This division spans a wide area of research involving electromagnetic fields and their application.
The division includes:
- power generation
- the distribution and utilization of electrical energy
- interaction wave guides
- optical fiber
- photonic devices
UF is one of the few universities in the world conducting lightning research.
Field research on lightning is performed each summer both on the UF campus and at Camp Blanding, Florida.
AREA FACULTY
DIVISION COORDINATOR: henry zmuda
Henry Zmuda
Associate Professor
Research Interests
Photonics, Lasers, electromagnetics
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Arturo Bretas
Professor
Research Interests Cyber-physical systems security, power systems operation, control and protection
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Robert Moore
Professor
Research Interests Electromagnetic waves, non-linear energetic interactions in the ionosphere, remote-sensing applications
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Vladimir Rakov
Professor
Research Interests Lightning, atmospheric electricity, lightning protection
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Martin Uman
Distinguished Professor
Research Interests Lightning physics, lightning protection, electromagnetic field theory
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Shuo Wang
Professor
Research Interests Power electronics, electrical power, electromagnetic interference, electric vehicles, green energy conversion and grid integration
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