direct cooling of power electronics
- Additively Manufactured Flow Manifolds Enable High Performance Direct Cooling for High Density Power Electronics
- A 155 KW/L 800 V Traction Inverter Using Discrete SiC Devices
Nenad Miljkovic
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (US)
4 shared publications
- High power density thermal management of discrete semiconductor packages enabled by additively manufactured hybrid polymer-metal coolers
- Conventional and topologically optimized polymer manifolds for direct cooling of power electronics
- Additively Manufactured Flow Manifolds Enable High Performance Direct Cooling for High Density Power Electronics
- A 155 KW/L 800 V Traction Inverter Using Discrete SiC Devices
David A. Porras Fernandez
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 shared publications
In database
- Comparison of High-Frequency Ferrite and Nanocrystalline Core Losses Using Identical Geometries
- Optimization Design Algorithm for Dual-Active Bridge Converters Using Parallel Power Modules
- Non-Dissipative Regenerative Snubber for Isolated DC-DC Cuk Converter
- High-Frequency Effects on Magnetics and Converter Performance: Implications for Power Electronic Converter Design
H. Alan Mantooth
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- A Review of Current Research Trends in Power-Electronic Innovations in Cyber–Physical Systems
- The National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission Test Facility
- Hardware-in-the-Loop Test Verification Method for Industrial Microgrid Solutions
R. Adapa
Electric Power Research Institute (US)
3 shared publications
- Optimal Medium-Voltage Cascaded H-Bridge Converters for High-Power Distribution System Applications
- A Medium-Voltage SiC Flying Capacitor Converter Design for 25-kV Distribution Systems
- A Hybrid Si/SiC MV Power Conditioning System for Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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