Publications

Peer Reviewed Journal Papers

  • Agamy M, Tao F & Elasser A (2021) “High Speed Medium Voltage SiC Thyristors For Pulse Power Applications,” Accepted for publication in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, (Early Access)

  • Khan A, Eberle W, Wang L, Khan U, Ahmed S & Agamy M (2021) “Novel Multilevel Inverters Based on AC-AC Converter for Photovoltaic Applications,” Accepted for publication in IEEE Journal on Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics (Early Access)

  • Khan A, Lu Y, Khan U, Wang L, Eberle W & Agamy M (2020) “Novel Transformer-less Buck–Boost Inverters Without Leakage Current,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Vol. 67, No. 12, pp. 10442-10454.

  • Khan A, Eberle W, Wang L, Akbar F, Khan U, Lu Y & Agamy M (2020) “Coupled-Inductor Buck–Boost Inverter With Reduced Current Ripple,” IEEE Transaction on Power Electronics, Vol. 35, No. 8, pp. 7933-7946.

  • Dong D, Raju R, Ganireddy G & Agamy M (2019) “A Rotational Control in Medium-Voltage Modular Solid-State Transformer-Based Converter System,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 55, No. 6, pp. 6223-6233 [First Prize Paper Award]

  • Khan A, Lu Y, Eberle W, Wang L, Khan U, Cha H & Agamy M (2019) “Single-stage bidirectional buck–boost inverters using a single inductor and eliminating the common-mode leakage current,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Vol. 35, No. 2, pp. 1269-1281.

  • Dong D., Agamy M., Bebic J., Chen Q. & Mandrusiak G. (2019). “A Modular SiC High-Frequency Solid-State Transformer for Medium-Voltage Applications: Design, Implementation, and Testing”. IEEE Journal on Selected and Emerging Topics in Power Electronics, Vol 7, pp. 768-778

  • Dong D., Agamy M., Harfman-Todorovic M. , Liu X. & Cioffi P. (2018). “A PV Residential Micro-inverter with Grid-support Function: Design, Implementation and Field Testing”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol 54, pp. 469-481.

  • Agamy M., Dong D., Garces L., Zhang Y., Dame M., Wu X. & Pan Y. (2017). “A High Power Medium Voltage Resonant Dual Active Bridge for MVDC Ship Power Networks”. IEEE Journal on Selected and Emerging Topics in Power Electronics, Vol 5, pp. 88-99.

  • Elasser A., Agamy M., Nasadoski J., Mari J., Bertrand B., Stum Z., Raju R., Losee P. & Stevanovic L. (2014) " Static and Dynamic Characterization of 6.5kV, 100A SiC Bipolar PiN Diode Modules". IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 50. pp. 609-619.

  • Agamy M., Harfman-Todorovic M., Elasser A., Chi S., Sabate J., McCann A., Zhang L., Mueller F. & Steigerwald R. (2014) "Efficient DC-DC Power Converters for Distributed PV Applications," IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Vol. 29. pp. 674-684.

  • Agamy M., Chi S., Elasser A., Harfman-Todorovic M., Jiang Y., Mueller F. & Tao F. (2013) "A High Power Density Dc-Dc Converter for Distributed PV Architectures," IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, Vol. 3. pp. 791-798.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2011) “An Adaptive Energy Storage Technique for Efficiency Improvement of Single Stage Three-Level Resonant AC/DC Converters,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 47. pp. 176-184.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2011) “A Hybrid State Space Model for Single Stage Three Level Resonant Rectifiers,” International Review on Modelling and Simulation, Vol. 4. pp. 441-456.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2009) “A Three Level Resonant Single Stage Power Factor Correction Converter: Design, Analysis and Implementation,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Vol. 56. pp. 2095-2107.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2009) “Performance Comparison of Different Three-Level Resonant Topologies for Single Stage Power Factor Correction,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Vol. 24. pp. 1023-1031.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2009) “Single Stage Three Level Full Bridge Resonant AC/DC Converter,” The International Journal of Electronics, Vol. 96. pp. 281-294.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2008) “A Variable Frequency Phase Shift Controller for Single Stage Three Level Resonant PFC Converters,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Vol. 23. pp. 2290-2300.

  • Agamy M., Yousef H. & Sebakhy O. (2008) “On the Design and Stability of an Adaptive Fuzzy Sliding Mode Controller,” The International Review of Automatic Control, Vol. 1. pp. 72-80.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2007) “A Robust Controller for a Three-Level Single Stage Resonant AC/DC Converter,” The International Review of Electrical Engineering, Vol. 2. pp. 687-694.

