Min Dai
770 Riverview Dr., Apt. B6
Columbus, OH 43202
E-mail: dai.21@osu.edu
Phone: (614) 292-1847 (W), (614) 330-1692 (C)
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a career in the areas of power electronics, electromechanical, control systems, industrial automation,
and DSP applications to contribute my knowledge, expertise, and creativity by performing advanced research
and development.
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University (OSU), Columbus, Ohio
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Expected Graduation Date: March 2005
Ph.D. Qualifying Exam passed: April 2001; Ph.D. Candidacy Exam passed: May 2004; GPA 3.95
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), Huntsville, Alabama
M.S. Computer Science, August 1999
Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
M.S. Electrical Engineering, July 1997
Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
B.S. Electrical Engineering, July 1994
RESEARCH/INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
The Ohio State University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Research Assistant, 1999 to present. Area: Power Electronic/Electromechanical Systems and Control
− Conducted simulation and experimental research on DSP based digital control technology for parallel
operation of UPS units and distributed generation systems, grid-connection of inverters, and three-phase
four-wire double-conversion UPS systems with PWM rectifiers to generate reliable and high quality AC
power with low steady state error, fast transient response, and low total harmonic distortion. Three-year
ongoing project supported by National Science Foundation.
− Investigated control of fuel cell/battery energy conversion systems for distributed generation/electric vehicles.
Organized OSU Team to participate in IEEE Future Energy Challenge (FEC’03) Student Competition.
− Performed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of torque ripples and faults of PM brushless DC and synchronous
machines for electric power steering systems. Two-year project supported by Delphi Saginaw Steering.
− Worked on team that conducted research on modeling and control of switched reluctance motors for
breaking-by-wire systems. Supported by Delphi Energy & Chassis.
− Developed an analytical algorithm for electrical machine sizing. Supported by Delphi Energy & Chassis.
Tsinghua University, Department of Electrical Engineering
Research Assistant, 1994 to 1997. Area: Robotics and Intelligent Control
− Developed computer simulation programs for trajectory planning, dynamics, and control of dual robotic
manipulators for space robots. Supported by China 863 National High-Tech Development Program.
− Performed simulation research on adaptive fuzzy logic control of robotic manipulators.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Department of Computer Science
Research Assistant, 1998 to 1999. Area: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
− Conducted research on 3D object recognition, surface segmentation, and geometric defect detection.
Liyang Cable Company, Liyang, Jiangsu Province, China, Intern, June 1995 to August 1995
− Developed programs of Omron programmable controllers (PLC) for process control of a rubber synthesizer.
Dongfang Electric Corporation of China, Deyang, Sichuan Province, China, Intern, June 1993 to July 1993
− Worked on team that designed turbine generators and multiple types of electric motors.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
OSU and UAH, Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2001 to present and 1997 to 1998 respectively
− Taught laboratories in TI C2000 DSP (graduate level), control systems, electric machines, power electronic
designs, computer architecture, and digital circuits, including lab structure design, lab manual development,
pre-laboratory lectures, lab instructions, lab report grading, exam development and grading.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
− System modeling, analysis, and control: Matlab/Simulink, Saber, and Cadence
− Finite element analysis: Magsoft Flux2d, Ansys, and Ansoft
− DSP programming and applications: TI TMS320F240/LF2407 and dSpace DS1103/1104
− Data acquisition: LabVIEW
− Schematic and PCB design of analog and digital electronic circuits: Protel and OrCAD
− General programming/software development: C/C++, Java, Fortran, HTML, and object-oriented methods
HONORS AND AFFILIATIONS
− Research/teaching assistantship/fellowship, Department of Electrical Engineering, OSU, since 1999.
− Named to the Deans List of Distinguished Students of the School of Graduate Studies, UAH, 1998.
− Teaching/research assistantship, Department of Computer Science, UAH, 1997-1999.
− The Tsinghua University Scholarship for Distinguished Students: 1990, 1992, 1993 and 1994.
− Member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE).
ACTIVITIES
Chinese Student and Scholar Society at OSU, President, 2002-2003
− Performed leadership role in the largest international student organization at OSU (1000 plus members).
− Served OSU Chinese community and practiced cultural diversity on campus.
PUBLICATIONS
− Min Dai, Mohammad N. Marwali, Jin-Woo Jung, and Ali Keyhani, “A PWM rectifier control technique for three
phase double-conversion UPS under unbalanced load,” IEEE APEC’05, accepted for oral presentation.
− Min Dai, Mohammad N. Marwali, Jin-Woo Jung, and Ali Keyhani, “Power flow control of a single distributed
generation unit with nonlinear local load,” IEEE Power Sys. Conf. and Expo. (PSCE’04), accepted.
− Min Dai, Ali Keyhani, and Tomy Sebastian, “Fault analysis of a trapezoidal back-EMF permanent magnet
brushless DC motor using finite element method,” IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, accepted.
− Min Dai, Ali Keyhani, and Tomy Sebastian, “Torque ripple analysis of a PM brushless DC motor using finite
element method,” IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 19, No. 1, March 2004, pp. 41-45.
− Min Dai, Ali Keyhani, J.W. Jung, and A.B. Proca, “A low cost fuel cell drive system for electrical vehicles,”
Global Powertrain Congress’03 Conf. & Expo., Advanced propulsion strategy, Sept. 2003, pp. 22-26.
− Ali Keyhani, Min Dai, Mohammad N. Marwali, “UPS overload protection and current control using discretetime sliding mode technique,” IASTED Int’l Conf. on Power and Energy Sys., May 2002, pp. 504-510.
− A.B. Proca, A. Keyhani, A. El-Antably, W. Lu, and M. Dai, "Analytical model for permanent magnet motors
with surface mounted magnets," IEEE Trans. on Energy Conversion, Vol. 18, No. 3, Sep. 2003, pp. 386-391.
− Mihai Comanescu, Ali Keyhani, Min Dai, “Design and analysis of 42 V permanent magnet generator for
automotive applications,” IEEE Trans. on Energy Conversion, Vol. 18, No. 1, March 2003, pp. 107-112.
− Min Dai, Ali Keyhani, and Tomy Sebastian, “Torque ripple analysis of a trapezoidal back-EMF permanent
magnet brushless DC motor using finite element method,” IEEE IEMDC’01, June 2001, pp. 241-245.
− Min Dai, “Research on segmentation, surface fitting, and defect detection for hyperboloid and paraboloid
surfaces”, UAH Master of Science Thesis, June 1999.
− Min Dai, T.S. Newman, “Accurate reference surface recovery and defect detection for hyperboloid and
paraboloid surfaces”, Int’l Conf. on Quality Control by Artificial Vision, May 18-21, 1999, pp. 165-170.
− Wenjuan Lu, Min Dai, and Peng Cheng, “Fuzzy neural network-based adaptive control of manipulators”,
Journal of Tsinghua University, Vol. 39, No. 5, 1999 pp. 24-27.
− Min Dai, Wenjuan Lu, Fuchun Sun, “An adaptive fuzzy control system for robotic manipulator”, IEEE Int’l
Conf. on Intelligent Processing Systems, Oct. 28-31, 1997, Beijing, China, Vol. 1 of 2, pp. 195-199.
− Min Dai, et al., “An application of scenery-view simulation in manual systems”, ACTA SIMULATA
SYSTEMATICA SINICA, Vol.7, No.3, Sept. 1995, pp. 35-39.
− Min Dai, “Research on the simulation of dual manipulator systems and adaptive fuzzy control”, Master of
Science Thesis of Tsinghua University, July 1997.
For more information, please go to http://www.ece.osu.edu/~daim/