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Electronics and Electrical Engineering
New Zealand
2026

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Electronics and Electrical Engineering

D-Index
63
Citations
17548
World Ranking
1352
National Ranking
3

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Electronics and Electrical Engineering in New Zealand Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Electronics and Electrical Engineering in New Zealand Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Electronics and Electrical Engineering in New Zealand Leader Award
  • 1993 - Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Electrical engineering
  • Alternating current
  • Voltage

His main research concerns Maximum power transfer theorem, Electrical engineering, Electric vehicle, Pickup and Magnetic flux. His work blends Maximum power transfer theorem and Finite element method studies together. His study explores the link between Electric vehicle and topics such as Chassis that cross with problems in Flux linkage and Electronic component.

His research investigates the connection with Magnetic flux and areas like Electromagnetic coupling which intersect with concerns in Robustness. In his study, Electromagnetic compatibility is inextricably linked to Air gap, which falls within the broad field of Leakage. John T. Boys interconnects Power module, Electronic engineering, AC power and Control theory in the investigation of issues within Power factor.

His most cited work include:

  • Inductive Power Transfer (691 citations)
  • Modern Trends in Inductive Power Transfer for Transportation Applications (665 citations)
  • Development of a Single-Sided Flux Magnetic Coupler for Electric Vehicle IPT Charging Systems (655 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Maximum power transfer theorem, Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Electromagnetic coil and Pickup are his primary areas of study. His Maximum power transfer theorem research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Power factor, Electric vehicle, Leakage, Coupling and Inductance. His Leakage research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Air gap, Q factor, Automotive engineering and Robustness.

His research in Electrical engineering intersects with topics in Battery and Magnetic flux. His Electronic engineering research incorporates themes from Control theory, Power control, Switched-mode power supply applications, Pulse-width modulation and Waveform. He works mostly in the field of Electromagnetic coil, limiting it down to topics relating to Ferrite and, in certain cases, Magnet and Electricity generation.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Maximum power transfer theorem (60.00%)
  • Electrical engineering (53.33%)
  • Electronic engineering (32.00%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2014-2021)?

  • Maximum power transfer theorem (60.00%)
  • Electrical engineering (53.33%)
  • Electromagnetic coil (18.00%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

John T. Boys mostly deals with Maximum power transfer theorem, Electrical engineering, Electromagnetic coil, Coupling and Electric vehicle. His Maximum power transfer theorem study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Leakage, Ferrite, Electronic engineering, Inductance and Topology. His Electronic engineering study which covers Magnetic circuit that intersects with Control system and Converters.

His work in Electrical engineering covers topics such as Wireless which are related to areas like Vehicle dynamics. As a part of the same scientific family, John T. Boys mostly works in the field of Coupling, focusing on Topology and, on occasion, Track and Embedding. His work in Electric vehicle addresses issues such as Automotive engineering, which are connected to fields such as Distributed generation, Photovoltaic system and Transformer.

Between 2014 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Tripolar Pad for Inductive Power Transfer Systems for EV Charging (88 citations)
  • Double-Coupled Systems for IPT Roadway Applications (84 citations)
  • The Inductive Power Transfer Story at the University of Auckland (66 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Electrical engineering
  • Voltage
  • Alternating current

His primary areas of study are Maximum power transfer theorem, Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Coupling and Wireless. The study incorporates disciplines such as Power engineering and Power electronics in addition to Maximum power transfer theorem. John T. Boys combines subjects such as Power module and Vehicle dynamics with his study of Electrical engineering.

His Electronic engineering study combines topics in areas such as Topology, Power management, Magnetic circuit, Electromagnetic coil and Communications system. Inductor, Electric vehicle and Inductance is closely connected to Leakage in his research, which is encompassed under the umbrella topic of Coupling. His Switched-mode power supply study incorporates themes from Power factor, Electrical grid, Electric power system and Operability.

Best Publications

  • Development of a Single-Sided Flux Magnetic Coupler for Electric Vehicle IPT Charging Systems

    M. Budhia;J. T. Boys;G. A. Covic;Chang-Yu Huang

  • Inductive Power Transfer

    G. A. Covic;J. T. Boys

  • Modern Trends in Inductive Power Transfer for Transportation Applications

    Grant Anthony Covic;John Talbot Boys

  • Design and Optimization of Circular Magnetic Structures for Lumped Inductive Power Transfer Systems

    M. Budhia;G. A. Covic;J. T. Boys

  • Stability and control of inductively coupled power transfer systems

    J.T. Boys;G.A. Covic;A.W. Green

  • A Three-Phase Inductive Power Transfer System for Roadway-Powered Vehicles

    G.A. Covic;J.T. Boys;M.L.G. Kissin;H.G. Lu

  • A new IPT magnetic coupler for electric vehicle charging systems

    Mickel Budhia;Grant Covic;John Boys

  • A Unity-Power-Factor IPT Pickup for High-Power Applications

    N.A. Keeling;G.A. Covic;J.T. Boys

  • Development and evaluation of single sided flux couplers for contactless electric vehicle charging

    Mickel Budhia;Grant A. Covic;John T. Boys;Chang-Yu Huang

  • Tripolar Pad for Inductive Power Transfer Systems for EV Charging

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  • Multiphase Pickups for Large Lateral Tolerance Contactless Power-Transfer Systems

    Grant Elliott;Stefan Raabe;Grant A Covic;John T Boys

  • Current-forced single-phase reversible rectifier

    Unknown

  • An Approximate Dynamic Model of LCL- $T$ -Based Inductive Power Transfer Power Supplies

    Hao Hao;Grant Anthony Covic;John Talbot Boys

  • The design of a contact-less energy transfer system for a people mover system

    G.A. Covic;G. Elliott;O.H. Stielau;R.M. Green

  • A Parallel Topology for Inductive Power Transfer Power Supplies

    Hao Hao;G. A. Covic;J. T. Boys

  • A New Concept: Asymmetrical Pick-Ups for Inductively Coupled Power Transfer Monorail Systems

    G.A.J. Elliott;G.A. Covic;D. Kacprzak;J.T. Boys

  • Multi power sourced electric vehicle

    John Talbot Boys;Grant Anthony Covic

  • Interphase Mutual Inductance in Polyphase Inductive Power Transfer Systems

    M.L.G. Kissin;J.T. Boys;G.A. Covic

  • Harmonic analysis of space vector modulated PWM waveforms

    J.T. Boys;P.G. Handley

  • A Series-Tuned Inductive-Power-Transfer Pickup With a Controllable AC-Voltage Output

    Hunter H Wu;Grant A Covic;John T Boys;Daniel J Robertson

  • Inductive power transfer apparatus

    John Talbot Boys;Grant Anthony Covic;Chang-Yu Huang;Mickel Bipin Budhia

  • Design and optimisation of magnetic structures for lumped Inductive Power Transfer systems

    Mickel Budhia;Grant A. Covic;John T. Boys

Frequent Co-Authors

Grant A. Covic
Grant A. Covic University of Auckland
Aiguo Patrick Hu
Aiguo Patrick Hu University of Auckland
Udaya K. Madawala
Udaya K. Madawala University of Auckland
Elena A. Lomonova
Elena A. Lomonova Eindhoven University of Technology
Marian P. Kazmierkowski
Marian P. Kazmierkowski Warsaw University of Technology

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