Dr. Sebastian Neira Castillo

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Biography

Sebastian Neira Castillo is a Lecturer in Electrical Machines and Drives at the University of Edinburgh. He received dual PhDs in Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile and the University of Edinburgh, with a thesis titled 'Design Power Converters Embedded Energy Storage Hybrid DC-AC Applications.' His research expertise lies in the power electronics field, where he has extensive practical experience in developing novel power converter topologies and control systems for direct use in electrical machine drives and renewable energy applications involving energy storage systems. A core component of his work is the experimental validation of power conversion systems, with experience testing megawatt-scale power ratings. Since 2019, he has actively participated in collaborative research projects, resulting in the publication of one patent application and 30 peer-reviewed articles.

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Experience

Lecturer in Electrical Machines and Drives

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland

Teaching and researching in the field of Electrical Machines and Drives, focusing on power electronics and renewable energy applications.

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
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