I obtained my PhD degree in Electrical&Computer Engineering from the University of Florida, supervised by Prof. Shuo Wang in 2026.
During my PhD study, I worked closely with Zheng Luo at Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. on EV products (DC/DC power converters, magnetic components, etc.).
I received the B.Sc. degree from South China University of Technology, China, in 2016, the M.Sc. degree from University of Florida, Gainesville, FL in 2018.

Volunteer Service

Reviewer for:
IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics
IEEE IAS Publications
IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility
IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics
IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics
IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification

Research Interests

EMI/EMC, magnetic components, power converters, electric motor

Selected Publications

• Y. Lai, Y. Li, Q. Huang, Y. Yang and S. Wang, “Distributed Winding Capacitance Cancellation to Improve Inductor’s High-Frequency Impedance,” in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2026
• Y. Lai, Z. Luo and S. Wang, “Explore Radiated Electromagnetic Interference Due to Differential-Mode Voltages on a Power Converter PCB,” in IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 6862-6873, Aug. 2026
• Y. Lai, Y. Yang, S. Wang and Z. Luo, “Modeling of Low-Frequency Radiated EMI From the Inductors of Power Converters in Electric Vehicles,” in IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 6904-6915, April 2025
• Y. Lai, S. Wang and B. Zhang, “Investigation of Magnetic Field Immunity and Near Magnetic Field Reduction for the Inductors in High Power Density Design,” in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 34, no. 6, pp. 5340-5351, June 2019
• Y. Yang, Y. Lai, S. Wang and Z. Luo, “Modeling and Prediction of Low-Frequency Near-Field Radiation for a Power Converter Based on the Operating Principle of a Monopole Antenna,” in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 39, no. 11, pp. 14387-14397, Nov. 2024
• B. Zhang, S. Wang, Y. Lai and Y. Yang, “Modeling and Prediction of Low-frequency Radiated EMI for a SiC Motor Drive System,” in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 71, no. 9, pp. 10210-10220, Sept. 2024

Presentations

• Yanwen Lai, “Investigation of magnetic field immunity and near magnetic field reduction for the inductors in high power density design”, 2018 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), San Antonio, TX, USA
• Yanwen Lai, “Investigation of Low Frequency Radiated EMI of the Three Phase Electric Motor System”, 2023 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Nashville, TN, USA
• Yanwen Lai, “Optimization of Inductor High-Frequency Performance Through EPC Cancellation Techniques”, 2025 IEEE Energy Conversion Conference Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Philadelphia, PA, USA

Patents

• S. Wang, B. Zhang and Y. Lai, “Inductor designs for reducing magnetic interference,” US Patent 11,232,896
• S. Wang, Y. Yang, Q. Haung and Y. Lai, “Shielding for suppressing common-mode electromagnetic interference noise of power modules.” (pending)
• S. Wang, Y. Yang, Q. Haung and Y. Lai, “Shielding for suppressing common-mode electromagnetic interference noise of power modules.” (pending)
• S. Wang, Y. Lai and Y. Li, “Distributed winding parasitic capacitance cancellation for improving high-frequency performance of inductors.” (pending)

Education

• Ph.D. in Electrical&Computer Engineering, University of Florida, USA 2020-2025
• Master of Science, University of Florida, USA 2016-2018
• B.S in Electrical Engineering and Automation, South China University of Technology, P.R.China 2012-2016

Skills

• Ansys
• Matlab
• LTspice
• Altium Designer