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Sinhwan Kang

Hanyang University · Engineering

About the Lab

Professor Sinhwan Kang's research lab specializes in advanced power electronics and motor control systems, with a strong focus on high-efficiency, high-reliability drive systems for industrial and transportation applications. The lab develops innovative model predictive control, disturbance observer-based current control, and advanced modulation strategies for permanent-magnet and induction motors, particularly in the context of electric vehicles, ship propulsion, and home appliances. Key research directions include real-time parameter estimation, circulating current suppression in modular inverters, and power factor correction without bulky DC-link capacitors. The lab emphasizes robust, model-based control techniques that enhance system performance under parameter uncertainties and dynamic operating conditions.

model predictive controlinduction motor controlmodular inverter systemsdisturbance observerpower factor correction

Research Overview

Papers
17
Total Citations
180
Papers (5y)
10
Primary Field
Engineering

Research Output Trend

Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.

Publications per year (5y)
10total
2017
2018
2019
2021
2026
Citations per year (5y)
165total
20172018201920212026

Selected Papers

15
1
Article|122 citations·2019
Symmetrical Three-Vector-Based Model Predictive Control With Deadbeat Solution for IPMSM in Rotating Reference Frame
Shin‐Won Kang, Jae‐Hwan Soh, Rae-Young Kim
SJR Q1IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics

This paper proposes a model predictive control based on three voltage vectors for an interior permanent-magnet synchronous motor in a rotating reference frame. The proposed method can obtain the reference voltage vector quickly by predicting only one voltage vector during one sampling period using the characteristics of the deadbeat control. In addition, to obtain better steady-state performance, the optimal vector duration ratios can be obtained from the cost function to minimize the error betw

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
2
Article|24 citations·2019
Robust predictive current control for IPMSM without rotor flux information based on a discrete‐time disturbance observer
Shin‐Won Kang, Jae‐Hwan Soh, RaeYoung Kim, Kui‐Jun Lee, Sang‐Il Kim
SJR Q2IET Electric Power ApplicationsOA

This study proposes a novel robust predictive current control that is based on a discrete‐time disturbance observer for an interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM), does not require rotor flux information. To confirm the effects of the current control response on a parameter mismatch, the parameter sensitivity for the current prediction of a conventional deadbeat predictive current control (DPCC) is analysed. With the proposed method, disturbances owing to a parameter mismatch, rotor

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
3
Article|9 citations·2013
High power factor control of an inverter-controlled synchronous motor drive system with small DC-link capacitor
Shin‐Won Kang, Sang‐Il Kim, Rae-Young Kim, Dong-Seok Hyun

This paper proposes a control strategy for high power factor without electrolytic capacitor in home appliance. The proposed system consists of single-phase diode rectifier, small film capacitor (20uF), three-phase voltage inverter and AC motor. In order to obtain a high power factor, this paper proposes a new control method that delays q-axis current compared with phase of grid voltage. The method is based on the field-oriented control, PI controller, quasi-PR controller and space vector pulse w

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
4
Article|9 citations·2019
Control strategy for suppression of circulating current using high‐frequency voltage compensation in asynchronous carriers for modular and scalable inverter systems
Shin‐Won Kang, Seung‐Yeon Choi, Jun‐Hyuk Im, RaeYoung Kim, Sang‐Il Kim
SJR Q2IET Power Electronics

In this study, a circulating current suppression strategy is proposed using high‐frequency voltage compensation when asynchronous carriers exist between modules in modular and scalable inverter systems (MSISs). In MSIS, an inverter and a control unit constitute one module. Because each module is connected in parallel, the power capacity and efficiency can be increased. However, according to the switching state in the parallel module, a circulating current can be generated. This current causes st

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
5
Article|5 citations·2019
Conduction Loss Analysis According to Variation of Resonant Parameters in a Zero-Current Switching Boost Converter
Jae‐Hwan Soh, Shin‐Won Kang, Rae-Young Kim
SJR Q2Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
6
Article|2 citations·2017
Model predictive control for circulating current suppression in parallel-connected PMSM drive
Shin‐Won Kang, Jae‐Hwan Soh, Rae-Young Kim

The parallel three-phase voltage source inverters have been widely used to raise system power rating. However, the zero-sequence circulating current can be generated according to switching method in the direct connection scheme. Zero-sequence circulating current not only distorts current but also reduces system reliability and efficiency. In this paper, model predictive control scheme is proposed for the parallel three-phase voltage inverters-fed interior permanent magnet synchronous motor with

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
7
Article|2 citations·2015
A novel on-line MRAS scheme of rotor resistance identification using rotor flux in synchronous reference frame for induction motor
Seung-Myung Lee, Shin‐Won Kang, Rae-Young Kim

