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Three-phase DC-DC converters, AC-DC Converter, Soft switching, Electric vehicles, Green hydrogen, Water Electrolyzer, Interleaved Bidirectional DC-DC Converter, DC-DC and AC-DC systems applied to green hydrogen electrolyzers
Algeria, Brazil

Biography

MENAOUAR BERREHIL EL KATTEL was born in Terga, Ain Temouchent, Algeria, in 1978. He earned his Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from Djillali Liabes University, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, in 2003. Pursuing academic excellence, he obtained a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from the Regional University of Blumenau (FURB), Brazil, in 2013, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the State University of Santa Catarina (UDESC), Brazil, in 2018. He further solidified his expertise with two postdoctoral degrees: one from UDESC and another from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). He currently serves as a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) and is an active Researcher in Power Electronics at UFMG. His research focuses on DC-DC converters, AC-DC converters, soft switching techniques, and power electronics applications in electric vehicles. Additionally, He is also involved in developing innovative converter topologies for DC-DC and DC-AC systems applied to green hydrogen electrolyzers, contributing to advancements in sustainable energy solutions.

Activities

Employment (3)

Universidade Federal do Ceará: Fortaleza, CE, BR

2022-07 to present | Visiting professor (Electrical Engineering Department)
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Universidade Estadual de Maringá: Maringa, PR, BR: Maringá, PR, BR

2021-08 to 2022-04 | Substitute professor (Department of Chemical Engineering)
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Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais: Belo Horizonte, MG, BR

2020-03 to 2021-03 | Volunteer professor (School of Electrical Engineering - UFMG)
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Education and qualifications (5)

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais Escola de Engenharia: Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, BR

2019-10-30 to 2021-07 | Postdoctoral researcher (Electrical Engineering)
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UDESC: Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina: Joinville, Santa Catarina, BR

2019-08-01 to 2020-08-30 | Postdoctoral researcher (Electrical Engineering)
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UDESC: Santa Catarina State University: Joinville , Santa Catarina, BR

2013 to 2018-08-28 | PhD in electrical engineering (electrical engineering (npee))
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FURB: Blumenau Regional University: Blumenau, SC, BR

2011 to 2013 | MSc in Electrical Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
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University Djillali Liabès Sidi Bel Abbès: Sidi Bel Abbes, DZ

1997 to 2003 | Engineer in Electrical Engineering (Faculty of Technology)
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Works (26)

13 kW High-Efficiency Six-Arm High-Gain Transformerless Floating Interleaved Bidirectional Buck–Boost DC–DC Converter for EV Applications

IEEE Access
2024 | Journal article
Contributors: Kassio Derek Nogueira Cavalcante; Menaouar Berrehil El Kattel; Paulo Peixoto Praça; Demercil Souza Oliveira Junior; Fernando Luiz Marcelo Antunes; Luiz Henrique Silva Colado Barreto
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Interleaved bidirectional DC–DC converter with single-phase high-frequency isolation for the wide range of industrial applications

International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications
2024 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85189065976

Part of ISSN: 1097007X 00989886
Contributors: El Kattel, M.B.; Nogueira Cavalcante, K.D.; Praça, P.P.; Oliveira Junior, D.D.S.; Marcelo Antunes, F.L.
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Overview of Main Electrolyzer Technologies and Power Electronic Converter Topologies for Enabling Hydrogen Production Through Water Electrolysis

International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications
2024-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Menaouar Berrehil El Kattel; Paulo Peixoto Praça; Robson Mayer; Cristina do Carmo Lucio Berrehil el Kattel; René Pastor Torrico Bascopé; Fernando Luiz Marcelo Antunes; Braz de Jesus Cardoso Filho
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A novel topology of a non‐isolated bidirectional multiphase single inductor DC–DC converter

International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications
2024-09-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Gideon Igor Carvalho Lobato; Menaouar Berrehil El Kattel; Fernando Luiz Marcelo Antunes; Sidelmo Magalhães Silva; Braz de Jesus Cardoso Filho
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Comprehensive review of battery charger structures of EVs and HEVs for levels 1–3

International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications
2023 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85150014230

Part of ISSN: 1097007X 00989886
Contributors: Berrehil El Kattel, M.; Mayer, R.; Ely, F.; de Jesus Cardoso Filho, B.
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99%—Efficient, interleaved bidirectional DC-DC converter with new interleaved PWM method of parallel-connected Mosfets

International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications
2022 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85125836792

Part of ISSN: 1097007X 00989886
Contributors: Berrehil El Kattel, M.; Carvalho Lobato, G.I.; Maia, T.A.C.; de Jesus Cardoso Filho, B.
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Battery energy management proposition for energy storage using active dc–dc converter

International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications
2022 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85135947099

Part of ISSN: 1097007X 00989886
Contributors: Alexandre Carvalho Maia, T.; Berrehil El Kattel, M.; Perpetuo Corrêa, T.; Rocha, A.V.; Filho, B.J.C.
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Development of a Supervisory System Using Open-Source for a Power Micro-Grid Composed of a Photovoltaic (PV) Plant Connected to a Battery Energy Storage System and Loads

Energies
2022-11-08 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1996-1073
Contributors: Fernanda Moura Quintão Silva; Menaouar Berrehil El Kattel; Igor Amariz Pires; Thales Maia
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Efficiency evaluation of a bridgeless totem-pole power factor correction rectifier using GaN and insulated gate bipolar transistor devices for battery charger

International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85093956228

Part of ISSN: 1097007X 00989886
Contributors: Mayer, R.; Berrehil El Kattel, M.; Jeske, E.; Garcia Oliveira, S.V.
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Bidirectional isolated three-phase dc-dc converter using coupled inductor for dc microgrid applications

