Zeljko Pantic

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Zeljko Pantic is a leading researcher in wireless power transfer (WPT) systems, with a primary focus on dynamic inductive charging and its application to electric vehicles and socially interactive robotics. His most impactful contribution is the pioneering work on "Reflexive Field Containment in Dynamic Inductive Power Transfer Systems" (2013), which has garnered 171 citations. In this paper, Pantic introduced a novel topology for dynamic wireless charging, enabling efficient power delivery to moving receivers such as electric vehicles or robots traversing large, predesignated areas. The system employs multiple transmitter coils that are commensurable with the moving receiver, significantly enhancing energy transfer efficiency and safety. Beyond this, Pantic has explored the practical implementation of WPT for socially interactive robots (SIRs), as detailed in his 2015 work (10 citations). Here, he addresses the unique challenges of powering animal-shaped or toy-shaped robots used in rehabilitation for children with autism, neuro-developmental disorders, and adults with dementia. By integrating wireless charging into these assistive technologies, Pantic’s work supports prolonged, untethered interaction, thereby advancing both human-robot interaction and sustainable energy systems. His research bridges cutting-edge power electronics with real-world social impact.