Advanced Electric Machines & Power
Electronics Research Laboratory

AMPERE Lab studies electric machines, power electronics, and control as one connected problem to advance electro-mechanical energy conversion systems.
Located at the University of Notre Dame, we are strategically positioned in the heart of America's industrial corridor.

Building Better Electro-Mechanical Systems

We operate at the intersection of electric machines, power electronics, and control — with a passion for integrated, unconventional designs that push the performance envelope.

"We create electro-mechanical systems that are more efficient, more affordable, more intelligent, and less dependent on critical materials."

AMPERE Lab combines rigorous analytical methods with hands-on hardware development. From winding theory and electromagnetic analysis to 3D-printed prototypes and dynamometer testing, we pursue research that leads to real, deployable technology.

We welcome collaboration with industry partners and are actively building a world-class team.

Higher Power Density

More power in compact, lighter packages

Lower Losses

Minimizing losses and thermal requirements

Greater Reliability

Minimal down-time and self-diagnosis

Affordability

High-performance, yet low-cost designs

Reduced Critical Material Dependence

Low reliance on rare-earth elements and scarce supply chains

Recent work
  1. Development of Solid Synchronous Reluctance Rotors With Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing
    Dante Newman, Patrick Faue, Nishanth Gadiyar, Behzad Rankouhi, Frank E PfefferkornDan J Thoma, and Eric Severson
    IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 2025
  2. Design of Electric Machine Windings to Independently Control Multiple Airgap Harmonics
    Nishanth Gadiyar, Anvar Khamitov, and Eric L. Severson
    IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 2024
  3. Characterization of an Axial Flux Machine With an Additively Manufactured Stator
    Nishanth Gadiyar, Alexander D. Goodall, Iain Todd, and Eric L. Severson
    IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 2023
  4. Development of an Integrated Electro-Hydraulic Machine to Electrify Off-highway Vehicles
    Nishanth Gadiyar, Garrett Bohach, Md Minal Nahin, James VandeVen, and Eric L. Severson
    IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 2022
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AMPERE Lab

Stinson-Remick Hall of Engineering
University of Notre Dame
South Bend, IN 46637

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