Ignacio Zurbriggen, Simon Fraser University

Research

Read how they describe their research on their Simon Fraser University profile.

Power Converter Modelling & Control Energy Systems Integration and Optimization Multi-domain Systems Innovative Power Conversion Hardware and Magnetics

Latest papers

Dual-Loop Geometric Control of Stator Flux for Improved LVRT Response in DFIG-Based Wind Turbine Systems
IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy · 2025
Comprehensive System-Level Thermal Performance and Power Density Optimization in Enclosed Natural Convection PFC-LLC GaN Converters
IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications · 2025
State-Plane Centric Control of Bidirectional Dual Active Bridge Converters in V2X Applications
IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics · 2025 · senior author

All 50 publications

Latest funding

Sustainable Hydrogen Infrastructure for Transitioning towards Community Scale (SHIFT)
CFI · 2025 · Co-investigator
$7,063,088
State-of-the-Art Power Electronics Testing Facility for Modern Energy Systems
CFI · 2025 · Principal investigator
$100,000

All 2 grants and awards

50 publications.

01

Dual-Loop Geometric Control of Stator Flux for Improved LVRT Response in DFIG-Based Wind Turbine Systems

Jacqueline Dubreuil, Ignacio Galiano Zurbriggen, Jeff K. Pieper

IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy20255 citations

DOI: 10.1109/tste.2025.3555194

02

Comprehensive System-Level Thermal Performance and Power Density Optimization in Enclosed Natural Convection PFC-LLC GaN Converters

Rahil Samani, Ignacio Galiano Zurbriggen, Ruoyu Hou, Juncheng Lucas Lu, Andrew Michael Knight

IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications20254 citations

DOI: 10.1109/tia.2025.3532230

03

State-Plane Centric Control of Bidirectional Dual Active Bridge Converters in V2X Applications

Matteo Sposito, Ignacio Galiano Zurbriggen

IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics20252 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1109/tpel.2025.3592112

04

Coupled-Inductors Boost Converter With Quasi-Square-Wave Zero-Voltage-Switching

Mahmoud Nassary, Enric Vidal‐Idiarte, Ignacio Galiano Zurbriggen, Oswaldo López‐Santos, Javier Calvente

IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics20251 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1109/ojpel.2025.3561671

05

Multi-Loop State-Plane Control of DAB Converters

Matteo Sposito, Ignacio Galiano Zurbriggen

2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1109/ecce58356.2025.11260434

06

Ultra-Fast MPPT for Residential PV Systems With Low DC-Link Capacitance and Differential Power Processing

Nicolás Agüero Meineri, Ignacio Santana, Ignacio Galiano Zurbriggen

IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics202420 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1109/tpel.2024.3416928

07

Dual-Loop Estimation Based Adaptive Controller for Microgrid Connected Boost Converters

Ignacio Santana, Ignacio Galiano Zurbriggen

IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics20244 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1109/tpel.2024.3465271

08

State-Plane Control of DAB-based Battery Chargers

Matteo Sposito, Nicolás Agüero Meineri, Ignacio Santana, Ignacio Galiano Zurbriggen

20242 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1109/ecce55643.2024.10860804

09

Dual-Loop Geometric Control of Stator Flux for Improved LVRT Response in DFIG-Based Wind Turbine Systems

Jacqueline Dubreuil, Ignacio Galiano Zurbriggen, Jeff K. Pieper

20242 citations

DOI: 10.1109/apec48139.2024.10509067

10

Fast Transient DC-Bus Dynamics in GaN-based PFCs: Dual-Loop Geometric Control

Rahil Samani, Ignacio Galiano Zurbriggen, Matteo Sposito, Ignacio Santana

20241 citations

DOI: 10.1109/apec48139.2024.10509182

Sustainable Hydrogen Infrastructure for Transitioning towards Community Scale (SHIFT)

Co-investigatorCFI2025Innovation Fund: Innovation Fund 2025 Stream 1 (open)

Principal investigators: Steven Holdcroft, Keonhag Lee

Keywords: Green hydrogen, Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolysis, non-PGM catalysts, hydrogen compression, energy materials, power electronics, ML-enabled analysis AEM electrolyzer, electrical conversion, hydrogen compression, ML software

$7,063,088

State-of-the-Art Power Electronics Testing Facility for Modern Energy Systems

Principal investigatorCFI2025John R. Evans Leaders Fund: John R. Evans Leaders Fund – Funding for research infrastructure

Principal investigators: Zurbriggen, Ignacio Galiano

Keywords: Power Electronics, Energy Systems, Control, Modelling, Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicles, Battery Energy Storage Systems Power Electronics testbech, Lab power supply, Oscilloscope, Power analyzer

$100,000

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

Frequent collaborators

School of Sustainable Energy Engineering
Electrical and Software Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Co-authors at Simon Fraser University, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Ignacio Galiano Zurbriggen

Electrical and Software Engineering

50 shared papers, latest 2025

Martin Ordonez

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

32 shared papers, latest 2023

Jeff Pieper

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

2 shared papers, latest 2025

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Power Converter Modelling & Control Dear Professor Zurbriggen, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Dual-Loop Geometric Control of Stator Flux for Improved LVRT Response in DFIG-Based Wind Turbine Systems" (2025), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CFI-funded project "State-of-the-Art Power Electronics Testing Facility for Modern Energy Systems" (2025), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]