Curriculum Vitae
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Krisztina Monika Leban
28 March 1983
Romanian
Single
Cal. Martirilor Nr.42, Sc. B, App. 14,300776 Timisoara,
Romania
Sigrid Undsets vej 174A, 9220 Aalborg Øst, Denmark
Telephone:
+45 23392259 (Denmark)
+45 42490284 (Denmark)
+40 751549803 (Romania)
E-mail:
[email protected]; [email protected]
Current Position: Research Assistant at Institute of Energy Technology
Aalborg University, Denmark
Education:
2007 - 2009
MSc in Power Electronics and Drives, Aalborg University Denmark;
2004 - 2007
Art School, Timisoara, Romania - Graphical Design and Painting
2002 – 2007 Technical University of Timisoara, Romania, ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING; Degree obtained: Bachelor in Electrical Engineering.
2002-2006
Pedagogical courses (includes psychology, sociology, teaching
methodology, pedagogy, practice in teaching-1 semester)
1998-2002
J.L.Calderon High School, Timisoara, Romania, Mathematics and
Informatics as main disciplines; Diploma obtained: Computer
Programmer.
Languages:
Romanian-mother tongue, English-good, Hungarian-good,
Danish-medium, French-basic, German-basic, Italian-beginner, Spanish-beginner.
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Work experience:
January –December 2010: Research Assistant Project: FHEEL Grid Connected
Highly Efficient Electric Car of the Future, Aalborg University Denmark; kkelectronics Denmark; PSO.
September 2009 – June 2010: Supervisor for 5th and 6th semester student groups:
‘Characterisation of the Induction Machine’ and ‘ Bi-directional Power Converter
For Energy Storage Devices’ respectively
23-25th February 2010: External Course(3 ECTS); Lecturers: Krisztina Leban,
Ewen Ritchie: Electric Drives Overview for Wind Energy Applications’; 23rd, ’Wind
turbines; Synchronous generators; Simulation models’; 24th,’Induction Machines;
Motor/ Generator; Control issues; Simulation models’; 25th ‘Power Factor
Adjustment; Simulation Models; Mini projects’ February 2010
August –December 2009: Research Assistant at Aalborg University Denmark –
Research on designing a ferrofluid pump for cooling application. INLED
Højteknologi Fonden J.Nr. 053-2007-3
August-December 2009: Research Assistant at Aalborg University Denmark –
study of Brushless DC Machines - compiling a State-Of-the-Art report on the major
points of engineering interest for BLDC machines; PSO 340-028
Organising The SPOT 2009 Student Conference – experimental online
interdisciplinary conference for young researchers – engineering field.
July-August 2008 high frequency cable modelling in Matlab for wind turbine
systems. kk Electronic A/S, Aalborg, Denmark (6 weeks)
2008, 5 months part-time: Institute of Energy Technology, Aalborg, Denmark –
testing and performance evaluation of brushless DC motors (laboratory tests and
finite element analysis)
2007, 2 months: ADS GmbH, Munich, Germany – drawing of automotive
mechanical subsystems using Catia V4 and Catia V5 for miniature cars;
2006, 3 months: ADS GmbH, Munich, Germany – drawing of automotive
mechanical subsystems using Catia V4 and Catia V5 for miniature cars;
2005, 3 months: FASTEM s.r.l. Timisoara, Romania – drawing of mechanical
components in AutoCAD 2000 to be manufactured;
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Projects:
Brushless DC – State of the art from 1990 to 2009 (Research Project at Aalborg
University August –December 2009)
State of the art for ferrofluid applications (Research Project at Aalborg University
August –December 2009)
Research on designing a ferrofluid pump for cooling application(Research Project
at Aalborg University August –December 2009)
Doubly Fed Induction Generator Fault Simulation(10th semester project Aalborg
University June 2009)
Design of a Novel Actuator using magnetorheological fluid and ferrofluid (9th
semester project Aalborg University January 2009)
Motor Control for a Fuel Cell Vehicle (Motor control using TMS320F28335 DSP–
8th semester project Aalborg University June 2008)
Residential micro-grid system (standalone system using solar panels – 7th
semester project Aalborg University January 2008)
Buck-Boost converter with current transformer (for measuring the gate current of
the IGBT switch)-practical project (Aalborg University 2007)
Bachelor Diploma Project : DSP Implementation of Space Vector Modulation
Strategies for Voltage Source Inverters with Induction Motor Drives (Space Vector
Modulation using TMS320F2812) (Politechnical University of Timisoara 2007)
Design of main electrical supply circuits for an industrial plant (Politechnical
University of Timisoara 2006);
Design of an automation system (managing of a parking lot) using PLC
(Politechnical University of Timisoara 2007);
Control of a unijunction transistor – practical project (Politechnical University of
Timisoara 2006)
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Engineering Skills:
Programming in C for PC and DSPs (TMS320F2812, TMS320F28335);
General programming in Pascal, FOX;
Simulation and programming of control systems and electric drives using Matlab
and Simulink, PLECS and LabView;
Finite element analysis of electromagnetic systems: FEMM, Opera 12;
Simulation of power electronics using OrCAD PSpice;
Drawing of mechanical components using AutoCAD, Inventor, Catia, Mechanical
Desktop 6, Pro Engineering, Corel Draw;
Document editing: Microsoft Office, LaTeX
Other Skills:
Pedagogical training: Psychology, Pedagogy, Teaching Methodology
Teaching experience: -tutoring in Mathematics (from first grade to high school12th grade), Physics (6th and 7th grade), Electrical Engineering(first year of
university), English(reading, writing, conversation-from beginner to advanced),
French (reading, writing-medium level)
-electrical machines laboratory for MSc students
-supervisor for 5th semester degree students at Institute of
Energy and Technology, Aalborg University
- Driver’s license, B category;
Achievements:
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High School degree in programming(Pascal, Fox, Microsoft Office)
First prize in 3D mechanical modeling ( Polytechnic University-“Student CAD” 2004
in Inventor 7)
4th place in 3D mechanical modeling ( Polytechnic University-“Student CAD” 2003
in Mechanical Desktop 6 )
3rd place in WOFIE invention contest 2008 Aalborg Denmark
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Papers:
[1] Krisztina Leban, Ewen Ritchie, Charging Standards for Plug-in Electric Vehicles;
ERA-5 2010 Grece – Acceptance Pending
[2] Krisztina Leban, Ewen Ritchie , Electric Vehicles Connected to the Grid.
