Sandra Eriksson
Professor at Department of Electrical Engineering; Division of Electricity
- Telephone:
- +46 18 471 58 23
- E-mail:
- sandra.eriksson@angstrom.uu.se
- Visiting address:
- Ångströmlaboratoriet, Lägerhyddsvägen 1
752 37 Uppsala - Postal address:
- Box 65
751 03 UPPSALA
Short presentation
Sandra Eriksson finished her MSc in engineering Physics in 2003 and her PhD in engineering science with a specialization in science of electricity in 2008, both at Uppsala University, Sweden. She currently holds a position as professor at the Division of Electricity, Uppsala University. Her main topics of interest are design and modeling of permanent magnet electrical machines, alternative permanent magnet materials as well as control strategies and electrical systems for electrical machines.

Publications
Recent publications
Co-simulation model combining dynamic control and FEM for evaluation of PMSM drive cycle performance
Part of Results in Engineering (RINENG), 2025
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Part of IEEE Access, p. 110497-110507, 2025
- DOI for Multi-Objective Optimization of a Spoke Type Synchronous Machine With Ferrite Magnets Considering Torque Ripple and Demagnetization
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A Rotor, An Electric Machine Comprising The Rotor, and a Vehicle Comprising the Electric Machine
2025
Part of IET Electric Power Applications, p. 912-923, 2024
- DOI for On the relation between performance and permanent demagnetisation in spoke type machines with ferrite magnets
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Anisotropic model of nonlinear permanent magnets in finite element method software
Part of Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 2024
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All publications
Articles in journal
Co-simulation model combining dynamic control and FEM for evaluation of PMSM drive cycle performance
Part of Results in Engineering (RINENG), 2025
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Part of IEEE Access, p. 110497-110507, 2025
- DOI for Multi-Objective Optimization of a Spoke Type Synchronous Machine With Ferrite Magnets Considering Torque Ripple and Demagnetization
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Part of IET Electric Power Applications, p. 912-923, 2024
- DOI for On the relation between performance and permanent demagnetisation in spoke type machines with ferrite magnets
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Anisotropic model of nonlinear permanent magnets in finite element method software
Part of Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 2024
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Part of IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2023
- DOI for Dynamic Modeling of a Generator With Anisotropic Nonlinear Permanent Magnets in Finite Element Method Software
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Part of The Journal of Engineering, p. 883-891, 2022
- DOI for Power flow in the air gap of linear electrical machines by utilization of the Poynting vector: Part 2 - Simulations
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Part of The Journal of Engineering, p. 377-388, 2022
- DOI for Power flow in the air gap of linear electrical machines by utilization of the Poynting vector: Part 1 - Analytical expressions
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Wave energy converter’s slack and stiff connection: study of absorbed power in irregular waves
Part of Energies, 2021
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Part of Energies, 2021
- DOI for Effect of Pole Shoe Design on Inclination Angle of Different Magnetic fields in Permanent Magnet Machines
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Experimental Evaluation of a Rare Earth-Free Permanent Magnet Generator
Part of IEEE transactions on energy conversion, p. 3-10, 2021
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Effect of magnetic properties on performance of electrical machines with ferrite magnets
Part of Journal of Physics D, 2021
Part of IEEE transactions on energy conversion, 2021
Part of Designs, 2021
- DOI for End Effects and Geometric Compensation in Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generators with Different Topologies
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An Overview of MnAl Permanent Magnets with a Study on Their Potential in Electrical Machines
Part of Energies, 2020
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Method for optimizing the magnetic circuit of a linear generator using FEM simulations
Part of AIP Advances, 2020
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The influence of permanent magnet material properties on generator rotor design
Part of Energies, 2019
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Design of Permanent-Magnet Linear Generators with Constant-Torque-Angle Control for Wave Power
Part of Energies, 2019
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Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines
Part of Energies, 2019
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Study of an Altered Magnetic Circuit of a Permanent Magnet Linear Generator for Wave Power
Part of Energies, 2018
Partial Stator Overlap in a Linear Generator for Wave Power: An Experimental Study
Part of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2017
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Permanent Magnet Working Point Ripple in Synchronous Generators
Part of The Journal of Engineering, p. 158-161, 2017
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Critical Speed Control for a Fixed Blade Variable Speed Wind Turbine
Part of Energies, 2017
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Part of Energies, 2017
- DOI for Investigation of Permanent Magnet Demagnetization in Synchronous Machines During Multiple Short-Circuit Fault Conditions
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Mechanical torque ripple from a passive diode rectifier in a 12 kW vertical axis wind turbine
Part of IEEE transactions on energy conversion, p. 164-171, 2017
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Part of IET Electric Power Applications, p. 593-597, 2016
- DOI for Determining demagnetisation risk for two PM wind power generators with different PM material and identical stators
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Turbulence influence on wind energy extraction for a medium size vertical axis wind turbine
Part of Wind Energy, p. 1963-1973, 2016
Evaluation of a Blade Force Measurement System for a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Using Load Cells
Part of Energies, p. 5973-5996, 2015
On the Stator Slot Geometry of a Cable Wound Generator for Hydrokinetic Energy Conversion
Part of Scientific World Journal, 2015
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Part of Advances in Electrical Engineering, p. 7, 2015
Part of Scientific World Journal, p. 784295, 2014
- DOI for System Efficiency of a Tap Transformer Based Grid Connection Topology Applied on a Direct Driven Generator for Wind Power
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A Complete Design of a Rare Earth Metal-Free Permanent Magnet Generator
Part of Machines, 2014
Inherent Difference in Saliency for Generators with Different PM Materials
