Advances in Power Electronics and Energy Conversion Systems: Multi-Domain Integration, Optimization, and Resilience for Next-Generation Energy Infrastructure

Topic Information

Dear Colleagues,

The global shift toward carbon neutrality, driven by the rapid expansion of distributed renewable energy resources (e.g., solar photovoltaics and wind power), electrified transportation (electric vehicles and rail systems), high-performance computing (data centers), and industrial automation, has imposed unprecedented demands on power conversion infrastructure. As the pivotal interface connecting energy sources, storage systems, loads, and grids, power electronic converters and integrated energy systems must excel in multiple dimensions, including power density, efficiency, reliability, safety, and adaptability to complex cyber–physical grid environments.

However, current technological advancements encounter significant challenges. Siloed optimizations across subdomains—such as power conversion, motor systems, energy storage, renewable energy integration, and power supply/substation systems—hinder synergistic improvements. Single-objective design approaches often fall short in addressing multi-scenario requirements, such as balancing high power density with extended lifespan. Moreover, insufficient integration of hardware innovation, intelligent algorithms, and system-level resilience impedes large-scale deployment. Overcoming these barriers necessitates cross-disciplinary breakthroughs spanning topology innovation, intelligent monitoring, adaptive control, and lifecycle management.

This Topic aims to compile cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews that address these multifaceted challenges. By bridging the gap between device-level innovation, system-level integration, and real-world applications, this initiative seeks to advance power electronics and energy conversion systems from isolated components to resilient, intelligent, and scalable solutions for next-generation energy infrastructure. Contributions are encouraged in, but not limited to, the following domains and topics:

• Topology Innovation and Multi-Objective Design Optimization

Novel circuit topologies for power converters, motor drive systems, energy storage interfaces, and smart substations. Emphasis on multi-objective optimization (efficiency, power density, cost, and EMC) leveraging wide bandgap (WBG) devices and modular architectures.

• High-Performance Control and Grid Stability

Advanced control strategies (MPC and adaptive/sensorless control) for renewable energy integration, motor drives, and power supply systems. Includes grid-tied stability analysis, impedance modeling, active damping, and power quality regulation.

• Condition Monitoring and Health Management (CM&HM)

Data-driven and physics-informed approaches for Health Prognostics and Management (PHM). Covers multi-physics state monitoring, Remaining Useful Life (RUL) prediction, and reliability assessment for converters, batteries, and rotating machines.

• Fault Diagnosis and Cyber–Physical Security

Intelligent fault detection/classification and cyber–physical security solutions. Focus on robust fault-tolerant control, system reconfiguration, and resilient operation under physical failures or cyberattacks.

• System Integration and Application Demonstrations

Scalable and thermally optimized designs for real-world scenarios, including EV charging, data centers, microgrids, and hybrid AC/DC distribution systems.

Prof. Dr. Hongjian Lin
Dr. Dong Xie
Dr. Xiangyu Meng
Dr. Junyu Chen
Dr. Weiyu Wang
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Applied Sciences applsci	2.5	6.1	2011	16 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Electricity electricity	1.8	4.4	2020	26.9 Days	CHF 1200	Submit
Electronics electronics	2.6	7.0	2012	16.4 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Journal of Low Power Electronics and Applications jlpea	1.8	4.6	2011	24.2 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Processes processes	2.8	5.7	2013	14.9 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Sci sci	-	5.4	2019	26.7 Days	CHF 1400	Submit
Sustainability sustainability	3.3	8.9	2009	17.9 Days	CHF 2400	Submit

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