Pedro Andrade
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PhD Student
Pedro Andrade received both the BSc and MSc in Electromechanical Engineering from the University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal, in 2019 and 2021, respectively. Currently, he is a PhD Student in Electric and Computer Engineering at the University of Beira Interior. His main research interests include Fuel Cells and DC-DC converters.
Andrade, P. M. B.; Laadjal, K.; Alcaso, A. N.; Cardoso, A. J. M.: "A Comprehensive Review on Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis in Fuel Cell Systems: Challenges and Issues"; Energies, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 1-45, January, 2024.
Andrade, P. M. B.; Alcaso, A. N.; Bento, F. J. F.; Cardoso, A. J. M.: "Buck-Boost DC-DC Converters for Fuel Cell Applications in DC Microgrids - State-of-the-Art"; Electronics, Vol. 11, No. 23, pp. 1-19, December, 2022.
Andrade, P. M. B.; Bento, F. J. F.; Alcaso, A. N.; Cardoso, A. J. M.: "Output Current Control for Two-Switch Boost Buck Converters in Fuel Cell Applications for DC Microgrids"; International Conference on Clean Electrical Power, Terrasini, Italy, pp. 136-140, June, 2023.
Andrade, P. M. B.; Bento, F. J. F.; Alcaso, A. N.; Cardoso, A. J. M.: "Comparative Study of Single-Switch and Double-Switch Converter Topologies, Working on Dead-Zone Mode, for Fuel Cell Applications"; International Conference on Sustainable Mobility Applications, Renewables and Technology, Cassino, Italy, pp. 1-6, November, 2022.
Andrade, P. M. B., "Analysis and Optimisation of a Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (in Portuguese)", Supervisor: Cardoso, A. J. M., Co-Supervisor: Alcaso, A. N., University of Beira Interior, Portugal, 2021.