Guest Editor(s)
Dr. Ikram Syed
Email: ikramyed@hotmail.com
Affiliation: Department of Information and Communication Engineering, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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Research Interests: wide bandgap semiconductor technologies, energy-efficient power electronics, smart energy systems, renewable energy integration, internet of things for energy applications, intelligent power management, smart grid technologies, artificial intelligence in energy systems
Dr. Santosh Kumar Banbhrani
Email: santosh.kumar@usms.edu.pk
Affiliation: Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Sufism and Modern Sciences, Bhitshah, Sindh, Pakistan
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Research Interests: machine learning for energy systems, intelligent power electronics, data-driven energy optimization, deep learning applications in smart grids, predictive analytics for power systems, energy informatics, sustainable energy technologies
Dr. Sunil Kumar
Email: sunilkumar@csjmu.ac.in
Affiliation: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, India
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Research Interests: energy-efficient computing systems, intelligent power electronics applications, machine learning for industrial automation, smart energy management systems, sustainable engineering technologies, advanced computational methods for energy systems
Summary
Wide bandgap semiconductor (WBG) materials have emerged as a transformative technology for next-generation power electronics and energy systems. Compared with conventional silicon-based devices, materials such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) offer superior electrical, thermal, and switching characteristics, enabling higher efficiency, greater power density, and improved reliability. These advantages have accelerated their adoption across renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, smart grids, industrial power converters, and advanced communication infrastructures. As global efforts toward carbon neutrality and sustainable energy transition continue to intensify, WBG semiconductor technologies are expected to play a pivotal role in reducing energy losses and enhancing system performance.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, and industry practitioners to present recent advances, innovative applications, and emerging challenges related to wide bandgap semiconductor materials and devices. Contributions addressing both theoretical developments and practical implementations are welcome. Particular emphasis will be placed on energy-efficient power conversion, thermal management, device reliability, advanced packaging, manufacturing scalability, renewable energy integration, and next-generation power electronic systems.
Suggested themes include, but are not limited to:
• Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) power devices
• Energy-efficient power conversion technologies
• Thermal management and heat dissipation techniques
• Renewable energy integration and power conditioning systems
• Electric vehicles and transportation electrification
• Smart grids and intelligent energy infrastructures
• Reliability assessment of wide bandgap devices
• Advanced packaging and module design technologies
• High-frequency switching and power control strategies
• Manufacturing challenges and cost-reduction approaches
• Emerging wide bandgap materials and future applications
• Sustainable and low-carbon energy system innovations
Keywords
wide bandgap semiconductors, silicon carbide (SiC), gallium nitride (GaN), power electronics, energy-efficient systems, renewable energy integration, high-frequency power conversion, smart grid technologies, electric vehicle power systems, semiconductor device reliability
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