Turning Research into Industrial Solutions
Our research is focused onto three specialized sections:
- Power Electronics & Drives
- Energy Conversions
- Intelligent Systems & Artificial Intelligence
We cover the entire technology chain—from the characterization of SiC and GaN semiconductors, through electrical machines, multiphase converters, and AI-based control methods, to the validation of complete traction and propulsion systems with power ratings of up to 4 MW. In research projects, international collaborations, and industry engagement, we operate under the unified identity of RICE Power Lab.
We work with industrial partners through three main forms of collaboration:
- Contract Research - We address specific R&D challenges, covering the full process from requirements specification, design and simulation, prototype development, and manufacturing of functional demonstrators to laboratory and field testing.
- Joint Development Projects - We engage in long-term partnerships within national and international funding schemes (e.g., Horizon Europe, Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic) as well as through direct industrial consortia.
- Technology Transfer and Licensing - We transfer research outcomes protected by patents into industrial practice through technology transfer and licensing activities.
Our infrastructure includes state-of-the-art laboratories, workshops for the development of power converter and electrical machine prototypes, and testing facilities with power capacities of up to 4 MW—a capability unique in Central Europe.
The current research topics presented below are organized according to the application areas in which our results are deployed. Most projects combine expertise from multiple sections, which is why collaboration across teams is reflected in many of the research themes.