Patents

Granted patents

  • Agamy M, Ramabhadran R, Elasser A, Wiegman H, Rush K (2021) “Method to operate energy storage system,” European Patent # EP3616289B1

  • Ramabhadran R, Agamy M, Elasser A & Huh K (2020) “A boost-buck converter with Coupled inductors for EV charging,” US Patent # 10574144B2

  • Dong D., Garces L., Agamy M., Raju R. & Pan Y. (2019) “SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A POWER CONVERTER,” European Patent # EP3240174B1

  • Agamy M., Harfman-Todorovic M., Elasser A. & Galbraith A. (2019) “Methods for locating ground faults and insulation degradation condition in energy conversion systems,” European Patent # EP2750258B1

  • Agamy M., Dong D., Pan Y. & Garces L. (2019) “System and method for operating a DC to DC power converter,” US Patent # US10211747B2

  • Cioffi P. & Agamy M. (2018) “Universal microinverter mounting bracket for a photovoltaic panel and associated method,” US Patent # US10164566B2

  • Agamy M., Dong D., Elasser A., Caiafa A. & Cioffi P. (2018) “Downhole switch assemblies and methods,” US Patent # US10110013B2

  • Cioffi P. & Agamy M. (2018) “System for mounting a microinverter to a photovoltaic panel and method of making same,” US Patent # US10069457B2

  • Agamy M., Elasser A. & Huh K. (2018) “System and method for a DC/DC converter,” US Patent # US9960687B2

  • Dong D., Caiafa A., Agamy M. & Elasser A. (2018) “Methods and systems for controlling voltage switching,” US Patent # US9856722B2

  • Liu X., Garces L., Harfman-Todorovic M. & Agamy M. (2017) “System and method for soft switching power inversion,” US Patent # 9705422B2

  • Dong D., Garces L., Agamy M., Raju R. & Pan Y. (2017) “System and method for operating a power converter,” US Patent # US9667157B2

  • Agamy M., Wiegman H., Zhou R. & Berner A. (2016) “Direct current electric power systems and method of operating the same,” US Patent # US9525355B2

  • Tao F., Agamy M., Elasser A. & Kirlew P. (2016) “Gate drive unit and method for controlling a gate drive unit,” US Patent # US9401708B2

  • Thomas B., Elasser A., Bollapragada S., Galbraith A., Agamy M. & Garifullin M. (2016) “System and method for design and optimization of grid connected photovoltaic power plant with multiple photovoltaic module technologies,” US Patent # US9300140B2

  • Agamy M., Elasser A., Galbraith A. & Harfman-Todorovic M. (2015) “Methods for locating ground faults and insulation degradation condition in energy conversion systems,” US Patent # US9103865B2

  • Agamy M., Elasser A., Sabate J., Galbraith A. & Harfman-Todorovic M. (2014) “Switching coordination of distributed dc-dc converters for highly efficient photovoltaic power plants,” US Patent # US8829715B2

  • Steigerwald R., Elasser A., Sabate J., Harfman-Todorovic & Agamy M. (2012) “DC to DC power converters and methods of controlling the same,” US Patent # US8330299B2

  • Jain P. & Agamy M. (2012) “Adaptive power converter and related circuitry,” US Patent # US8184456B2

Filed Applications and Submitted Disclosures

  • Agamy M, Shen Z, Okoniewski M & Nielsen J (2020) “Method to control resonant converters for variable RF heating load profiles,” Provisional US patent application (B&P File No. 23531-P56967US00)

  • Das P. & Agamy M. (2019) “Selectively Dimmable Multi Channel LLC Resonant converter based LED Driver,” disclosure submitted (Disclosure ID: FY2020-3)

  • Agamy M., Ramabhadran R., Elasser A., Wiegman H., Rush K. (2017) “Method to operate energy storage system,” International Patent Application # WO/2018/222672A1

  • Xu F., Elasser A., Huh K. & Agamy M. (2018) “System and Method for Soft Switching a DC/DC Converter,” U.S. Patent Application # US20180212545A1

  • Agamy M. & Shen Z. (2018) “Method to control resonant converters for variable RF heating load profiles,” disclosure submitted

  • Agamy M., Dong D., Raju R. & Bebic J. (2018), “Method for control and protection of a resonant converter,” disclosure submitted – (GE Docket #326156)

