I am Xinyun Zhang, a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh. My research focuses on the Programmable Lattice Modular Converter (PLMC), an innovative idea for building a universal converter that can operate across medium- to low-voltage levels. The aim is to create a flexible hardware platform where different converter topologies can be realized within one system, making it highly adaptable for future grid applications. Beyond this, I am especially interested in wide-bandgap devices such as GaN and SiC, advanced control strategies, and the design of new converter topologies. These directions together support my goal of improving efficiency, flexibility, and practicality in next-generation power conversion.