Support Functions and Smart Charging; ERA-5 2010 Grece – Acceptance
Pending
[3]
Claus M. Hvenegaard, Sandie B. Nielsen, Mads Peter Rudolph Hansen,
Christian Grønborg Nikolaisen, Ewen Ritchie, Krisztina Leban; Reduktion af
elforbrug til motordrift ved anvendelse af PM motorer; Teknologisk Institut, Tåstrup,
Denmark; December 2009
[4]
Alin Argeseanu, Ewen Ritchie, Krisztina Monika Leban; Torque Optimization
Algorithm For SRM Drives Using A Robust Predictive Strategy; Proceedings of
OPTIM 2010, Brasov, Romania, 6 pages.
[5]
Ewen Ritchie, Krisztina Monika Leban, Alin Argeseanu; New Balancing
Equipment For Mass Production Of Small And Medium-Sized Electrical Machines;
Proceedings of OPTIM 2010, Brasov, Romania, 6 pages.
[6]
Alin Argeseanu, Ewen Ritchie, Krisztina Monika Leban, New Low Cost
Structure For Dual Axis Mount Solar Tracking System Using Adaptive Solar
Sensor; Proceedings of OPTIM 2010, Brasov, Romania, 6 pages.
[7] ‘’Magnetic Field Enhancement using Ferrofluid and Iron Powder’’ Krisztina Leban,
Ewen Ritchie, Alin Argeseanu eRA-4/Synenergy-2 International Scientific
Conference.T.E.I. Piraeus on 24-26 of September 2009
[8] ‘’Novel Actuator I Magneto rheological (MR) Fluid’’ Krisztina Leban, Ewen Ritchie,
Alin Argeseanu eRA-4/Synenergy-2 International Scientific Conference.T.E.I.
Piraeus on 24-26 of September 2009
[9] Doubly Fed Induction Generator Fault Simulation Krisztina Leban, Ewen Ritchie,
Alin Argeseanu, Ileana Torac “ eRA-4/Synenergy-2 International Scientific
Conference.T.E.I. Piraeus on 24-26 of September 2009
[10] “Selecting the Accurate Solar Panel Simulation Model“ Krisztina Leban, Ewen
Ritchie, NORPIE 2008 Helsinki, Finland
[11]
‘’ Experimental Testing Of Two Solar Panel Simulations’’author Krisztina
Leban, Alin Argeseanu , Ewen Ritchie National Conference of Electric Drives
CNAE 2008, Timisoara, Romania
[12]
“A new matrix structure sensor for the solar tracking system“ Alin Argeseanu,
Krisztina Leban, Ileana Torac Conferinta Nationala de Actionari Electrice CNAE
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2008, Timisoara, Romania and Journal of Electrical Engineering : Volume 9 / 2009
- Edition : 2
[13] “Solar position sensor with optimized and robust structure“ International
Scientific Conference “eRA-3” 2008, TEI of Piraeus and University of the West of
Scotland,
[14]
“Numerical algorithm for optimal balancing of small electrical machine rotor “
International Scientific Conference “eRA-3” 2008, TEI of Piraeus and University of
the West of Scotland,
[15] “Suitable Solar Panel Simulation Model Internationa Scientific Conference“
“eRA-3” 2008, TEI of Piraeus and University of the West of Scotland
[16] “Selecting the Accurate Solar Panel Simulation Model“ Krisztina Leban, Ewen
Ritchie, Alin Argeseanu EPE - European Power Electronics And Drives
Association 2008
[17] “Some aspects concerning the reluctance machine’s axially-laminated rotor
optimization”, Ileana Torac, Alin Argeseanu, Krisztina Leban International Scientific
Conference “eRA-2” 2007, TEI of Piraeus and University of the West of Scotland
[18] “Adaptive algorithm for SRM drives torque optimization” Alin Argeseanu,
Octavian Cornea, Ileana Torac Internationa Scientific Conference “eRA-2” 2007,
TEI of Piraeus and University of the West of Scotland
[19] “An absolute linear encoder with multiple codification system”, Alin Argeseanu,
Ileana Torac, Krisztina Leban; International Scientific Conference “eRA-2” 2007,
TEI of Piraeus and University of the West of Scotland
[20]
“Implementation of Space Vector Modulation Strategies for Voltage Source
Inverters with Induction Motor Drives”, Krisztina Leban, C. Lascu, A. Argeseanu
International Scientific Conference “eRA-2” 2007, TEI of Piraeus and University of
the West of Scotland
Motivation:
Professional development, building a career in electrical
engineering.
Interests:
Innovation, Electricity, Intelligent fluids, Electric Drives,
Mechanics.
Hobbies:
Arts (painting and graphics), Photography, Gardening, Travels,
Computers.
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