Ayman EL-Refaie

Werner Endowed Chair in Secure and Sustainable Energy at Marquette University

📍 Sibiu, Romania, United States

Ayman EL-Refaie is the Werner Endowed Chair in Secure and Sustainable Energy at Marquette University. A world-renowned expert in electrical machines and an IEEE Fellow, he previously spent over a decade as a Principal Engineer at GE Global Research. He earned his Ph. D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

He is deeply passionate about developing the next generation of engineers, actively recruiting Ph. D. candidates for pioneering projects. His writing shows a profound respect for academic mentorship, viewing his own educators as highly influential figures. He is also dedicated to advancing the field through his leadership roles within the IEEE.

He is a prolific inventor, holding over 50 U. S. patents in the field of electric machines and drives.

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Experience

10 Years

Current Role

Werner Endowed Chair in Secure and Sustainable Energy

Location

Sibiu, Romania, United States

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Priorities

Topics Ayman cares about

Sustainable Energy

His endowed chair position is focused on secure and sustainable energy, and he leads multi-million dollar grants to advance renewable energy and sustainability.

Electric Drivetrains

Leads pioneering research, funded by the Department of Energy, to develop next-generation electric drivetrains for both hybrid vehicles and aerospace propulsion systems.

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Career

Work history

1-2017

Werner Endowed Chair in Secure and Sustainable Energy

Marquette University

4-2015 - 1-2017

Principal Engineer

GE Global Research

3-2015

Senior Engineer

GE Global Research

In the press

Media appearances

Marquette professor receives Department of Energy grant through ASCEND program. Featured in Marquette University News Center

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Marquette professor awarded $5 million Department of Energy grant for advanced electric drivetrain. Featured in Marquette University News Center

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Education

2002 - 2005

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

University of Wisconsin-Madison

1999 - 2002

Master’s Degree

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Social presence

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