Part of Journal of Renewable Energy, 2014
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Experimental Verification of a Simulation Model for Partial Demagnetization of Permanent Magnets
Part of IEEE transactions on magnetics, 2014
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On a Two Pole Motor for Electric Propulsion System
Part of International Journal of Engineering Science and Innovative Technology (IJESIT), p. 99-111, 2013
Part of Energy Science & Engineering, p. 128-134, 2013
- DOI for Study of demagnetization risk for a 12 kW direct driven permanent magnet synchronous generator for wind power
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Electric Control Substituting Pitch Control for Large Wind Turbines
Part of Journal of Wind Energy, p. 4, 2013
Tip Speed ratio control of a 200 kW VAWT with synchronous generator and variable DC voltage
Part of Energy Science & Engineering, p. 135-143, 2013
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Evaluation of Harmonic Content from a Tap Transformer Based Grid Connection System for Wind Power
Part of Journal of Renewable Energy, p. 8, 2013
Electrical Motor Drivelines in Commercial All Electric Vehicles: a Review
Part of IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, p. 475-484, 2012
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Design of a unique direct driven PM generator adapted for a telecom tower wind turbine
Part of Renewable energy, p. 453-456, 2012
No-load core loss prediction of PM generator at low electrical frequency
Part of Renewable energy, p. 389-392, 2012
Parking Strategies for Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
Part of ISRN Renewable Energy, p. 904269, 2012
Power coefficient measurement on a 12 kW straight bladed vertical axis wind turbine
Part of Renewable energy, p. 3050-3053, 2011
Part of Applied Energy, p. 265-271, 2011
A 225 kW Direct Driven PM Generator Adapted to a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
Part of Advances in Power Electronics, p. 239061, 2011
Gerador de ímãs permanentes de acionamento direto para turbina de eixo vertical
Part of Eletricidade Moderna, p. 160-165, 2011
Part of International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems, p. 3, 2009
Simulations and experiments on a 12 kW direct driven PM synchronous generator for wind power
Part of Renewable energy, p. 674-681, 2008
Evaluation of different turbine concepts for wind power
Part of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, p. 1419-1434, 2008
Design of a 12kW vertical axis wind turbine equipped with a direct driven PM synchronous generator
Part of EWEC 2006 - European Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition, Athens, Greece, 2006
Generator-Damped Torsional Vibrations of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
Part of Wind Engineering, 2006
Articles, review/survey
A Review of Research on Large Scale Modern Vertical Axis Wind Turbines at Uppsala University
Part of Energies, 2016
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Comprehensive doctoral thesis
Conference papers
Meta-Models for Torque Optimization of Spoke Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines
Part of 2023 24th International Conference on the Computation of Electromagnetic Fields (COMPUMAG), 2023
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Comparison of Simulation Methods for Angular Dependency when Modeling Demagnetization
Part of 2023 IEEE International Magnetic Conference, INTERMAG, 2023
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Model for Angular Dependency of the Intrinsic Coercivity of Ferrite Permanent Magnets
Part of 2023 IEEE International Magnetic Conference, INTERMAG, 2023
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Effect of Drive Cycle Quantification on Electric Motor Efficiency
Part of 12th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2023), p. 96-104, 2023
Part of 2023 IEEE International Magnetic Conference (INTERMAG), 2023
- DOI for Measurement and Modelling of Hysteresis Curves for Nonlinear Permanent Magnets at Different Inclination Angles
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Design and Simulation study of 40 MW PM Generator for the CRAFT
Part of EERA DeepWind conference 2023, 2023
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On the Mitigation of Leakage Flux in Spoke Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines
Part of 2022 International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM), p. 302-308, 2022
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Modelling of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator with Non-linear Magnets
Part of 2021 22nd IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT), p. 209-214, 2021
- DOI for Modelling of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator with Non-linear Magnets
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Part of 2020 International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM), p. 455-461, 2020
Part of 2018 XIII International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM), p. 1021-1027, 2018
- DOI for Winding Design Independent Calculation Method for Short Circuit Currents in Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines
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Part of 12th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference Series, Cork, Ireland, 27 August - 1 September, 2017, 2017
2017
Linear Generator with Different Types of Ferrite Permanent Magnets for Wave Energy Conversion
2017
Magnetic End LeakageFlux in a Spoke Type Rotor Permanent Magnet SynchronousGenerator
2017
Turbulence influence on optimum tip speed ratio for a 200 kW vertical axis wind turbine
Part of Science Of Making Torque From Wind (Torque 2016), 2016
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Frequency analysis of tangential force measurements on a vertical axis wind turbine
2016
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Part of 2016 XXII INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ELECTRICAL MACHINES (ICEM), p. 93-99, 2016
- DOI for Air Gap Magnetic Flux Density Variations due to Manufacturing Tolerances in a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator
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Part of EWEA 2012 Annual Event, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2012, 2012
Rotor design for PM generators reflecting the unstable neodymium price
Part of Electrical Machines (ICEM), 2012 XXth International Conference, p. 1419-1423, 2012
- DOI for Rotor design for PM generators reflecting the unstable neodymium price
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Adapting a VAWT with PM generator to telecom applications
Part of European Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition, 2010
A 225 kW direct driven PM generator for a vertical axis wind turbine
Part of European Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition, 2010
Progress of control system and measurement techniques for a 12 kW vertical axis wind turbine
p. 186-190, 2008
2007
Design of a 12kW vertical axis wind turbine equipped with a direct driven PM synchronous generator
Part of Presented at EWEC 2006 - European Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition, Athen, Greece, Feb 27 to Mar 02, 2006, 2006
2004