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Overview

Maarten J. Kamper is primarily affiliated with Stellenbosch University in South Africa and has contributed extensively to the field of engineering with a focus on electrical and electronic engineering. Their research work spans a variety of subfields including control and systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electronic, optical and magnetic materials, and automotive engineering.

The main areas of research conducted by Maarten J. Kamper cover a broad spectrum of topics related to electric motor design and analysis, magnetic bearings and levitation dynamics, wind turbine control systems, microgrid control and optimization, multilevel inverters and converters, magnetic properties and applications, and sensorless control of electric motors.

Their recent publications demonstrate a concentration on energy-related systems and electric machines. Notable papers include:

  • Design and Performance Comparison of Vernier and Conventional PM Synchronous Wind Generators, 2020, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
  • Levelised cost of storage comparison of energy storage systems for use in primary response application, 2023, Journal of Energy Storage
  • Design optimisation and cost analysis of linear vernier electric machine-based gravity energy storage systems, 2021, Journal of Energy Storage
  • Sensorless Control of Dual Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines-A Review, 2023, Energies
  • Cross-Coupling Inductance Parameter Estimation for More Accurate Performance Evaluation of Wound-Field Flux Modulation Machines, 2020, Electronics

Kamper has collaborated frequently with several coauthors, reflecting interdisciplinary and joint research efforts. Frequent collaborators include:

  • Rong-Jie Wang
  • C.D. Botha
  • Karen S. Garner
  • Stiaan Gerber
  • Morris Mugyema

Their work has been published repeatedly in well-known venues within their field, indicating active engagement in various leading journals and conferences. These venues include:

  • Energies
  • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
  • IEEE Access
  • 2022 International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM)
  • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion

The extensive research topics and publication records highlight a sustained focus on electric motor technologies and energy storage systems. Their work on sensorless control and vernier machine designs aligns with advancements in renewable energy systems and efficient motor control strategies. The range of subfields demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach, integrating principles from electrical engineering through to mechanical and material sciences.

Best Publications

  • Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Brushless Machines

    Jacek F. Gieras;Rong-Jie Wang;Maarten J. Kamper

  • Optimal design of a coreless stator axial flux permanent-magnet generator

    Rong-Jie Wang;M.J. Kamper;K. Van der Westhuizen;J.F. Gieras

  • Direct finite element design optimisation of the cageless reluctance synchronous machine

    M.J. Kamper;F.S. Van der Merwe;S. Williamson

  • Analysis and Performance of Axial Flux Permanent-Magnet Machine With Air-Cored Nonoverlapping Concentrated Stator Windings

    M.J. Kamper;Rong-Jie Wang;F.G. Rossouw

  • Effect of rotor dimensions and cross magnetisation on Ld and Lq inductances of reluctance synchronous machine with cageless flux barrier rotor

    M.J. Kamper;A.F. Volsdhenk

  • Calculation of eddy current loss in axial field permanent-magnet machine with coreless stator

    Rong-Jie Wang;M.J. Kamper

  • Design Aspects of a Novel Topology Air-Cored Permanent Magnet Linear Generator for Direct Drive Wave Energy Converters

    R. Vermaak;M. J. Kamper

  • Anisotropy Comparison of Reluctance and PM Synchronous Machines for Position Sensorless Control Using HF Carrier Injection

    H.W. De Kock;M.J. Kamper;R.M. Kennel

  • Effect of stator chording and rotor skewing on performance of reluctance synchronous machine

    X.B. Bomela;M.J. Kamper

  • Asymmetric Flux Barrier and Skew Design Optimization of Reluctance Synchronous Machines

    Eduan Howard;Maarten J. Kamper;Stiaan Gerber

  • Capability study of dry gravity energy storage

    C.D. Botha;M.J. Kamper

  • Analysis and performance of an ironless stator axial flux PM machine

    N.F. Lombard;M.J. Kamper

  • Effect of Hub Motor Mass on Stability and Comfort of Electric Vehicles

    D.J. van Schalkwyk;M.J. Kamper

  • Performance of a hybrid electric vehicle using reluctance synchronous machine technology

    J. Malan;M.J. Kamper

  • Hybrid Active-Flux and Arbitrary Injection Position Sensorless Control of Reluctance Synchronous Machines

    Francois J. W. Barnard;Wikus Theo Villet;Maarten J. Kamper

  • Thermal modelling of an axial flux permanent magnet machine

    S.T. Scowby;R.T. Dobson;M.J. Kamper

  • Current control of reluctance synchronous machines with online adjustment of the controller parameters

    C.M. Hackl;M.J. Kamper;J. Kullick;J. Mitchell

  • Design and Performance Comparison of Vernier and Conventional PM Synchronous Wind Generators

    Pushman M. Tlali;Rong-Jie Wang;Stiaan Gerber;Christoff Daniel Botha

  • Optimal Torque Control of Synchronous Machines Based on Finite-Element Analysis

    H.W. de Kock;A.J. Rix;M.J. Kamper

  • Performance comparison of reluctance synchronous and induction traction drives for electrical multiple units

    J.J. Germishuizen;F.S. Van der Merwe;K. Van der Westhuizen;M.J. Kamper

  • Torque and Voltage Quality in Design Optimization of Low-Cost Non-Overlap Single Layer Winding Permanent Magnet Wind Generator

    J. H. J. Potgieter;M. J. Kamper

Frequent Co-Authors

Ralph Kennel
Ralph Kennel Technical University of Munich
Christoph M. Hackl
Christoph M. Hackl Munich University of Applied Sciences

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