Since the rotor resistance is associated with a slip calculation, the precise identification of rotor resistance has a crucial impact on the dynamic behavior of the whole Indirect Field Orientation Control. This paper presents a new technique based on Model Reference Adaptive System scheme for on-line estimation of an induction motor rotor resistance. The proposed rotor parameter identification is based on the rotor flux of along the d-axis, where the voltage model of induction motor is adapted

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
8
Article|2 citations·2021
Control Strategy of Electric Propulsion System to Improve Ship Dynamics
Sanggi Ko, Jonghun Yun, Seung‐Ki Sul, Shin‐Won Kang, Woojae Park, Sang-Hyun Kim

In this paper, a strategy for controlling a powertrain of the electric propulsion ships is proposed. The proposed control strategy enables rapid acceleration and deceleration of the vessel by actively limiting output torque reflecting limitations of the components in the powertrain. The propulsion motor's output power and its rate are both controlled to satisfy the limits of each component, including gear and propeller. The effectiveness of the proposed method has been verified based on the exte

Mechanical EngineeringEngineering
9
Article|2 citations·2006
歷史 社會 環境과 九章算術의 構造
강신원
10
Article|1 citations·2013
A Novel Power Factor Control for Synchronous Motor Drive System with Small DC-Link Capacitor
Shin‐Won Kang, Sang‐Il Kim, Rae-Young Kim, Dong-Seok Hyun

This paper proposes a control strategy for high power factor without electrolytic capacitor in home appliance. The proposed system consists of single-phase diode rectifier, small film capacitor (14uF), three-phase voltage inverter and AC motor. In order to obtain a high power factor, this paper proposes a new control method that delays q-axis current compared with phase of grid voltage. The method is based on the field-oriented control and uses the space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM). Th

Control and Systems EngineeringEngineering
11
Article|1 citations·2018
Model Predictive Control of Circulating Current Suppression in Parallel-Connected Inverter-fed Motor Drive Systems
강신원, 소재환, 김래영

Parallel three-phase voltage source inverters in a direct connection configuration are widely used to increase system power ratings. A zero-sequence circulating current can be generated according to the switching method; however, the zero-sequence circulating current not only distorts current, but also reduces the system reliability and efficiency. In this paper, a model predictive control scheme is proposed for parallel inverters to drive an interior permanent magnet synchronous motor with zero

12
Article|1 citations·2012
Integrated Instrumentation Management System for Prediction and Alarm of Ground Subsidence
Jungyul Kim, Yoo-Sung Kim, Sungil Kwon, Hyoungil Kwon, J. Kim, Shin‐Won Kang, Hang-Seok Jang, Taeheok Kim, Hyun-Ho Kwon
Journal of the Korean Society of Mineral and Energy Resources EngineersOA

There are many cases of ground subsidence in abandoned mine area which is usaully hard to predict. It can cause hugh damage in properties and threaten human lives. Therefore, precautionary monitoring and prediction system for ground subsidence is of great necessity. Current measurement for ground subsidence is now imposed at the flimsy ground of exhausted mine and deployed. But analyzed data from manual measurement are only effective at corresponded measurement area. So it is hard to measure the

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
13
Article|0 citations·2015
A W-Band Phase-Locked Loop for Millimeter-Wave Applications
Shin‐Won Kang
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering
14
Article|0 citations·2026
Emergence of constructed environment for selected tourist destinations management in Northeast India: Insights from stakeholders
A S Sochipem Zimik, Shin‐Won Kang
Journal of Tourism Management ResearchOA

The study aims to introduce the concept of the constructed environment and its influence on tourism destination management in Northeast India. Post-pandemic, the region shows significant recovery, necessitating a systematic approach to managing the sector. To establish the relevance of the study's concept, the literature review is based on a triangulation review matrix. The study has three main objectives: firstly, to highlight the status of the constructed environment; secondly, to determine it

Sociology and Political ScienceSocial Sciences
15
Article|0 citations·2016
Improved Rotor Position Estimator with a New Inductance Estimation Method for IPMSM Sensorless Drive
Bu-Kyong Kang, Sang‐Il Kim, Shin‐Won Kang, Rae-Young Kim

This paper proposes a novel inductance estimation method based on a signal injection to improve a position error estimation performance of sensorless control by using a rotation matrix for interior permanent magnet synchronous motor. Using the rotation matrix method for estimating a rotor position error has advantages as wide estimation range and satisfy with linearity of the position error. However the estimated position error is calculated from voltage value containing model based inductance v

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEngineering

Research Areas

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringMechanical EngineeringControl and Systems EngineeringSociology and Political Science

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