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Introduction
David John Perreault (Perreault) is an American electrical engineer and educator, known for his contributions to power electronics, energy conversion, and electromechanics. He currently serves as a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). Perreault's research focuses on circuit design, power electronics, energy conversion, and control systems.
Education
| Degree | Program | Year | University/Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Electrical Engineering | 1997 | M.I.T., USA |
| S.M. | Electrical Engineering | 1991 | M.I.T., USA |
| B.S. | Electrical Engineering | 1989 | Boston University, USA |
Professional Experience
| Year | Designation | Department | University/Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUL 2022 - Present | Ford Professor of Engineering | EECS | M.I.T., USA |
| FEB 2021 | William R. and Besty P. Leitch Professorship in Residence | EECS | M.I.T., USA |
| NOV 2019 - JUL 2022 | The Joseph F. and Nancy P. Keithley Professorship | EECS | M.I.T., USA |
| DEC 2013 - DEC 2016 | Associate Head Professor | EECS | M.I.T., USA |
| JUL 2011 - Present | Professor | EECS | M.I.T., USA |
| JUL 2007 - JUN 2011 | Associate Professor | EECS | M.I.T., USA |
| JUL 2004 - JUN 2007 | Emmanuel E. Landsman Career Development Center Professfor Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | EECS | M.I.T., USA |
| JUL 2003 - JUN 2004 | The Carl Richard Soderberg Professorship of Power Engineering | MIT SoE | M.I.T., USA |
| SEP 1999 - JUN 2004 | Assistant Professor | EECS | M.I.T., USA |
| SEP 1999 - JUN 2001 | Research Scientist | EECS | M.I.T., USA |
| JUN 1997 - AUG 1989 | Postdoctoral Associate | EECS | M.I.T., USA |
Publications
Perreault's research interests include circuit design, power electronics, energy conversion, electromechanics, and control systems. He has made significant contributions to the field through his work on cellular power converter architectures, distributed control systems, and high-frequency power electronic converters.
His research has been published in reputable journals and conference proceedings, and he has received several awards and honors for his contributions, including fellowship in the IEEE and membership in the National Academy of Engineering.
According to IEEE Xplore (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_Xplore), Perreault has over 250 publications and over 7,300 citations from other publications.
Companies Founded
ETA devices was founded in April 2011 focusing on efficient power amplifier solutions for base stations. ETA devices was acquired by Nokia in 2016. [1]
ETA Wireless was founded in January 2019 focusing on digital envelope tracking technology to reduce power consumption in RF Circuits. ETA Wireless was acquired by Murata Manufacturing Company in 2021. [2]
Books Published
Perreault is a co-author in the second edition of the textbook "Principles of Power Electronics", which was published in 2023. [3]
Research Grants
Young Investigator Program by Office of Naval Research (2002).[4]
Major Awards
IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award (2024)[5]
R. David Middlebrook Achievement Award (2015)[6]
Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Power Electronics Engineer Award (2001)[7]
Distinctions
US National Academy of Engineering (2021)[8]
IEEE Fellow (2013)[9]
Patents
According to Google patents, Perreault has over 70 patents in the US and other countries.
References
- ^ "Nokia buys base station energy solutions start-up".
- ^ "Apple supplier Murata buys US maker of power-saving tech".
- ^ "Principles of Power Electronics".
- ^ "ONR awards grants to three".
- ^ "2024 IEEE Newell Power Electronics Award Winner: David J. Perreault".
- ^ "David Middlebrook Award".
- ^ "Richard Bass Award IEEE".
- ^ "National Academy of Engineering".
- ^ "Perreault elected as IEEE Fellow".