Gabriele Grandi

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Gabriele Grandi is a leading figure in power electronics and electrical drives, with a career spanning foundational contributions to variable-speed motor control and renewable energy systems. His early work advanced the application of Variable Structure System (VSS) theory for high-performance drives in robotics, notably developing adaptive model-following control to accurately identify back electromotive force in brushless permanent magnet motors—a key challenge for precision motion control. Over his career, Grandi has published extensively on multilevel converters, fault-tolerant power systems, and grid-connected photovoltaic inverters, earning over 8,000 citations. His highly cited research on transformerless PV inverters and common-mode voltage mitigation has shaped modern solar energy integration. He is also recognized for pioneering work in multiphase motor drives and direct torque control, with several papers surpassing 200 citations each. A professor at the University of Bologna, Grandi’s work bridges rigorous theoretical analysis with practical industrial applications, making him a trusted reference for engineers advancing efficient, reliable power conversion. His contributions continue to influence next-generation electric drives and renewable energy technologies.