Allan Taylor

Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

Allan R. Taylor completed his BSEE and MSE degrees at Kettering in 2009 and 2011, and later joined as a faculty member in 2014. His broad research interests are in the areas of power electronics, electric motor design/controls, alternative energy systems, and battery management systems. Current projects focus on DC/DC and DC/AC converters and the application of these to electric vehicle battery DC fast-charging systems. They are also passionate about advancing student engagement in power electronics, motor controls, and printed circuit board design through recently developed undergraduate elective courses and senior capstone projects.

Through his collaborations across campus, Allan serves as Kettering's Electrical Engineering Curriculum Committee Chair, he is a member of the Instructional Technology Advisory Committee, and is a member of the ECE Laboratory Committee. Through his research activities, he has worked with numerous small technology companies and start-ups in the greater Michigan area to develop prototype systems in the areas of power electronics, motor design, and battery charging systems. He has previously published over 20 IEEE articles and is listed as a co-inventor on two industry patents.

In addition, Allan serves as a Faculty Advisor to Kettering's local Eta Kappa Nu ECE Honor Society chapter, the EV-Kartz (EV Grand Prix) team, the Formula SAE Electric team, and the local Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity chapter.