TAIPEI TECH ECIE’s Global Engagement and Achievements in the MagNet Challenge at APEC
The ECIE Laboratory at Taipei Tech proudly stood among the global competitors in the 2023 PELS-Google-Tesla-Princeton MagNet Challenge, a landmark international competition that united teams from numerous countries to advance key technologies in power electronics. This event did not just emphasize the convergence of traditional power electronics and the burgeoning field of machine learning but also showcased the commitment of academia and industry to foster an open-source culture for collective progress.
As we celebrate the conclusion of this prestigious competition, we extend our congratulations to all the award-winning teams and applaud every participant who demonstrated ingenuity and dedication throughout the event. Their collective efforts have undeniably elevated the standards and expectations of innovation within the field.
The ECIE Laboratory at TAIPEI TECH actively contributed to this global stage, ensuring that our presence in critical technological advancements remained unwavering. The competition’s emphasis on open-source software and its arrangement of numerous online exchanges provided us with an unparalleled opportunity to quickly integrate machine learning techniques into core loss modeling – a testament to the rapidly evolving technological era we navigate.
We owe a special thanks to Lite-On Technology for their technical support and to Professor Sam Hsia from Ilan University for his guidance and expertise. Their assistance was instrumental in enabling our team to effectively compete in the MagNet Challenge.
This competition has been an enriching journey for the ECIE Laboratory, one that has honed our skills, expanded our knowledge, and strengthened our international connections. We remain dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in power electronics and to contributing meaningful advancements to the global community.
Stay tuned to Taipei Tech ECIE’s continued exploration and innovation in the exciting realm of electrical engineering, where we aim to create technologies that shape a sustainable and empowered future.
