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From Silicon to GaN: Nihal Kularatna Explains the Next Era of Power Conversion

In this video from APEC in San Antonio, Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio interviews Professor Nihal Kularatna from the University of Waikato, a renowned expert with over 50 years of experience in electronics engineering. The discussion explores the wide bandgap revolution, highlighting how GaN devices are transforming power converter design. Professor Kularatna explains his work on supercapacitor-assisted converters, the growing power challenges of AI and data centers, and his vision for DC microgrids, DC-powered homes, and renewable-centric energy systems.