Uma Sankar Rout

Biography

Uma Sankar Rout earned his M.S. in Electrical Control Engineering from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) and is currently pursuing a part time Ph.D. at NYCU. His research explores wide bandgap converter reliability, digital twin validation, and hybrid ceramic–film DC link capacitors for high density electric vehicle traction inverters.

At ITRI's Mechanical and Mechatronic Systems Research Laboratories, Mr. Rout leads hardware development for 243 kW / 800 V SiC traction inverters, 3.6 kW GaN DC‑DC converters, and a patented concentric PCB Rogowski coil that enables high‑bandwidth current sensing. He has published multiple conference papers on traction‑inverter benchmarking, power‑module test platforms, and electromagnetic‑interference mitigation, supporting ITRI’s roadmap for next‑generation electric‑drive technology.

Mr. Rout’s commitment to quality and innovation was recognized with ITRI’s Quality Role Model Award in 2023. His ongoing work combines rigorous engineering practice with cross‑disciplinary collaboration to advance sustainable mobility solutions.