In this interview, Prof. Manuel Barragán Villarejo, Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Seville, Spain, shares how Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) technology is transforming both research and education in power electronics.
As a long-time partner in innovation and education with Typhoon HIL, Prof. Barragan-Villarejo highlights the value of HIL in accelerating controller development, reducing debugging time, improving prototype robustness, and minimizing equipment damage. He explains how students benefit from hands-on learning through real-time simulations, analog/digital signal work, and system integration—experiences that prepare them for real-world engineering challenges.
The conversation also touches on the SUNRISE Summer School, a joint initiative between the University of Seville and Typhoon HIL, where students gain first-hand experience working with cutting-edge HIL tools and methodologies.
◼ *Key topics covered:*
– Role of HIL in experimental validation of control strategies for power converters
– Teaching future engineers with real-time, physical system integration
– Benefits of using the Typhoon HIL ecosystem (Typhoon HIL Control Center, TyphoonSim, etc.)
– First-hand experience and collaboration with Typhoon HIL
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