Dr. Chris S. Edrington, PhD, PE
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
FAMU-FSU | College of Engineering
Energy Conversion and Integration Thrust
Research Overview/Objectives
The focus of the Energy Conversion and Integration Thrust is primarily on the design,modeling,simulation, and experimentation of various energy conversion apparatus and the
effect and impact of their integration on terrestrial and maritime grid systems. The thrust
specializes in characterization, analysis, and assessment of systems that exhibit a high
degree of nonlinearity such as those composed of distributed and intermittent energy
resources and pulsed power loads. The primary research objective is to provide information
that can be utilized to affect design and behavior of these complex systems for improved
stability, reliability, and performance. In addition the group has strong interest in
industrial electronic applications and possesses expertise in the area of rotary and
stationary electrodynamic device design using modern FEA based tools. The group works
synergistically amongst other groups at the Center for Advanced Power Systems and supports
the university’s research and education mission by incorporating undergraduate, graduate,
and post-doctoral personnel to fulfill it’s goals.