  • Agamy M., Garces L., Dong D. & Pan Y. (2017) “Control of resonant dual active bridge,” International Patent Application # WO/2017/123241A1

  • Ramabhadran R., Agamy M., Elasser A. & Huh K. (2017) “System and method for high efficiency ultra-fast charging,” – disclosure submitted – (GE Docket #324168)

  • Agamy M., Harfman-Todorovic M. & Elasser A. (2014) "Multi-Level Converter," U.S. Patent Application # US 20140001856A1

  • Agamy M., Harfman-Todorovic M., Galbraith A. & Elasser A. (2013) "Methods for Limiting PV String Voltage," U.S. Patent Application # US 20130076144A1

  • Gupta R., Agamy M., Raju R. & Datta R. (2013) "Scalable-Voltage Current Fed Power Electronic System for Multi-Phase AC or DC Loads," U.S. Patent Application # US 20130343089A1

Peer Reviewed Conference Papers

  • Khamis A, Agamy M (2021 Forthcoming), “Magnetic Component Design for Split Duty Cycle Coupled Multi-Phase Boost-Buck Converter,” Accepted for publication, to appear in Proceedings of IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC)

  • Khamis A, Agamy M (2021 Forthcoming) “Switching Pattern Analysis of Coupled Multi-Phase Boost-Buck Converters,” Accepted for publication, to appear in Proceedings of IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC)

  • Khamis A, Agamy M & Ramabhadran R (2020) “Split Duty Cycle Coupled Multi-phase Boost-Buck Converter,” Proceedings of IEEE Energy Conversion Conference and Expo (ECCE), pp. 621-627.

  • Agamy M, Tao F & Elasser A (2019) “A High Speed SiC Thyristor Gate Driver for Pulse Power Applications,” Proceedings of IEEE Energy Conversion Conference and Expo (ECCE), pp. 5694-5699

  • Agamy M. & Ndiaye I. (2019) “System Level Assessment of High Penetration of PV Inverters with Grid Support Capability on Distribution Networks” Proceedings of IEEE Photovoltaics Specialists Conference (PVSC)

  • Dong D., Raju R., Ganireddy G. & Agamy M. (2018) “Rotational control method with transformer loss savings in solid-state transformer based converter system” Proceedings of IEEE Energy Conversion Conference and Expo (ECCE) pp. 3088-3094.

  • Chen Q., Raju R., Dong D. & Agamy M. (2018) “High Frequency Transformer Insulation in Medium Voltage SiC enabled Air-cooled Solid-State Transformers” Proceedings of IEEE Energy Conversion Conference and Expo (ECCE) pp. 2436-2443.

  • Elasser A., Ramabhadran R., Agamy M., Peng H., Huh K. & Nasadoski J. (2018) “Emerging GaN Power Devices for Efficient & Compact Power Conversion” Proceedings of IEEE Energy Conversion Conference and Expo (ECCE) pp. 1969-1974.

  • Dong D., Agamy M., Raju R. & Zhou R. (2017) “Design of high-speed H-bridge converter using discrete SiC MOSFETs for solid-state transformer applications” Proceedings of IEEE Energy Conversion Conference and Expo (ECCE) pp. 1379-1386.

  • Agamy M., Dong D., Garces L., Zhang Y., Atalla A., Dame M. & Pan Y. (2016) “High Power Medium Voltage Resonant Dual Active Bridge,” Proceedings of IEEE Energy Conversion Conference and Expo (ECCE) pp. 1-6

  • Atalla A., Agamy M., Dame M., Hao L., Weeber K. & Pan Y. (2016) “Advancements in High Power High Frequency Transformer Design for Resonant Converter Circuits,” Proceedings of IEEE Energy Conversion Conference and Expo (ECCE) pp. 1-8

  • Dong D., Garces L., Agamy M., Dai J., She H., Li X. & Pan Y. (2016) “Control and Operation of Resonant Dual Active Bridge for DC Marine Architectures,” Proceedings of IEEE Energy Conversion Conference and Expo (ECCE) pp. 1-9.

  • *Saasaa R., Eberle W. & Agamy M. (2016) “A Single-Stage Interleaved LLC PFC Converter,” Proceedings of IEEE Energy Conversion Conference and Expo (ECCE) pp. 1-6.

  • Liu X., Agamy M., Harfman-Todorovic M., Garces L. & Dong D. (2016) “A Low Cost Micro-Inverter with Soft Switching Capability Utilizing Circulating Current,” Proceedings of IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) pp. 3403-3408.

