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Dr. Robert S. Balog is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University, where he leads the Renewable Energy Advanced Power Electronics Laboratory (REAPER). With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, his research focuses on advanced power electronics systems, including controls for solar photovoltaic energy, electrical energy storage, and power systems. His work encompasses the development of photovoltaic balance systems, building-integrated photovoltaics (BiPV), and high-efficiency energy systems, emphasizing techno-economic optimization and microgrids. He has made significant contributions to power quality enhancement and model predictive control for power electronic systems. Dr. Balog is a recognized leader in his field, holding fellowships in professional organizations and serving as a distinguished lecturer for the IEEE Power Electronics Society.
Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.