In many cases, traditional digital signal processors (DSPs) are no longer sufficient to provide control solutions for new power converter topologies. As a result, new control strategies are being proposed for two reasons. Firstly, to improve the performance of traditional converters, and secondly, to address emerging converters that may require non-conventional control strategies. This research line proposes and studies new control strategies for both of these reasons. In practical terms, the use of new digital systems, such as AP-SoCs, is considered essential, as they can achieve better results than DSPs.

Renewable energy systems often require power electronic converters to inject power into electrical distribution networks. In this research line, we focus on identifying converter topologies that offer lower losses, higher reliability, and better supply quality than conventional options. Our research is guided by the current trend of incorporating ancillary services, such as power reactive compensation or virtual inertia, into the system.

Multilevel converters are power electronic converters that can operate in medium voltages using low voltage semiconductors. By switching different DC sources (real or equivalent sources), they can achieve multi-level voltages at the system output, in contrast to the two or three levels of traditional converters. In this research line, we focus on the study of multilevel converters, particularly cascaded H-bridge converters and modular multilevel converters (MMC), which are known for their high reliability.

Smart transformers have been proposed to bring intelligent grids to life. It is hoped that these transformers can help to manage the information of future distribution networks better. These transformers would be found by distributing the energy from the medium voltage sides to the low voltage sides in our future smart grids. Also, these transformers, to being built based on power converters, can provide auxiliary services. Today there is no consensus that smart transformer topology is more convenient, so research on this topic is strategic and with great potential.