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B.Eng., M.Eng. (WHU), Ph.D. (HKU), SMIEEE, Member Clare Hall Cambridge

Prof. Chaoqiang (CQ) Jiang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Member of State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves, Member of Clare Hall, University of Cambridge, Member of Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy at City University of Hong Kong since June 2021. He was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Cambridge in Prof. Teng Long’s group from 2019 to 2021. Also, he is affiliated with Clare Hall Cambridge since 2021. He received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from The University of Hong Kong in 2019, supervised by Prof. K.T. Chau and Prof. C.C. Chan. In 2019, he was a Visiting Researcher at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He received his B.Eng. and M.Eng. degrees both in Electrical Engineering and Automation from Wuhan University, in 2012 and 2015, respectively. His research interests include power electronics, wireless power transfer techniques, electric machines and drives, and electric vehicle (EV) technologies.

Prof. Jiang has been rewarded with Hong Kong SciTech Pioneers Award, CENG Research Excellence Award, Gold Medal at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival 2024, 2 Gold Medals and one with Congratulations of the Jury at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, Gold Medal in 3rd Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions, Silver Award and Bronze Award in Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition, First Prize in the Interdisciplinary Research Competition at the University of Hong Kong, Worldwide Top 2% Most Highly Cited Scientist in 2022 and 2023 by Stanford University, and Winner, CAPE Acorn Blue Sky Research Award at University of Cambridge. Prof. Jiang is currently an Associate Editor of IET Renewable Power Generation, Guest Editor of IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology and IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (TPEL) Letters.

Prof. Jiang is currently leading a research team at CityU - Lab for Advanced Power Electronics (LAPE), which mainly focuses on Electrical Energy and Power Conversion, and aims for a more energy-saving and green world. We are exploring new topologies, switching methods, materials, and systems to serve with more intelligent and efficient power generation, transmission, and conversion. We are continuously contributing to Sustainable & Renewable Energy, Transport Electrification, and Data Computing applications.

For more details, please check out our group website.

• 2024 - Now, Guest Editor, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (TPEL) Letters.
• 2021 - Now, Associate Editor, IET Renewable Power Generation. UK.
• 2024, Industry Session Chair, 2024 International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS37).
• 2024, Session Chair, 2024 Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON).
• 2024, Session Chair, 25th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2024.
• 2024, TPC member, International Conference of Electrical, Electronic and Networked Energy Systems, EENES 2024.
• Jan 2023 - Dec 2024, Chapter Secretary, Hong Kong/Guangzhou Joint Sections Chapter, IE13.
• Jan 2023 - Dec 2024, Chapter Treasurer, Hong Kong Section Chapter, IEEE VTS VT06.
• 2023, Session Chair, International Council on Electrical Engineering (ICEE) Conference.
• 2023, Technical Committee Member, IET Renewable Power Generation Conference (RPG 2023).
• 2023, Track Chair of Power Electronics, IEEE ICIEA 2023.
• 2022, Session Chair, The 4th International Conference on Smart Power & Internet Energy Systems.
• Jun 2021 - Oct 2021, Session Chair, IEEE Annual Conference of Industrial Electronics Society (IECON 2021).
• Feb 2021 - May 2021, Session Chair, IEEE International Conference of Industrial Engineering and Applications (ICIEA 2021).
• Jan 2021 - May 2021, Session Chair, IEEE International Magnetic Conference (INTERMAG2021).
• 2021 - 2022, Guest Editor, IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology.
• 2021 - 2022, Guest Editor, Energies .
• Dec 2020 - Mar 2021, Session Chair, IEEE 30th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE2021).
• Apr 2020 - Jun 2020, Session Chair, IEEE Annual Conference of Industrial Electronics Society (IECON 2020).
• Jan 2019 - Apr 2019, Session Chair, S8. IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT2019).

• 2025 ”Hong Kong SciTech Pioneers Award“ Y-LOT Foundation, Henderson Land, Innovation and Technology Commission.
• 2025 “Gold Medal at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva” Geneva Inventions.
• 2024 “CENG Research Excellence Award for Junior Faculty” City University of Hong Kong.
• 2024 “Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2024” Stanford University.
• 2024 “Gold Medal at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival” International Federation of Inventors' Associations (IFIA).
• 2024 “Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva” Geneva Inventions.
• 2024 “Gold Medal at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva” Geneva Inventions.
• 2023 “Gold Medal in Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions in Hong Kong” The Hong Kong Exporters’ Association.
• 2023 “Silver Award in Qianhai Youth Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition” The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG).
• 2023 “Bronze Award in Qianhai Youth Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition” Shenzhen Qianhai (Finals in Nation).
• 2023 “Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2023” Stanford University.
• 2022 “Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2022” Stanford University.
• 2021 “Recognition Award to Special Session Chair” IEEE Industrial Electronics Society.
• 2020 “Winner, CAPE Acorn Blue Sky Research Award” University of Cambridge.
• 2018 “First Prize in the Interdisciplinary Research Competition” The University of Hong Kong.

Information for Postdocs and RAs

We are seeking 2-3 Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Assistants on Power Converters, Magnetics for Power Electronics, and Wireless Power Transfer (2024).

The research layout and content are mainly listed as follows:

• High power AC/DC converters;

• High efficiency GaN and SiC DC-DC converter;

• Magnetics design for high power density transformer or inductor;

• Nanocrystalline magnetic core for power electronics;

• Emerging technologies for wireless power transfer.

The contract can up to 18 months (extendable) with an annual salary of HKD 362,000 (after tax). If you are interested, please send your CV to Dr. Jiang via [email protected].

Information for Prospective PhD Students

Positions are open for the PhD program at City University of Hong Kong all year around. We are looking for highly motivated undergraduate or master graduates with academic background in Power Electronics, DC/DC, AC/DC Converters, GaN/SiC Devices, Wireless Power Transfer, Electric Vehicle Technologies. Successful applicants will be offered full-time scholarship at highly competitive rates:

• PhD studentships with a stipend of $HK17,510 per month. ($HK18,210 after Qualifying Exam, PORTAL: CityU Research Degree Programmes)

• Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme with a stipend of $HK 26,600 per month. (PORTAL: HKPFS)

Our research group mainly focuses on the Electrical Energy and Power Conversion, and aims for a more energy save and green world. We are exploring new topologies, switching methods, materials, and systems to serve with more intelligent and efficient power generation, transmission, and conversion. We are continuously contributing to Sustainable & Renewable Energy, Transport Electrification, and Data Computing applications.

• Power Converters: High power DC/AC converter, DC/DC converter, Bidirectional grid-tied inverter, Magnetics design and integration, SiC and GaN devices.
• Electric Vehicle Technologies: Electric vehicle (EV) on-board charger, Electric motor drive, Wireless EV charger, Traction inverter, Enhanced energy management.
• Wireless Power Transfer: Inductive power transfer (IPT), Nanocrystalline ribbon for ferrite-free IPT, Thermal and reliability analysis, Compensation and converter design, Wireless motor drive.
• Magnetics Design for Energy Conversion: Transformer and inductor design, Magnetic core optimization, Electromagnetic shielding, Loss analysis, Nanocrystalline powder and flake ribbon.