Publications

Journal Papers:

  1. K. Sado, J. Peskar, A. R. J. Downey, H. L. Ginn, R. Dougal and K. Booth, "Query-and-Response Digital Twin Framework using a Multi-domain, Multi-function Image Folio," in IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, doi: 10.1109/TTE.2024.3425276. Download the Paper.
  2. K. Booth, H. Subramanyan, J. Liu and S. M. Lukic, "Parallel Frameworks for Robust Optimization of Medium-Frequency Transformers," in IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 5097-5112, Aug. 2021, doi: 10.1109/JESTPE.2020.3042527.

Dissertations & Theses:

  1. K. Sado, "Developing a Hierarchical Digital Twin Framework for DC Microgrid Implementation," defended at the University of South Carolina, March 2024. Download the Dissertation.

  2. M. Leonard-Albert, "Operating Strategies and Disturbance Characterization for DC Microgrids," defended at the University of South Carolina, March 2024. Download the Thesis.

Magazine Articles:

  1. K. Booth and J. Bandler, "Space Mapping for Codesigned Magnetics: Optimization Techniques for High-Fidelity Multidomain Design Specifications," in IEEE Power Electronics Magazine, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 47-52, June 2020, doi: 10.1109/MPEL.2020.2985188.

  2. K. Booth, "Challenges of Implementing Higher-Frequency Magnetics in Wide-Bandgap Converters [Women in Engineering]," in IEEE Power Electronics Magazine, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 52-54, Sept. 2019, doi: 10.1109/MPEL.2019.2925494.

Conference Proceedings:

  1. J. Peskar, B. Priddy, K. Sado, A. R.J. Downey, K. Booth, and J. Khan. Adaptive agent-based control for lithium-ion batteries in naval microgrids. In International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Aug. 2024. Download the Paper or Slides.

  2. D. Perez, A. Hussain and K. Booth, "Leakage Inductance and Turns-Ratio Optimization for Fixed Input Variable Output Dual Active Bridge Converter," 2024 IEEE Sixth International Conference on DC Microgrids (ICDCM), Columbia, SC, USA, 2024, pp. 1-8, doi: 10.1109/ICDCM60322.2024.10665101. Download the Paper or Poster.

  3. J. Hannum et al., "Remaining Useful Life digital shadow for an eVTOL Powertrain," 2024 IEEE Sixth International Conference on DC Microgrids (ICDCM), Columbia, SC, USA, 2024, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/ICDCM60322.2024.10665005. Download the Paper or Poster.

  4. A. Hussain, K. Sado, D. Perez and K. Booth, "FEA-Driven Solutions to Minimize Driving Loop Inductance and EMI in MHz PCB Designs," 2024 IEEE Sixth International Conference on DC Microgrids (ICDCM), Columbia, SC, USA, 2024, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/ICDCM60322.2024.10665225.  Download the Paper or Slides.

  5. K. Sado, J. Peskar, A. Downey and K. Booth, "DC Microgrid Control using a Multi-Function Multi-Domain Image-based Hierarchical Digital Twin," 2024 IEEE Sixth International Conference on DC Microgrids (ICDCM), Columbia, SC, USA, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICDCM60322.2024.10664972. Download the Paper.

  6. A. Hussain, K. Sado, D. Perez and K. Booth, "Beyond-Nominal Operation of GaN-Based Converters for High-Power Density Applications," 2024 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo (ITEC), Chicago, IL, USA, 2024, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/ITEC60657.2024.10598924. Download the Paper or Poster.

  7. K. Sado, J. Peskar, S. Ionita, J. Hannum, A. Downey and K. Booth, "Real-time Electro-thermal Simulations for Power Electronic Converters," 2024 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), Long Beach, CA, USA, 2024, pp. 2616-2623, doi: 10.1109/APEC48139.2024.10509396. Download the Paper.

  8. A. Hussain, D. Perez, D. Cucak and K. Booth, "PCB-Based Inductor Design for 1-kW, 1-MHz Buck Converter," 2024 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), Long Beach, CA, USA, 2024, pp. 3199-3203, doi: 10.1109/APEC48139.2024.10509065. Download the Paper or Poster.

  9. G. Anthony, J. Peskar, N. Cooper, A. Downey, and K. Booth, “Extending Battery Life via Load Sharing in Electric Aircraft,” AIAA SCITECH 2024 Forum, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, January 2024. doi: 10.2514/6.2024-2154. Download the Paper or Slides.

  10. A. W. Leedy, K. A. Aganah, M. Abdelraziq and K. Booth, "A Single-Phase Five-Level Inverter Topology for Distributed Sources," 2023 IEEE 2nd Industrial Electronics Society Annual On-Line Conference (ONCON), SC, USA, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ONCON60463.2023.10430607.
  11. K. Sado, J. Hannum, E. Skinner, H. L. Ginn and K. Booth, "Hierarchical Digital Twin of a Naval Power System," 2023 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Nashville, TN, USA, 2023, pp. 1514-1521, doi: 10.1109/ECCE53617.2023.10361999. Download the Paper or Slides.
  12. J. Peskar, A. R. J. Downey, J. Khan and K. Booth, "Progress Towards a Coupled Electro-thermo Battery Emulator," 2023 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS), Alexandria, VA, USA, 2023, pp. 333-336, doi: 10.1109/ESTS56571.2023.10220565. Download the Paper or Slides.
  13. K. Booth, K. Sado, J. Hannum, J. Knight and R. Dougal, "Introduction of Posture-Based Pre-Alignment for Naval Applications," 2023 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS), Alexandria, VA, USA, 2023, pp. 464-468, doi: 10.1109/ESTS56571.2023.10220454. Download the Paper or Slides.
  14. K. Sado, J. Hannum and K. Booth, "Digital Twin Modeling of Power Electronic Converters," 2023 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS), Alexandria, VA, USA, 2023, pp. 86-90, doi: 10.1109/ESTS56571.2023.10220465. Download the Paper or Slides.
  15. K. Sado, R. Hainey, J. Peralta, A. Downey and K. Booth, "Digital Twin Model for Predicting the Thermal Profile of Power Cables for Naval Shipboard Power Systems," 2023 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS), Alexandria, VA, USA, 2023, pp. 299-302, doi: 10.1109/ESTS56571.2023.10220549. Download the Paper or Slides.
  16. J. Hannum, H. L. Ginn and K. Booth, "Serving Constant and Pulsed Loads in Naval Power and Energy Systems," 2023 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), Orlando, FL, USA, 2023, pp. 1869-1874, doi: 10.1109/APEC43580.2023.10131310. Download the Paper or Slides.
  17. A. W. Leedy, M. Abdelraziq and K. Booth, "A Comparison of Numerical Techniques used for PV Module Model Parameter Extraction," 2022 IEEE Green Energy and Smart System Systems (IGESSC), Long Beach, CA, USA, 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/IGESSC55810.2022.9955323. 
  18. M. Leonard-Albert, D. Hobbs, J. Hannum, E. Santi and K. Booth, "Early Stage Modeling of Naval DC Power System for Digital Twin Development," 2021 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS), Arlington, VA, USA, 2021, pp. 1-8, doi: 10.1109/ESTS49166.2021.9512367. 
  19. A. Wunderlich, K. Booth and E. Santi, "Hybrid Analytical and Data-Driven Modeling Techniques for Digital Twin Applications," 2021 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS), Arlington, VA, USA, 2021, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/ESTS49166.2021.9512364.