Prof. C. K. Michael Tse

Congratulations to Jingxi on leading the writing and presentation of an IEEE ISCAS paper that won the Best Paper (First Place) Award!

PhD Students & Recent Lead Works

• Mr X. Felix Chen 陳欣 – Inductive power transfer for motor drives
  • X. F. Chen, C. K. Tse, C. Q. Jiang, Q. Chen. and C.-M. Lai, "Dual matrix converter based wireless power transfer system,” submitted.
  • X. F. Chen, Y. Zeng, C. K. Tse, C. Jiang, Q. Chen, and C-M. Lai, “A review of inductive-power-transfer based motor drive systems,” submitted.
  • X. F. Chen, C. K. Tse, C. Jiang, Q. Chen, and C-M. Lai, "Soft switching based design of wireless in-wheel motor drive system with series/capacitor-parallel compensation,” submitted.
  • X. Chen and C. K. Tse, "Wireless in-wheel motor drive and method for optimizing the same,” US Patent Application under 35 USC 111(a), No. 19/062,042, filed February 25, 2025.
  • X. F. Chen, C. K. Tse, X. Wang, C. Jiang, Q. Chen, and C.-M. Lai, "Electrolytic capacitor-less wireless motor drive system with delta-sigma modulation,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, to appear.
  • X. F. Chen, C. K. Tse, C. Jiang, and C-M. Lai, “Soft Switching Based Design of a Single-Stage Wireless DC Motor Drive System for Typical Mechanical Loads,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 60, no. 6, pp. 8976-8987, November 2024.
• Mr Xianglin Hao 郝相林 – Power electronics
  • X. Hao, X. Wang, K. Yin, S. Ren, J. Zou, T. Dong, and C. K. Tse, "Clock pulling enables maximum-efficiency wireless power transfer,” submitted.
  • S. Cai, X. Hao, X. Wang, X. Ma, and C. K. Tse, "Robust and efficient third-order non-Hermitian wireless power transfer system based on transmitter-side control,” submitted.
  • X. Hao, K. Yin, S. Cai, J. Zou, R. Wang, X. Ma, C. K. Tse, and T. Dong, "Dispersive gains enhance wireless power transfer with asymmetric resonance,” Reports on Progress in Physics: Original Research, vol. 88, no. 2, 020501, February 2025..
• Miss Biwei Li 李碧薇 – Network applications
  • B. Li, D. Liu, J. Fang, X. Zhang, C. Zhan, and C. K. Tse, "Cascading failure mitigation of power networks by GNN-based risk prediction and reinforcement of critical components,” submitted.
  • B. Li, D. Liu, J. Fang, X. Zhang, and C. K. Tse, “Failure propagation graphs for studying cascading failure propagation in power networks,” IEEE Systems Journal, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 258-269, March 2025.
• Mr Shuo Li 李碩 — Power systems
  • S. Li, S. Wang, Q. Zhao, D. Liu, and C. K. Tse, "A risk assessment framework for large-scale synthetic power distribution networks considering historical hurricane disasters," IEEE Transactions on on Power Systems, to appear.
• Mr C. Charles Liu 劉超 – Nonlinear analysis of power electronics
  • C. C. Liu, C. K. Tse, M. Huang, Z. Wu, H. Han, and J. Yang, "Effects of network parameters on large-signal interaction between grid-forming and grid-following converters,” submitted.
  • C. C. Liu, C. K. Tse, M. Huang, Z. Wu, H. Han, and J. Yang, “Design-oriented transient stability analysis of grid-connected converters: A comparative study of analysis methods,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 40, no. 1, pp. 749-763, January 2025.
  • J. Yang, C. C. Liu, C. K. Tse, and M. Huang, "Stability analysis and design of islanded microgrids integrating pinning-based and consensus-based distributed secondary control," IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 39, no. 8, pp. 9490-9504, August 2024.
  • C. C. Liu, C. K. Tse, and J. Yang, "Nonlinear behavior and transient stability of grid-following converters using direct power control under weak grid," IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 2287-2298, October 2024.
  • C. C. Liu, J. Yang, C. K. Tse, and M. Huang, “Transient synchronization stability of grid-following converters considering nonideal current loop,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 38, no. 11, pp. 13757-13769, November 2023.
• Mr Yonghong Liufu 劉付永洪 — Power electronics
  • Y. Liufu, C. K. Tse, H. Lin, Y. Li, S. M. Goetz, H. Hong, and H. Wu, "Charge Manipulation Enables Ultra-Long-Range Wearable Battery-Free Wireless Communication Systems,” submitted.
  • Y. Liufu, C. K. Tse, H. Lin, Y. Li, S. M. Goetz, H. Hong, and H. Wu, “Topology-driven charge reshapes paradigm in wearable triboelectric harvesters,” submitted.
  • Y. Liufu, C. K. Tse, G. Yang, Y. Liao, H. Lin, D. Dai, H. Lin, H. Hong, H. Wu, and X. Zhang, "Enhancing the efficiency of triboelectric energy harvesting systems via hybrid electronic-spark power management,” Advanced Functional Materials, art. 2415338, October 2024.
• Miss Zhenxi Wu 吳振希 – Power electronics
  • S. Chen, H. Han, Z. Wu, H. Wang, Y. Sun, and C. K. Tse, "Distributed adaptive unified fault-tolerant control scheme for multiple VSGs in islanded microgrids,” submitted.
  • H. Han, X. Tang, H. Liu, Z. Wu, W. Li, X. Zheng, and C. K. Tse, "A simple and fast unified threshold fault diagnosis method for DC microgrids,” submitted.
  • Z. Wu, C. K. Tse, Z. Liu, C. C. Liu, H. Han, and Y. Sun, "Stability analysis for VSR-based DC distribution network using singular perturbation theory,” submitted.
  • S. Chen, H. Han, Z. Wu, Z. Luo, Z. Liu, Y. Liu, and C. K. Tse, "Distributed frequency interactive damping control for multiple VSGs in islanded microgrids,” IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers, vol. 71, no. 8, pp. 3867-3879, August 2024.

