Best Presentation Award
The Best Presentation Awards recognize outstanding oral and poster presentations delivered at ZPEC 2026. One winner is selected from each technical session based on presentation clarity, engagement, technical depth, and the ability to effectively communicate research findings to the audience.
Best Oral Presentation Award Winners
Paper #7973 | T01 Grid-Forming Technologies & Stability
Analysis of Transient Angle and Voltage Stability for Multiple Paralleled Grid-Forming Converters
Mengtong Huang, Yang Liu, Jingyang Fang
Shandong University
Paper #8795 | T02 Solid-State Transformers & Multiport Converters
A Four-Port Resonant DC/DC Converter with Switch Multiplexing for Hybrid Energy Systems
Sirui Huang1, Xilin Chen1, Zidong Tang2, Jingtao Xu1
1Central South University; 2Guangxi University
Paper #0859 | T03 AI for Power Electronics
FluxMind: Combining Large Language Models and Machine Learning for Inductor Design
Haopeng Shi, Han Cui
Tianjin University
Paper #7611 | T04 Data Center Power Systems
A Wide-Load-Range Integrated 4-Phase TLVR With Current-Mode Control
Caolei Pan1,2, Wen-Liang Zeng1,2, Zhaoxi Li3, Di Li3, Dongdong Chen3, Chi-Seng Lam1,2
1State Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI; 2University of Macau; 3Xidian University
Paper #7324 | T05 Invited Session: DC Grids
Decentralized Fault Classification Model for DC Microgrids Based on Physics-Informed Neural Networks
Yishi Yang, Zeyang Cheng, Zhiguo Hao, Ting Wang
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Paper #4162 | T06 Invited Session: Microgrid Control and Applications
Hybrid Training TD3 for Ripple Suppression of SSMPI in Islanded Microgrids
Xian Zhou1, Yu Zeng1, Dehong Zhou1, Zewei Shen1, Yuan Gao2, Jianxiao Zou1, Josep Pou3
1University of Electronic Science and Technology of China; 2University of Leicester; 3City University of Hong Kong
Best Poster Presentation Award Winners
Paper #8528 | P01 Wireless Power Transfer & HF Systems
Overvoltage and Oscillations Suppression in the Commutation Loop of a 3L-ANPC Converter Based on PCB Shielding Layer
Ziyi Wang, Xinpeng Zhang, Junpeng Cheng, Wenxi Yao, Wuhua Li
Zhejiang University
Paper #7547 | P02 EMI & Power Quality
A Method for Suppressing Harmonic Circulating Currents in Parallel Inverter System
Jingru Yang1, Min Chen1, Yan Zhang1, Qiang Ding2, Chong Yao1
1Zhejiang University; 2Power Electronics Hanotronies Company LTD
Paper #7340 | P03 Power Electronics Modeling and Control
EDC-Inspired Model Order Selection for Frequency-Domain Modeling of Grid-Tied Converters
Rui Chen, Lingyun Yang, Zhicong Huang
South China University of Technology
Paper #1985 | P04 Microgrids & DC Systems
Comparative Assessment of Contactors and SSPCs on Grid Safety in 540 V DC Aircraft Power Distribution Systems
Yongsheng He, Li Wang
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Paper #9879 | P05 AI, ML & Data-Driven Methods
Why Customized Core Design Matters: A Comparative Study of AI-Assisted Inductor Optimization
Zhihao Zhang1, Yanbo Zhu2, Xibin Yang2, Han Cui1
1Tianjin University; 2Beijing Tech Seed Technology Co., Ltd.
Paper #5780 | P06 Power Devices & Reliability
1200-V E-mode GaN Power Transistor with Low Dynamic Degradation Realized on Thick-buffer GaN on-Si Platform
Hao Chang, Junjie Yang, Youyi Yin, Maojun Wang, Bo Shen, Jin Wei
Peking University
Paper #3448 | P07 OBC & Renewable Energy Systems
Design and Control of a GaN-Based Single-Stage Bidirectional On-Board Charger with Reactive Power Regulation Capability
Mingqian Chen, Jiahao Zhang, Qingsong Wang
Southeast University
Paper #5775 | P08 Advanced Converter Topologies & Control
A Soft-Switching Common-Ground Switched-Capacitor Multilevel Inverter
Yu Qing, Hongye Liu, Lei Ma, Yangming Kou, Jia Yao
Nanjing University of Science and Technology
Paper #6462 | P09 Resonant & Active Bridge Converters
A PSFB-Resonant Three-Port Converter Based on Parallel Coupled Inductor and Resonant Capacitor
Kang Hong, Guo Xu, Guangfu Ning, Mei Su
Central South University
Paper #9493 | P10 Grid-Forming Converters & Control – I
Evaluation of Voltage-Source Properties of Grid-Forming Converters with Different Control Frameworks under Weak Grid
Yitian Wang, Chao Wu, Yong Wang
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Paper #7414 | P11 Grid-Forming Converters & Control – II
Design and Analysis of the Synchronous Loop in an SVG under Weak Grid Conditions
Jingyi Li1, Fei Wang1, Ke Jin1, Lintao Ren2, Tianling Shi1, Xiaokang Zhang1
1Shanghai University; 2Panxin Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Paper #7191 | P12 Power Electronics for Motor Drives & Machines
A NARX-Based Online IGBT Junction Temperature Estimation Method for Embedded Deployment in Electric Drive Systems
Lingyu Zhou1, Huichuang Bao2, Liang Cao3, Wenxi Yao1, Wuhua Li1
1Zhejiang University; 2Leadrive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.; 3Leadrive Technology (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
