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Daniel B. Ferreira was born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2001, and raised in the parish of Benfica. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from ISEL-IPL (2022) and a master’s degree in electrical engineering with a specialization in Energy, also from ISEL-IPL (2024), focusing his thesis work on power electronics, specifically the development of DC/DC converters for sustainable power systems.. During his academic journey, he broadened his expertise through international programs at KU Leuven (Belgium) and Libera Università di Bolzano (Italy), focusing on energy sustainability and automotive transitions, respectively. He is currently a First-Stage Researcher at CTS from UNINOVA (FCT-UNL), where he assists and collaborates in developing energy-efficient and energy-conversion solutions for photovoltaic solar technology (Energy Routers). He is also pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in power electronics, at NOVA FCT-UNL. His research focuses on DC grid power conversion and control strategies, exploring methods to improve efficiency, stability, and reliability in energy distribution systems. His work includes investigating advanced power electronics solutions, control methodologies, and experimental validation techniques. Research interests include themes on power electronics applied to DC grids, renewable energy sources (RES), electromagnetic interferences (EMI), control of power systems and power quality; electrical energy storage and efficiency; and electrical machine design.
Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Daniel Baptista Ferreira
Date of birth
2001/09/26
Gender
Male

Citation names

  • Ferreira, Daniel

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
6F1C-6852-7440
ORCID iD
0009-0007-4214-1791
Google Scholar ID
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=sDBYMsIAAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=1
Researcher Id
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniel-Ferreira-78
Scopus Author Id
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=59291878200&origin=resultslist

Email addresses

  • dba.ferreira@campus.fct.unl.pt (Professional)
  • dba.ferreira@campus.fct.unl.pt (Professional)
  • danielbferreiradbf@gmail.com (Personal)

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Electrotechnical Engineering, Electronics and Informatics - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Upper intermediate (B2) Advanced (C1) Upper intermediate (B2) Advanced (C1) Upper intermediate (B2)
Education
Degree Classification
2022/09 - 2024/11
Concluded
Electrical Engineering (Master)
Major in Energy
Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Portugal
""New Quadratic Boost DC-DC Converter Topology with High Gain and Efficiency for Sustainable Electric Power Systems" (Evaluated with 20/20)" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
18/20
2024/03 - 2024/03
Concluded
Mechanical Engineering (BIP - Blended Intensive Programme) (Outros)
Major in Automotive Sustainability
Libera Università di Bolzano Facoltà di Scienze e Tecnologie, Italy
Approved
2023/02 - 2023/03
Concluded
Electromechanical Engineering (BIP - Blended Intensive Programme) (Outros)
Major in Sustainable Energy
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven - Technologiecampus De Nayer, Belgium
18/20
2019/09 - 2022/07
Concluded
Electrical Engineering (Bachelor)
Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Portugal
15/20
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution
Employer
2023/07 - Current Researcher (Research) UNINOVA Instituto de Desenvolvimento de Novas Tecnologias, Portugal
Universidade Nova de Lisboa Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2024 - Current ResCONVERT
PhD Student Fellow
Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Portugal
Ongoing
2023 - Current POCITYF - A POsitive Energy CITY Transformation Framework
PhD Student Fellow
UNINOVA Instituto de Desenvolvimento de Novas Tecnologias, Portugal
Ongoing
2023 - Current IANOS - IntegrAted SolutioNs for the DecarbOnization and Smartification of Islands
PhD Student Fellow
UNINOVA Instituto de Desenvolvimento de Novas Tecnologias, Portugal
Ongoing
Outputs

