Special Interest Group
Power Electronics and Control Systems
The UK Automotive Power Electronics & Control Systems community is looking at how semiconductor and electronics systems design can be further improved to address the demands of electric vehicle (EV) design.
Our members are involved in optimising wide band-gap Semiconductors, power inverters, performance optimisation through control logic and systems, optimisation of magnetic components, thermal modelling and packaging, as well as the integration of EV drive train into the wider EV architecture and relationship to drive-control software (SDV Domain)
Co-Chair
Andrew Patterson
Director | Silvaco
Andrew is a Cambridge University Electrical Engineering graduate, with a broad experience in electronic engineering design. He has engaged in many areas of automotive systems design, covering Semiconductors, Embedded Software, Vehicle Communications software, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), and IT support businesses. He has led technical, product marketing and sales teams in Europe/Globally.
At Silvaco, the current focus is on design optimisation of WBG semiconductors, and their integration into electronics systems.
Co-Chair
Andrew Ashby
Strategy & Business Development | BAE Systems
Andrew is a professional in business strategy, development, and sales, specializing in business intelligence. With a technical background and experience in OEM, design services, and start-ups, he is well-networked and influential in the automotive and transport sectors, particularly in hybrid/electric, connected/autonomous vehicles, and vehicle systems cyber resilience.
As a founder and industry chair of AESIN, Andrew supports its growth, fostering collaborative relationships across industries and government. His 35-year career boasts successes in business development, consulting, global sales, OEM account management, contract negotiation, and engineering.
