Dr. Fariba Farrokh | Engineering | Best Paper Award
Lecturer at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran Province, Iran
Fariba Farrokh is a passionate researcher and engineer in the field of electrical machines, specializing in the design, modeling, and optimization of advanced motor technologies for electric vehicles and energy systems. With a solid academic foundation and extensive hands-on experience, she has made substantial contributions to the development of high-performance permanent magnet machines, particularly in axial-field flux-switching topologies. Her academic journey and professional engagements reflect a deep commitment to innovation and excellence in electrical engineering.
Profile
Education
Fariba Farrokh earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 2012. She pursued her Master’s degree, which she completed in 2014, focusing her thesis on modeling and performance analysis of hysteresis motors fed by inverter-based supplies. Her graduate studies laid the groundwork for her doctoral research. She recently completed her Ph.D. in Electrical Power Engineering at Shahrood University of Technology in 2024, under the guidance of Dr. Abolfazl Vahedi and Dr. Hossein Torkaman. Her doctoral research concentrated on the optimal design of axial-field flux-switching motors with maximum torque density, targeted at electric vehicle applications.
Experience
Fariba has cultivated a diverse and well-rounded professional background through her involvement in both academic and industrial sectors. Since February 2025, she has been serving as a part-time Lecturer at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran Province, where she contributes to teaching and mentoring in the field of electrical engineering. Simultaneously, she holds the position of Vice President of Technology at Faraz Tavan Electric Machines Company, also on a part-time basis, where she leads innovation strategies and oversees the development of advanced electrical machine technologies. Her academic journey began with a teaching assistantship at the University of Applied Science and Technology in Qom Province from 2016 to 2019, where she supported instructional activities and facilitated lab sessions. Earlier in her career, between 2014 and 2016, she gained valuable practical experience at Pars Datis Vista Technical Engineering Company, working on industrial electrical systems and automation projects. From 2022 to 2024, Fariba was engaged in cutting-edge research at the Electrical Engineering Lab of Shahid Beheshti University, focusing on electrical machine design and power systems. Most recently, she collaborated with the Niroo Research Institute on a specialized research and development project involving flywheel energy storage systems, contributing her expertise in the design and optimization of high-performance electrical machines. Her cumulative experiences reflect a strong blend of academic insight and real-world engineering application.
Research Interest
Her research interests revolve around the design and optimization of electrical machines, with a strong focus on axial-field flux-switching permanent magnet motors. She is particularly engaged in topics such as torque ripple minimization, cogging torque reduction, fault-tolerance, demagnetization analysis, and analytical modeling. Her work often combines computational tools and simulations using software like ANSYS Maxwell, JMAG, MATLAB/Simulink, FEMM, and Motor-CAD to develop high-efficiency, cost-effective solutions for real-world applications in electrified transportation and energy systems.
Awards
Fariba Farrokh has consistently demonstrated her expertise in motor design and analytical modeling through active participation in leading academic forums. At the International Conference on Electrical Machines and Drives (ICEMD 2024), held at Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran, she served as a workshop lecturer, delivering an in-depth session titled “Design, Analytical Modeling, Construction, and Testing of Permanent Magnet Machines.” Her workshop offered valuable insights into the fundamental and advanced principles guiding the development of permanent magnet machines, emphasizing practical construction methods and performance evaluation.
In recognition of her impactful research, she also received the Best Paper Presentation Award at the same conference for her paper titled “A Comprehensive DOE-Optimization Method of Coaxial Magnetic Coupling for Aircraft Applications.” This award highlighted her novel contributions to enhancing magnetic coupling systems, with direct implications for improving efficiency and performance in electric aircraft applications.
Throughout her academic career, Fariba has earned widespread recognition for her innovative methodologies in electric machine design and analytical modeling. She has presented her work at several prestigious national and international platforms, including the Iranian Conference on Renewable Energy & Distributed Generation and ICEMD. These conferences have served as vital venues for disseminating her research focused on advancing sustainable transportation technologies through electric machine innovations.
Publications
Fariba has authored multiple impactful publications in reputable journals and conferences. Notable among them are:
“Design and Hybrid Analytical Model for Interior Permanent Magnet Generator in an Electric Vehicle Auxiliary Power Unit Application,” IET Electrical Systems in Transportation, vol.2025, no.., pp.6472337, March (2025), doi: https://doi.org/10.1049/els2/
“Design and comparison of dual-stator axial-field flux-switching PM motors for electric vehicle application,” IET Electrical Systems in Transportation, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 1–12, 2023 — Cited by 5 articles
“A 2D hybrid analytical electromagnetic model of the dual-stator axial-field flux-switching permanent magnet motor,” IET Electric Power Applications, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 252–264, 2023 — Cited by 3 articles
“Design and Optimization of the Dual-Stator Axial-Field Flux-Switching PM Motor with High-Torque Density and Low-Cost,” International Journal of Engineering, vol. 37, no. 7, pp. 1357–1368, 2024 — Cited by 2 articles
“Fast 2-D analytical model for axial-field flux-switching bar-permanent magnet motor,” IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, vol. 60, no. 8, pp. 1–12, 2024 — Cited by 1 article
“Demagnetization and Fault-Tolerance Analysis in Dual‐Stator Axial‐Field Flux‐Switching Permanent Magnet Motor,” IEEE Access, vol. 12, pp. 102579–102591, 2024 — Cited by 2 articles
“Modeling and Performance Comparison of a Hysteresis Motor controlled by an inverter-based power supply,” 4th International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2017 — Cited by 4 articles
“Design of Axial Field Flux Switching Motor with Improved Torque Ripple for Electric Vehicle Applications,” 9th Iranian Conference on Renewable Energy & Distributed Generation, 2022 — Cited by 2 articles
Conclusion
In conclusion, Fariba Farrokh exemplifies the qualities of a forward-thinking researcher and problem-solver in the domain of electrical machines. Her blend of theoretical acumen, practical expertise, and relentless curiosity has driven innovations that hold immense potential for the next generation of sustainable electric vehicle technologies. With her impressive academic record, rich research contributions, and ongoing dedication to improving electrical power systems, she stands out as a worthy nominee for an award celebrating excellence in research.