Academic Credentials
  • Ph.D., Informatics and Computing, Northern Arizona University, 2024
  • M.S., Electrical Engineering, Northern Arizona University, 2020
  • B.S., Electrical Engineering, Northern Arizona University, 2018
Professional Affiliations
  • The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Member

Dr. Alex Dahlmann's expertise is within the realm of power electronics for usage in renewable energy systems, with an emphasis in utility-scale solar photovoltaics. His background is focused primarily on utility-scale systems and predictive control techniques for power grid integration. Dr. Dahlmann's experience ranges from renewable sources, such as solar photovoltaic and wind turbines, to electric vehicle design and control. Additionally, he has experience with power system design and distributed energy source integration. Dr. Dahlmann has worked extensively with predictive control schemes, developing a novel modulated model predictive control for multilevel converters in photovoltaic systems and a novel deadbeat control scheme for multilevel converters in multi-string photovoltaic systems.

Dr. Dahlmann's research background has been focused on next-generation power electronics and control schemes. His dissertation research focused on multilevel power converters (multilevel boost converters and multilevel inverters) in utility-scale photovoltaic systems with predictive control schemes to achieve a constant switching frequency. This work was achieved for both the multi-string configuration and the central inverter configuration for photovoltaics.

Prior to joining Exponent, Dr. Dahlmann worked in the AMPERE lab at the Northern Arizona University where he conducted experiments related to his graduate research. As part of his graduate studies, Dr. Dahlmann gain expertise in numerous programs such as MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE ControlDesk, and PowerWorld. Additionally, he is proficient in numerous hardware devices such as dSPACE (1103 and MicroLabBox), MagnaPower PV Emulator, and Arduino systems. Dr. Dahlmann has worked with numerous individuals to help develop courses for photovoltaic energy and power systems. Lastly, Dr. Dahlmann has managed the electrical laboratory equipment for the Northern Arizona University, where he analyzed faulty equipment and either repaired it or salvaged materials for student usage depending on the circumstances.