Home | Smart Power Electronics and Energy Conversion (SPEC) Lab | College of Engineering

The Smart Power Electronics and Energy Conversion (SPEC) Lab research group at the University of Connecticut in the College of Engineering is a premiere group for research in power, electronics and energy conversion. Our research interests include smart power, electronics and energy conversion with applications for real world applications. Our vision is to investigate power electronics technologies in diverse applications of energy conversion.

Our research facility is focused on developing advanced power electronics systems that are intelligent and efficient, often with a focus on integrating renewable energy sources into the grid, electric vehicles, and other applications by utilizing sophisticated control algorithms and innovative power conversion technologies to optimize energy usage and system performance.

Are you interested in this unique topic area? Please contact us!

Students Help Students in Hands-on Chemical Engineering Course September 8, 2026
The course offers students the opportunity to develop educational content for future semesters, gaining perspective outside of a lecture hall
Claire Galvin
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Inducted into the Black Inventors Hall of Fame August 31, 2026
The honor recognizes Laurencin’s pioneering inventions and research in regenerative engineering.
Lauren Woods
Alexander Dupuy’s Approach to Materials Science: Processing Possibilities August 25, 2026
UConn materials scientist Alexander Dupuy is exploring how new approaches to materials processing could unlock advances in technologies ranging from solid-state batteries to biomedical implants and more efficient engines.
Sarah Redmond

Online Home Gardening Course Brings Research-Based Education to Gardeners September 8, 2026
The course offers a flexible way to learn from trusted experts
Jessica McBride, PhD
CT Occupational Disease Report is Accompanied by New Prevention Guide for the Workplace September 7, 2026
Labor Day release of annual report prepared by UConn School of Medicine highlights reported occupational illness trends and gives workplace safety and health committees practical tools for prevention
Combined Reports
Lessons from Liberia September 2, 2026
Two second-year UConn dental students reflect on their work in Liberia over the summer
Courtney Chandler

UConn to Test Campus Emergency Systems on Sept. 8 September 4, 2026
UConn will conduct its Fall 2026 emergency alert system test on September 8
Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
UConn To Remember 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks September 1, 2026
A University-wide remembrance ceremony will be held at noon in the Student Union Theatre
Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
UConn Launches New Reporting Site September 1, 2026
The site clearly explains the categories of issues that can be reported and walks the user through the process they can expect
Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

Smart Power Applications
Power Electronics Design
Renewable Energy
and Endless Possibilities. . .

About the Smart Power Electronics and Energy Conversion (SPEC) Lab

Contact Us

What's Happening @ UConn

Engineering News

UConn Community News

UConn News

Smart Power Applications Power Electronics Design Renewable Energy and Endless Possibilities. . .