Dr. Wilson Eberle

Professor

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Biography

Wilson Eberle joined the School of Engineering at the University of British Columbia in July 2008 and is a Professor of Electrical Engineering specializing in Power Electronics. He leads the Energy Systems Power Electronics Laboratory (ESPEL). His expertise includes power electronics, high power switching converters, and gate drive techniques, contributing significantly to the field through teaching and research. Dr. Eberle has supervised numerous graduate students and is actively involved in various research projects, informing both industry and academia. He holds a PhD, MSc, and BSc in Electrical Engineering from Queen's University. Over the years, he has secured funding from several prestigious organizations such as the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI), enhancing the capacity and impact of his research work.

Research Interests

Power Electronics High Power Switching Converters Gate Drive Techniques

Courses

ENGR 558 Power Electronics ENGR 458 Power Electronics ENGR 320 Electromechanical Devices ENGR 499 Engineering Capstone Design Project APSC 255 Analog Digital Systems APSC 172 Engineering Analysis

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.