Pengyu Lai Data-verified

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Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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9 h-index 34 pubs 247 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Pengyu Lai's research focuses on the development and analysis of semiconductor devices, particularly silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and SCR devices, for high-temperature and harsh environments. His work investigates methods for monitoring junction temperature, designing integrated gate drivers for power modules, and creating optocouplers for optical galvanic isolation in high-density power applications. Lai has also explored the use of Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (LTCC) packaging for current sensors and gate drivers, demonstrating their utility in high-temperature SiC power modules operating up to 250°C. His research includes the development of area-efficient SiC SCR devices for on-chip electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. Lai collaborates with researchers Zhong Chen, Hui Wang, Salahaldein Ahmed, and Sudharsan Chinnaiyan at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, with whom he has co-authored numerous publications.

Metrics

  • h-index: 9
  • Publications: 34
  • Citations: 247

Selected Publications

  • A New Simulation Method to Assess Temperature and Radiation Effects on SiC Resonant-Converter Reliability (2026)
  • A Simplified Gate Driver Architecture for Achieving Fast Switching in Medium-Voltage SiC Power Modules (2025)
  • TCAD-Aided Investigation of Temperature-Dependent Behavior in 4H-SiC P-Channel MOSFETs Up to 500°C (2025)
  • <i>(Invited)</i> High-Temperature Reliability of Ti-Based Ohmic Contacts to SiC (2025)
  • Design Optimizations of Micrometer SiC CMOS Devices for High-Temperature IC Applications (2025)
  • Design and Validation of a 100 kHz Inner-Paralleled Si+SiC Hybrid Multilevel Converter for Medium-Voltage Electric Traction Drives (2025)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • A 200 <sup>∘</sup>C SiC Phase-Leg Power Module With Integrated Gate Drivers: Development, Performance Assessment, and Path Forward (2025)
  • Design and Characterization of 1.2 kV Optically Isolated Half-Bridge Modules for High Temperature Operation (2024)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Characterization of Silicon Carbide Low-Voltage n/p-Channel MOSFETs at High Temperatures (2024)
    3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Electrical Safe Operating Area and Latent Damage of SiC Low-Voltage nMOS Under TLP and VF-TLP Stresses (2024)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • A review of silicon carbide CMOS technology for harsh environments (2024)
    31 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Electrical and thermal characterization of (250 °C) SiC power module integrated with LTCC-based isolated gate driver (2024)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Demonstration and Optimization of a 250°C LTCC-based Gate Driver for High Density, High-Temperature Power Modules (2023)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • A Medium-Voltage Multilevel Hybrid Converter Using 3.3kV Silicon Carbide MOSFETs and Silicon IGBT Modules (2023)
    4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • High-Temperature (250°C) SiC Power Module Integrated with LTCC-Based Isolated Gate Driver (2023)
    5 citations DOI OpenAlex

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