Regular biography
André Hodder is a Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering (EE). His research and teaching focus on electrical energy systems, including courses on electrical machines, energy conversion, and embedded motor control. He supervises PhD students and guides master's-level courses such as 'Actionneurs et systèmes électromagnétiques II' and 'Advanced lab in electrical energy systems.' His work involves both theoretical and practical aspects of electrical engineering, with an emphasis on real-world applications.
Scholar-generated biography
Hodder André is a researcher at EPFL specializing in electrical machines, drives, and control systems. His work focuses on the design and analysis of electrical machines, particularly brushless DC (BLDC) motors and doubly-fed asynchronous machines, with applications in pump-turbine plants and power system simulations. He explores advanced control strategies, such as DSP-based control, for improving efficiency and performance in variable-speed systems. His research also includes the development of teaching labs and benchmark tests for power electronics and control systems, emphasizing practical implementations and simulations. His publications cover topics like unbalanced DC-link voltage regulation, commutation currents, and linear induction motors for high-speed transportation.