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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.

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