Rakesh is a Lead Electronics Specialist at GRUNDFOS with a PhD in Power Electronics from the University of Southern Denmark. His expertise covers power converters, magnetic design, and advanced simulation, built upon an eight-year academic career as an Associate Professor before his transition to industry.
His doctoral research and subsequent publications focused on creating ultra-high efficiency DC-DC converters by utilizing novel Gallium Nitride (GaN) devices.
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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Lead Electronics Specialist
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Ikast, Central Denmark Region, Denmark
Personality Overview
How Rakesh shows up
Value Seeker
Cautious & Analytical
Not Easily Convinced
They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.
Priorities
Topics Rakesh cares about
High-Efficiency Power Converters
His entire career, from his PhD to his current role, is focused on the design, analysis, and demonstration of high-efficiency isolated DC-DC and AC-DC converters.
GaN Devices
Specialized in Gallium Nitride (GaN) devices for his PhD thesis, publishing multiple papers on their application in achieving ultra-high converter efficiency.
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Career
Work history
6-2021
Lead Electronics Specialist
GRUNDFOS
6-2020 - 6-2021
Associate Professor / Senior Researcher
Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark
8-2017 - 5-2020
Assistant Professor
Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark
9-2016 - 7-2017
Researcher
Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark
11-2015 - 1-2016
Academic Guest
ETH Zurich
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Education
2013 - 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark
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