Recent Advances in Control for PMSM Drives
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrical Machines and Drives".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 27
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) have become the cornerstone of high-performance electric drive systems due to their high efficiency, power density, and superior dynamic response. In recent years, the control of PMSM drives has undergone significant innovation to meet the evolving demands of electrification across various sectors, including electric vehicles, industrial automation, renewable energy systems, and aerospace applications.
This Special Issue aims to present and explore the latest research and technological advancements in control strategies for PMSM drives. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Advanced nonlinear and model predictive control techniques;
- Multilevel inverter control for PMSM drives;
- Sensorless control and state estimation methods;
- High-speed and high-efficiency operation under wide-load conditions;
- Adaptive and intelligent control using AI/ML algorithms;
- Fault-tolerant and resilient control for PMSM drives;
- Harmonic reduction, torque ripple minimization, and acoustic noise suppression;
- Real-time implementation and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) validation.
By bringing together novel theoretical insights and practical developments, this topic serves as a platform for academics, engineers, and practitioners to share cutting-edge solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible in PMSM drive control.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Xin Yuan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- motor drives
- sensorless control
- model predictive control
- parameter identification
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