Eric L. Severson’s research is focused on creating new electromechanical systems to realize a smarter, more sustainable future. His expertise is in the design of electric machinery and the power electronics, control, and sensing systems needed to actuate advanced machine concepts.
Lab
Electric Machinery and Levitation Lab (eLev)
Thomas E. Murphy Engine Research Lab (MERL)
ME Research Areas
Combustion & Engines
Fluid Power
Sensing & Controls
ME Impact Areas
Energy Transition
Environment & Sustainability
Next-Gen Manufacturing
Education
Ph.D. 2015, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota
B.S. 2008, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota
Professional Background
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2023-Present
Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2023
Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2017-2023
Fellow, Grainger Institute for Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2017-2023
Associate Director, WEMEC, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2017-2023
Post-doctoral Associate, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2015-2016
Scientific & Professional Societies
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