Publications

Conference paper
  1. Ferreira, Daniel; Cordeiro, Armando; Gambôa, Paulo; Guerreiro, Rui; Monteiro, Joaquim; Foito, Daniel; Martins, João F.; Silva, José F.; Pires, V. Fernão. "Three-Phase Nine-Level Modular Inverter with High-Voltage Gain and Reduced Blocking Voltage". Paper presented in ICSMARTGRID, 13th International Conference on Smart Grid, Glasgow/United Kingdom, 2025, Glasgow, 2025.
    Published • 10.1109/icsmartgrid66138.2025.11071822
  2. Ferreira, Daniel; Cordeiro, Armando; Rocha, Luís; Silva, J. Fernando; Romero-Cadaval, Enrique; Roncero-Clemente, Carlos; Foito, Daniel; Martins, João F.; Pires, V. Fernão. "Seven-Level Transformerless Inverter with a Double Boost Controlled Cell". Paper presented in 2024 21st International Conference on Mechatronics - Mechatronika (ME), Brno, 2024.
    Published • 10.1109/me61309.2024.10789648
  3. Ferreira, Daniel; Cordeiro, Armando; Luis Rocha; Enrique Romero-Cadaval; Carlos Roncero-Clemente; Silva, J. Fernando; Daniel Foito; Martins, João F.; Fernão Pires, V.. "Isolated Quasi-Switched Boost Integrated T-Type DC-DC Converter for DC Microgrid". Paper presented in 2024 13th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications (ICRERA), Nagasaki, 2024.
    Published • 10.1109/ICRERA62673.2024.10815253
  4. Ferreira, Daniel; Marcos, José; Quadrado, José Carlos. "Improving Torque Characteristics in Induction Machines: A Finite Element Method Approach for Converting from 3-Phase to 6-Phase Operation". Paper presented in 2024 IEEE 22nd Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference (MELECON), Porto, 2024.
    Published • 10.1109/melecon56669.2024.10608563
Journal article
  1. Ferreira, Daniel; Cordeiro, Armando; Gambôa, Paulo; Rocha, Luis; Barata, Filipe; Fernando Silva, José; F. Martins, João; Fernão Pires, Vitor. "Interleaved Quadratic Boost DC-DC Converter with Extended Voltage Gain and Reduced Switch Voltage Stress for Photovoltaic Applications". Open Research Europe 5 (2025): 55. https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.19625.1.
    Under revision • 10.12688/openreseurope.19625.1
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2024/07/27 "Improving Torque Characteristics in Induction Machines: A Finite Element Method Approach for Converting from 3-Phase to 6-Phase Operation" 2024 IEEE 22nd Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference (MELECON)
ISEP/IEEE (Porto, Portugal)

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role)
Institution / Organization
2023/11/02 - 2023/11/03 EEiC 2023 - Energy Economics International Conference (2023/11)
Conference (Member of the Organising Committee)
Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event
Event name
Institution / Organization
2023/07/03 - 2023/07/07 Activity to promote the undergraduate degrees of ISEL. Presentation of the project 'Water Treatment Plant Simulator' to high school students.
Exhibition
ISEL ALIVE
Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Portugal
2023/05/11 - 2023/05/12 Oral presentation of the work carried out in the program BIP 2023 KU Leuven "On the Path Towards Energy Wisdom" in the 30th EUCLIDES network general meeting
Conference
30th EUCLIDES network general meeting
Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Portugal
2023/05/02 - 2023/05/05 Annual CIGRE Portugal Conference 2023
Conference
Annual CIGRE Portugal Conference 2023
Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Portugal
2023/03/15 - 2023/03/17 Oral presentation of the group project work in the BIP programme named "On the Path Towards Energy Wisdom" at KU Leuven, Campus De Nayer, Belgium.
Seminar
On the Path Towards Energy Wisdom

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2021/11 - 2024/11 Academic Board of ISEL - Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa Student member
2023 - 2024 International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) Student member
2023 - 2024 ISEL - Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa Student Ambassador
Distinctions

Award

2025 First Best Paper Award - "Three-phase Nine-level Modular Inverter with High-voltage Gain and Reduced Blocking Voltage" at ICSMARTGRID, 13th International Conference on Smart Grid, Glasgow/United Kingdom, 2025, Glasgow, 2025
IEEE, United States

IEEE Industry Applications Society, United States