Power Magnetics @ High Frequency Workshop 2026 Agenda

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Location: Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, San Antonio Texas

Preliminary Agenda, Subject to Change

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM       Registration, Technology Demonstrations, Posters and Breakfast

8:00 AM – 8:05 AM       Opening Remarks

8:05 AM – 9:25 AM       Technical Session – Developing Analytical and Simulation Models from Measurement Data Part I

• Keynote: Physics Model Approaches to Develop Analytical Calculations and Simulations; Peter Zacharias, University of Kassel
• Planar Transformers Electromagnetic Modelling Considering Capacitive Couplings up to 100 MHz; Lucas Pniak, SAFRAN Research and Technology Center

9:25 AM – 9:45 AM       Break

9:45 AM – 12:00 Noon  Technical Session – Developing Analytical and Simulation Models from Measurement Data Part II

• Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Digital Twin to Optimize DAB Transformer Design; Daniel Rios Linares, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
• Modelling Stray Capacitance and Leakage Inductance in Planar Magnetics: The Ultimate Parasitic Analysis Model; Alfonso Martinez, Wϋrth Elektronik
• Magnetic Materials Evaluation Kit with ScN Magnetics Framework and Beyond; Marek Rylko, SMA Magnetics
• Panel Discussion

12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM  Lunch and Technology Demonstration and Poster Session

Technology Demonstrations:

• Trends and Opportunities in Nanocrystalline Soft Magnetic Materials for Power Electronics; Maira de Paula Nunes, CBMMNovel
• High-Current High-Frequency Integrated Magnetics for Scalable Vertical Power Delivery; Kamvar Ahmadi, Mo Khodadadi, Eneira
• New Core Geometries for Modern Magnetics; Mike Arasim, Fair-Rite Products Corp
• LCR Meters, Impedance Analyzers, Power Analyzers to Characterize Power Magnetics; Ihsan Dalgic, Hioki
• Static and dynamic characteristic tests on magnetic devices; Ryu Nagahama, Iwatsu
• Apparent Permeability and Q; Tobias Trupp/JC Sun, Magnetec/Bs&T
• Current Driven Core Loss; Lukas Mueller, Jacob Lamphere; Micrometals, University of Nebraska
• Double Pulse Testing/Simulation Models; Kevin Hermans, PE Systems
• Planar Transformer Winding Placement Design Optimization; Andreas Muessing, Tom Wilson, SIMPLIS Technologies
• Next Generation of Ferrite Cores; Sebastian Bachman/Fritz Wohlrath/Lukas Reißenweber, Tridelta/STS/Coburg University
• Triple Pulse Testing of Magnetic Cores; Jun Wang, University of Bristol
• Automated Systems for Comprehensive Core Characterization and Loss; Joaquin Tristan, University of Pittsburgh
• Impact of Unequal Flux Distribution on Power Loss;Daniel Rios Linares/Marcin Kacki, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid /Hitachi Energy
• Test Methods to Confirm Voltage Rating of Metal Alloy Molded Inductors; David Ruiz Gomez, Wϋrth Elektronik
• CoreDataX; Alfonso Martinez, Wϋrth Elektronik

Posters

• Uncertainty Modeling for 1-20 MHz Core Loss Measurement; Nick Kirkby, Arizona State University
• Through-Silicon Via Micro-Inductors: Design, Fabrication, and Power Conversion Demonstration; Xuan Wang, UPenn
• Medium-Frequency Transformer Design for Solid-State Transformers: Design Guidelines, Testing Methods, and Challenges; Priya, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
• Design of Low-Loss Magnetic-Core Toroidal Inductor for Multi-MHz Wireless Power Transfer Systems; Dheeraj Etta, Cornell University
• Compact Coupled Inductor with Pre-magnetized Leakage Inductance for High Current Boost Converters with Small Current Ripple; Pierre Küster, University of Kassel

2:00 PM – 3:50 PM       Technical Session – Applying Design Basics To Achieve Design Automation – Part I

• Keynote: From the Steinmetz Equation to a Unified Magnetic Loss Model: Bridging Empirical Equations and Physical Insight; Asier Arruti Romero, Mondragon University
• High-Frequency Integrated Magnetics Using Nano-Crystalline Cores for Advanced DC-DC Converters; Reddy Andapally Bharadwaj, CBMM

• Developing Effective Magnetics Models for Power Electronics Simulation; Andrija Stupar, SIMPLIS Technologies

3:50 PM – 4:10 PM       Break

4:10 PM – 5:10 PM       Technical Session – Applying Design Basics To Achieve Design Automation – Part II

• AI in Power Electronics; Chema Molina, Frenetic
• Panel Discussion

5:10 PM – 5:30 PM       Closing Remarks

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM       Networking Hour

• Technology Demonstrations and Posters

Partnership opportunities are available. Please contact the organizing committee via email workshop@psma.com or click here for more information.