The Power Electronic Systems Laboratory at Arkansas (PESLA) was established in the fall of 2015. Our research aims to develop the next generation power electronic systems with higher power density, efficiency and reliability for transportation electrification and grid-connected applications. To achieve this goal we carry out leading-edge research in the areas of power electronic converter design and optimization, wide band-gap power electronics, motor drives, high temperature circuits, thermal management, medium-to high-power converter design, fabrication and testing.

PESLA currently has 3 research assistant position openings for Spring and Fall 2026 on silicon carbide high power converter design and development, including (1) medium voltage high power DC-DC converter, (2) medium-voltage solid-state transformer and (3) 6.5kV and 10kV SiC modules characterization and converter development. If interested, please email Dr. Zhao (yuezhao@uark.edu).