International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85083588708

Part of ISSN: 1097007X 00989886
Contributors: Berrehil El Kattel, M.; Mayer, R.; Douglas Possamai, M.; Vidal Garcia Oliveira, S.
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Four-phase interleaved DC–DC step-down converter using coupled inductor for high power application

International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85088141329

Part of ISSN: 1097007X 00989886
Contributors: Berrehil El Kattel, M.; Mayer, R.; Vidal Garcia Oliveira, S.; de Jesus Cardoso Filho, B.
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Multi-Phase Interleaved Bidirectional DC/DC Converter with Coupled Inductor for Electrified-Vehicle Applications

IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
2020 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0885-8993
Contributors: Robson Mayer; Menaouar Berrehil El Kattel; Sergio Vidal Garcia Oliveira
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BIDIRECTIONAL DC-DC CONVERTER WITH COUPLED INDUCTOR FOR DC-BUS REGULATION IN MICROGRID APPLICATIONS

Eletrônica de Potência
2020-09-30 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1414-8862
Part of ISSN: 1984-557X
Contributors: Robson Mayer; Menaouar Berrehil El Kattel; Sérgio Vidal Garcia Oliveira
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Experimental Results of a Bidirectional Coupled Inductor DC-DC Converter

Brazilian Power Electronics Conference (COBEP)
2019 | Conference paper
Contributors: da Rosa, Murilo Brunel; El Kattel, Menaouar Berrehil; Mayer, Robson; Garcia Oliveira, Sergio Vidal
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A Simplified Analysis of Buck-Type Interleaved DC-DC Converter for Battery Chargers Application

2019 IEEE 15th Brazilian Power Electronics Conference and 5th IEEE Southern Power Electronics Conference (COBEP/SPEC)
2019-12 | Conference paper
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Three-phase step-up/step-down isolated dc-dc converter with wide-range duty cycle for low dc renewable energy sources applications

International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications
2019-02 | Journal article
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ISOLATED STEP-UP/STEP-DOWN THREE-PHASE DC-DC CONVERTER WITH HIGH FREQUENCY

Eletrônica de Potência
2018-10-01 | Journal article
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A BIDIRECTIONAL DC–DC PUSH-PULL / FLYBACK CONVERTER

Eletrônica de Potência
2018-02-01 | Journal article
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ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION OF A NOVEL COUPLED INDUCTOR BIDIRECTIONAL DC DC CONVERTER

Brazilian Power Electronics Conference (COBEP)
2017 | Conference paper
Contributors: da Rosa, Murilo Brunel; El Kattel, Menaouar Berrehil; Mayer, Robson; Possamai, Maicon Douglas; Garcia Oliveira, Sergio Vidal
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Analysis and simulation of a novel coupled inductor bidirectional DC-DC converter

14th Brazilian Power Electronics Conference, COBEP 2017
2017 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85050583623

Part of ISBN: 9781509062485
Contributors: Brunel Da Rosa, M.; Berrehil El Kattel, M.; Mayer, R.; Possamai, M.D.; Oliveira, S.V.G.
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Analysis of a multi-phase interleaved bidirectional DC/DC power converter with coupled inductor

14th Brazilian Power Electronics Conference, COBEP 2017
2017 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85050609403

Part of ISBN: 9781509062485
Contributors: Mayer, R.; El Kattel, M.B.; Possamai, M.D.; Bruning, C.; Oliveira, S.V.G.
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A three-phase flyback current-fed push-pull bidirectional dc-dc converter for dc microgrid application

IEEE/IAS International Conference on Industry Applications (INDUSCON)
2016 | Conference paper
Contributors: El Kattel, Menaouar Berrehil; Mayer, Robson; Garcia Oliveira, Sergio Vidal
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Analysis and simulation of a three-phase push-pull/flyback interleaved bidirectional DC-DC converter

IECON Proceedings (Industrial Electronics Conference)
2016 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85010070412

Part of ISBN: 9781509034741
Contributors: El Kattel, M.B.; Mayer, R.; Oliveira, S.V.G.
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THREE-PHASE FLYBACK/CURRENT-FED PUSH-PULL DC-DC CONVERTER WITH Y-Delta CONNECTED TRANSFORMER

Brazilian Power Electronics Conference (COBEP)
2015 | Conference paper
Contributors: El Kattel, Menaouar Berrehil; Mayer, Robson; Garcia Oliveira, Sergio Vidal; de Novaes, Yales Romulo; Peres, Adriano
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Three-phase flyback/current-fed push-pull DC-DC converter with y-Δ connected transformer

2015 IEEE 13th Brazilian Power Electronics Conference and 1st Southern Power Electronics Conference, COBEP/SPEC 2016
2015 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84966269218

Part of ISBN: 9781479987795
Contributors: El Kattel, M.B.; Mayer, R.; Oliveira, S.V.G.; De Novaes, Y.R.; Peres, A.
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THREE-PHASE FLYBACK-BOOST DC-DC CONVERTER WITH THREE-PHASE HIGH FREQUENCY ISOLATION

Brazilian Power Electronics Conference (COBEP)
2013 | Conference paper
Contributors: El Kattel, Menaouar Berrehil; Garcia Oliveira, Sergio Vidal; Perez, Adriano; Hausmann, Romeu; Braatz, Alessandro; Dias, Julio Cesar
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Peer review (56 reviews for 6 publications/grants)

Review activity for Eletrônica de Potência. (1)
Review activity for IEEE journal of emerging and selected topics in power electronics. (1)
Review activity for IEEE transactions on circuits and systems. (6)
Review activity for IEEE transactions on industrial electronics : (1)
Review activity for IEEE transactions on power electronics. (9)
Review activity for International journal of circuit theory and applications. (38)