  • Wu X., Ndiaye I. & Agamy M. (2015) “Impact of Micro-inverter Reactive Power Support Capability in High Penetration Residential PV Networks,” Proceedings of the IEEE Photovoltaics Specialists Conference (PVSC) pp. 1-6.

  • Bufi C., Elasser A. & Agamy M. (2015) “A system reliability trade-off study for centralized and distributed PV architectures,” Proceedings of the IEEE Photovoltaics Specialists Conference (PVSC) pp. 1-5.

  • Sellick R., Agamy M., Hao L. & Weeber K. (2015) “A high-speed HVDC breaker topology with integral voltage-changing capability,” Proceedings of IEEE Electrical Insulation Conference (EIC) pp. 123-126.

  • Agamy M., Dame M., Dai J., Li X., Cioffi P., Sellick R. & Gupta R. (2015) “Resonant converter building blocks for high power, high voltage applications,” Proceedings of IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC) pp. 2116-2121.

  • Gupta R., Agamy M., Dame M., Dai J., Li X. Cioffi P. & Sellick R. (2015) “Fault resilient high efficiency stacked resonant converters for multi-terminal DC architectures,” Proceedings of IET International Conference on AC and DC Transmission (ACDC) pp. 1-7.

  • Harfman-Todorovic M., Tao F., Agamy M., Dong D., Liu X., Garces L., Zhou R., Delgado E., Marabell D., Stephens C. & Steigerwald R. (2014)“A high efficiency PV microinverter with grid support functions,” Proceedings of the Energy Conversion Conference and Expo (ECCE) pp. 4244-4250.

  • Harfman Todorovic M., Tao F., Zhou R., Steigerwald R., Agamy M., Jiang Y., Garces L., Schutten M. & Marabell D. (2014) “A multi-objective study for down selection of a micro-inverter topology for residential applications,” Proceedings of the IEEE Photovoltaics Specialists Conference (PVSC) pp. 3108-3113.

  • Elasser A., Agamy M., Harfman-Todorovic M., Chi S., McCann A., Baxter B., Smith B., Zhang L., Wang L., Tao F., Sabate J., Mueller F., Dodge J., Gonzalez S. & Fresquez A. (2013) “Field Installation and Evaluation of a 20kW Rooftop PV System Using 3.5kW String Level MPPT DC/DC Converters and a Central Inverter,” Proceedings of the IEEE Photovoltaics Specialists Conference (PVSC) pp. 87-93.

  • Agamy M., Harfman-Todorovic M. & Elasser A. (2013) “Ground Fault and Insulation Degradation Detection and Localization in PV Plants,” Proceedings of the IEEE Photovoltaics Specialists Conference (PVSC) pp. 2840-2844.

  • Agamy M., Essakiappan S., Harfman-Todorovic M. & Elasser A. (2013) “A Transformer-less Partial Power Boost Converter for PV Applications Using a Three-Level Switching Cell," Proceedings of IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) pp. 2934-2939.

  • Elasser A., Agamy M., Nasadoski J., Mari J., Bertrand B., Stum Z., Raju R., Losee P. & Stevanovic L. (2012) " Static and Dynamic Characterization of 6.5kV, 100A SiC Bipolar PiN Diode Modules," Proceedings of the Energy Conversion Conference and Expo (ECCE) pp. 3595-3602.

  • Agamy M., Harfman-Todorovic M., Elasser A., Sabate J., McCann A., Zhang L., Mueller F. & Steigerwald R. (2012) " A High Efficiency DC-DC Converter Topology Suitable for Distributed Large Commercial and Utility Scale PV Systems," Proceedings of EPE-PEMC, ECCE Europe, pp. LS2d. 3-1-LS2d. 3-6.

  • Agamy M., Chi S., Elasser A., Harfman-Todorovic M., Jiang Y., Mueller F. & Tao F. (2012) "A High Power Density Dc-Dc Converter for Distributed PV Architectures," Proceedings of the IEEE Photovoltaics Specialists Conference (PVSC) pp. 1-8.

  • Agamy M., Harfman-Todorovic M., Elasser A., Sabate J. & Steigerwald R. (2011) “Dc-Dc Converter Topology Assessment for Large Scale Distributed Photovoltaic Plant Architectures,” Proceedings of the Energy Conversion Conference and Expo (ECCE) pp.764-769.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2011) “An Overview of Methods to Increase the Power Handling Capability of Single Stage AC-DC Converters,” Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE) pp. 147-152.

