JIANG Mingyuan

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Research

Our research focuses on advanced electrical machines and electromechanical systems, integrating novel machine topologies, intelligent design and control with applications in robotics, transportation electrification, and green power generation.

Research Interests

Electric Machines

We investigate advanced electrical machines, with particular interests in multiport machines, flux-modulation machines, machine control and drives, and AI-assisted machine design. Our research aims to achieve high torque and power density, flexible energy conversion, and highly integrated electromechanical systems.

Advanced Machine Design · Machine Optimization · Machine Control · AI in Machine Design

Transportation Electrification

We investigate advanced electrical machines and integrated propulsion systems for electric and hybrid transportation, including automotive, marine, and aviation applications. Multiport machine technologies are explored for flexible speed, torque, and power-flow regulation in compact propulsion systems.

Electric & Hybrid Vehicles · Marine Propulsion · Aviation Electrification

Green Power Generation

We explore advanced electrical machines for renewable energy conversion, with particular interest in contra-rotating and multiport generator systems. Representative applications include wind and wave energy generation, targeting improved power density and system integration.

Wind Power · Wave Energy · Contra-Rotating Generators

Robotics

We develop compact and highly integrated actuators for robotic systems, with particular interest in novel machine topologies and multi-degree-of-freedom actuation. Our research also explores intelligent actuator control toward more integrated robotic platforms.

Actuator Design · Multi-DOF Actuation · Robotic Control

Funded Projects

As PI

• Development of the High-Order Harmonic Modulation Based Multiport Machine Systems PolyU Start-up Fund (P0052647) · Aug 2024 – May 2027

• Development of Compact Drum-Coil Integrated Winding Based Multi-Port Machines for Electric Propulsion and Robotic Systems
  PolyU EEE Seed Funding Scheme (P0056361) · Jun 2025 – May 2026

• AI-Based Sensorless Control for Dual-Mechanical-Port Machines
  PolyU EEE Seed Funding Scheme (P0060939) · Mar 2026 – Dec 2026

• Axial-Flux Dual-Rotor Humanoid Robot Leg Joint Motor Innovation and Technology Fund (ITS/022/26FX) · Jan 2027 – Dec 2029

As Co-I

• Development of Fault Self-Recovery Axial Direct-Drive Hub Motor for AGV
  Innovation and Technology Fund (ITP/043/24AP) · Dec 2024 – Dec 2026

• Development of Next-Generation Fast Wireless Power Transfer for Energy Internet
  Innovation and Technology Fund (PRP/092/24FX) · Oct 2025 – Sep 2028

• A Hybrid Mechanical-Thermal Testing System towards an International Research Hub and FCE ACT (Advanced Construction Technology) Lab
  PolyU FCE Large Equipment / Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory Fund (P0056342) · Jun 2025 – May 2027

• Novel Superconducting Systems for Outer Space Exploration: From Materials, Modeling to Applications
  NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme 2025/26 (N_PolyU590/25) · Jan 2026 – Dec 2029

Awards

• Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury
  50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva · 2025

  Invention: Highly Efficient Brushless Dual-Rotor Contra-Rotating Wind Power Generation System

• Best Innovation Proposal Award
  Kaiyang Global Innovation Competition, Chery Global Innovation Conference · 2025

• Best Paper Award
  IEEE International Conference on Electrical Energy Conversion Systems and Control (IEECSC) · 2024 & 2026

• Best Poster Presentation
  IEEE International Conference on Electrical Energy Conversion Systems and Control (IEECSC) · 2026