Next-Generation Control Systems for Power Electronics in the AI Era
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Power Electronics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 14
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Interests: photovoltaic system; multilevel inverter circuit; electric vehicle system; control applications in power electronics
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Dear Colleagues,
The increasing complexity of modern electrical and energy systems—driven by the proliferation of renewable energy sources, electric mobility, and distributed smart grids—demands a paradigm shift in control strategies for power electronic systems. As power electronics continue to permeate critical applications, the design of next-generation control systems must address not only the need for greater efficiency and reliability but also challenges related to real-time intelligence, optical sensing integration, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
This Special Issue, “Next-Generation Control Systems for Power Electronics in the AI Era”, aims to bring together the latest research and technological advancements at the intersection of intelligent control, machine learning, signal processing, optical diagnostics, and EMC-aware control strategies for power electronics. The issue focuses on the development and application of advanced, intelligent, and adaptive control systems that improve the performance and resilience of power electronic converters and systems under dynamic, nonlinear, and often harsh environments. Special attention is also given to optical-based monitoring and control solutions, and EMC-aware design, both of which are increasingly critical in high-speed and high-density power systems.
While traditional control and power electronics design have matured, the integration of artificial intelligence, non-intrusive optical diagnostics, and EMC mitigation within control systems remains a relatively underdeveloped yet crucial field. This Special Issue will supplement the existing literature by addressing current gaps and offering innovative solutions that are relevant for future power electronics applications. It aims to stimulate new interdisciplinary research and foster collaboration among control engineers, power electronics designers, EMC specialists, and AI researchers.
Scope:
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- AI/ML-based control algorithms for converters, inverters, and power interfaces
- Intelligent real-time fault detection and condition monitoring
- Model predictive control (MPC), reinforcement learning, and adaptive control
- Optical sensors and photonic systems in power electronics control and diagnostics
- EMC-compliant control and switching strategies in high-frequency power converters
- Co-design of control systems with EMC filters and shielding techniques
- Integration of edge computing, IoT, and embedded intelligence
- Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation, digital twin applications, and experimental validation
- Applications in renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, motor drives, and smart grids
Prof. Dr. Shahrin bin Md. Ayob
Dr. Siti Mahfuza Saimon
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- intelligent control systems
- power electronics
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- optical sensors and photonics
- electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
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