D. J. Erickson

Robert W. Erickson is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado&Boulder. Over his career, he has led innovative research in the power electronics field, setting new standards for efficiency and performance in electric vehicles, as well as in inverters for solar power, wind power, and battery energy storage systems. His work has been recognized through awards including the Institution for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) William E. Newell Award, Life Fellow of the IEEE, the University of Colorado Boulder Inventor of the Year, and others. He was elected to the US National Academy of Engineering in 2026. His textbook