  • Elasser A., Agamy M., Sabate J., Steigerwald R., Fisher R. & Harfman-Todorovic M. (2010) “A Comparative Study of Central and Distributed MPPT Architectures for Megawatt Utility and Large Scale Commercial Photovoltaic Plants,” Proceedings of the 36th Industrial Electronics Annual Meeting (IECON) pp. 2753-2758.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2009) “An Adaptive Energy Storage Technique for Efficiency Improvement of Single Stage Three-Level Resonant AC/DC Converters,” Proceedings of IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) pp. 1005-1010.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2008) “A Small Signal State Space Model of Single Stage Three Level Resonant AC/DC Converters,” Proceedings of the IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference (PESC) pp.1407-1413.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2008) “A Variable Structure Controller for a Single Stage Three Level Resonant PFC Rectifier,” Proceedings of the IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) pp. 1207-1213.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2007) “A Discrete Time Controller for a Single Stage Three Level Resonant PFC Converter operated with Variable Frequency Phase Shift Modulation,” Proceedings of the International Telecommunication Energy Conference (INTELEC) pp. 242-247.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2007) “Modelling of Single Stage Three Level Resonant AC/DC Converters Operating with Variable Frequency Phase Shift Modulation,” Proceedings of the 38th Power Electronics Specialists Conference, (PESC) pp. 1962-1967.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2007) “A New Full Bridge Three Level Resonant AC/DC Converter Topology,” Proceedings of the 38th Power Electronics Specialists Conference, (PESC) pp. 2699-2704.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2007) “Discrete Time Modelling of Variable Frequency Pulse Width Modulation Controlled Single Stage Three-Level Resonant AC/DC Converters,” Proceedings of the 20th Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE) pp. 994-997.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2007) “A Current Sensorless Sliding Mode Controller for a Three Level Resonant Single Stage PFC AC/DC Converter,” Proceedings of the 20th Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE) pp.698-701.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2006)” A New Cycle by Cycle Controller for a Three Level Resonant Single Stage Power Factor Correction Converter”, Proceedings of the 32nd IEEE Industrial Electronics Conference (IECON) pp. 2318-2323.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2006) “A State Space Modeling Approach of a Single-Stage Three Level Resonant AC/DC Converter Operating in Discontinuous Conduction Mode”, Proceedings of the International Telecommunication Energy Conference (INTELEC) pp. 560-566.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2006) “Performance Evaluation of Single-Stage Three-level Resonant AC/DC Converter Topologies” Proceedings of the International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE) pp. 1253-1258.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2006) “Modeling and Dynamics of a Single-Stage Three-level Resonant AC/DC Converter Operating with Combined Variable Frequency & PWM Control”, Proceedings of the 37th Power Electronics Specialists Conference, (PESC) pp. 1385-1390.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2006) “A Comparative Study of Two Controllers for Single Stage Three-Level Resonant AC/DC Converters”, Proceedings of the 19th Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, (CCECE) pp., 1231-1234.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2006) “A Single Stage Three Level Resonant LLC AC/DC Converter Using a Variable- Frequency-Phase-Shift Controller and a Voltage Balancing Auxiliary Circuit”, Proceedings of 21st Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) pp. 411-416.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2005) “A Single Stage PFC Three Level Resonant AC/DC Converter Using Combined Phase Shift and Frequency Control”, Proceedings of 31st IEEE Industrial Electronics Conference (IECON) pp. 1166-1171.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2005) “A New Zero Voltage Switching Single Stage Power Factor Corrected Three Level Resonant AC/DC Converter”, Proceedings of 31st IEEE Industrial Electronics Conference (IECON) pp. 1178-1183.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2005) “A New Single Stage Power Factor Corrected Three Level Resonant AC/DC Converter With and Without Active Current Control”, Proceedings of 40th IEEE Industry Applications Society Conference (IAS) pp. 1992-1999.

  • Agamy M. & Jain P. (2005) “A Robust Controller for a Class of Front-end Buck Boost High Power Factor Rectifiers”, Proceedings of 36th IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference (PESC) pp. 1998-2004.

  • Agamy M. “Sliding Mode Control of Induction Motors with Minimized Control Effort: A Comparative Study”, Proceedings of 18th Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE) pp. 2247-2250.

  • Agamy M., Yousef H. & Sebakhy O. (2004) “Adaptive Fuzzy Variable Structure Control of Induction Motors”, Proceedings of 17th Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, (CCECE) pp. 89-94.