Postdocs/RAs & Recent Lead Works

• Dr Li Ding 丁力 — Nonlinear analysis of power electronics
  • C. K. Tse and L. Ding, “Synthesis of negative inductance for power applications,” submitted.
  • 謝智剛、丁力，「負電抗性合成器」，申請編號：P2911CN00，中華人民共和國國家知識產權局，申請日：2024年7月2日.
  • C. K. Tse and L. Ding, “Negative reactance synthesizer,” U.S. Patent, Application under 35 USC 111(a), No. 18/761,351, filed, July 2, 2024. [Provisional filing in October 2023]
  • L. Ding and C. K. Tse, "Large-signal stability analysis of DC distribution systems with cascading converter structure," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 70, no. 9, pp. 9103-9111, September 2023.
• Dr Dong Liu 劉東 — Smart grid modelling
  • D. Liu, X. Zhang, and C. K. Tse, Robustness of Evolving Power Grids: Modeling and Analysis, CRC Press, New York, 2025.
  • D. Liu, C. K. Tse, J. Yang, and X. Zhang,  "Revealing Cascading Failure Vulnerability in Evolving Power Grids with Increasing Penetration of Inverter-Based Resources,”  IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers, to appear.
  • B. Li, D. Liu, J Fang, X. Zhang, and C. K. Tse, "Failure propagation graphs for reducing cascading failure risk in power networks,” IEEE Systems Journal, to appear.
  • D. Liu, X. Zhang, and C. K. Tse, "Effects of high level of penetration of renewable energy sources on cascading failure of modern power systems," IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Circuits and Systems, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 98-106, March 2022.
  • D. Liu, C. K. Tse, and X. Zhang, "Tradeoff between robustness and functionality in cyber-coupled power systems," IEEE Systems Journal, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 499-509, March 2022.
• Dr Ying Liu 劉瀅 — Power electronics
  • J. Zhang, S. Yao, L. Pan, Y. Liu, C. Zhu, and C. K. Tse, "A novel jacketed disc coupler design for capacitive power transfer systems,” submitted.
• Dr Bei Sun 孫蓓 — Network science
  • B. Sun and C. K. Tse, "Complex dynamics in seasonal Zika virus transmission: A network-based analysis with time-varying delays,” submitted.
• Dr Steward Tianhao Qie 郄天皓 — Power electronics
• Dr Xin Wang 王鑫 — Power electronics
  • X. Wang, C. K. Tse, X. F. Chen, L. Ding, and S. Y. R. Hui, "Constant Output Voltage Three-Phase Capacitive-Power-Transfer Converters With Phase Expansion and Design Methods,” in preparation.
• Dr Jingxi Yang 楊景熙 — Nonlinear analysis of power electronics
  • J. Yang and C. K. Tse, "Symmetry breaking and converse symmetry breaking in global stability,” submitted.
  • J. Yang, C. K. Tse, C. C. Liu, and D. Liu, “Large-signal stability of grid-following inverters considering dc-link voltage control and current limit,” submitted.
  • J. Yang, C. K. Tse, M. Huang, D. Liu, and X. Fu, "Interaction between grid-forming and grid-following inverters and transient stability of islanded microgrids,” submitted.
  • J. Yang, C. K. Tse, and M. Huang, "Complexity of grid-connected power electronics converters and its impacts on modern power grids," International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos, vol. 25, no, 13, November 2025.
  • J. Yang, C. K. Tse, M. Huang, D. Liu, X. Fu, and C. C. Liu, "Transient stability enhancement of multi-inverter microgrids,” IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, to appear.
  • J. Yang, C. C. Liu, C. K. Tse, and M. Huang, "Stability analysis and design of islanded microgrids integrating pinning-based and consensus-based distributed secondary control," IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 39, no. 8, pp. 9490-9504, August 2024.
  • J. Yang and C. K. Tse, Complex Behavior of Grid-Connected Power Electronics Systems (Book), Springer Nature, Switzerland, 300 pages, 2024.
  • J. Yang, C. K. Tse, M. Huang, D. Liu, C. C. Liu, and X. Fu, "Comparison of homoclinic bifurcations between grid-following and grid-forming converters," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 71, no. 5, pp. 4731-4741, May 2024.
  • C. C. Liu, J. Yang, C. K. Tse, and M. Huang, “Transient synchronization stability of grid-following converters considering nonideal current loop,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 38, no. 11, pp. 13757-13769, November 2023.
  • J. Yang, C. K. Tse, and D. Liu, "Sub-synchronous oscillations and transient stability of islanded microgrid," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 38, no. 4, pp. 3760-3774, July 2023..
  • J. Yang, C. K. Tse, M. Huang, and D. Liu, "Bifurcations of grid-following rectifiers and routes to voltage instability in weak AC grids," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 38, no. 2, pp. 1702-1713, March 2023.
  • J. Yang, C. K. Tse, and D. Liu, "Nonlinear behavior and reduced-order models of islanded microgrid," IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 37, no. 8, pp. 9212-9225, August 2022.
  • J. Yang, C. K. Tse, M. Huang, and X. Fu, "Homoclinic bifurcation of a grid-forming voltage source converter," IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 36, no. 11, pp. 13176-13187, November 2021.
• Dr Yuji Zeng 曾宇基 — Power electronics

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