About Me
Tianlu Ma is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and City University of Hong Kong (PT). He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from City University of Hong Kong in 2024. During his doctoral studies, he visited the University of Cambridge from 2024 to 2025.
His research focuses on wireless power transfer (WPT), including system modeling, control strategies, coupler design, and magnetic material optimization. He has developed a high-frequency (MHz-level) wireless charging system for biomedical applications and built a systematic research framework that integrates theoretical innovation with engineering application.
Dr. Ma has authored 15 SCI-indexed journal papers in prestigious journals. He has received numerous awards and honors, including Gold Medal at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the First Prize & Best Presentation Award at the IEEE PELS Student Symposium on Power Electronics in Asia (SSPEL-Asia), and the Outstanding Academic Performance Award from City University of Hong Kong.
Working Experience
- Postdoctoral Fellow, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Feb 2025 – Present
- Postdoctoral Fellow(PT), City University of Hong Kong Feb 2025 – Present
Education Background
- Visiting Scholar, University of Cambridge Oct 2024 – Jan 2025
Supervisor: Prof. Teng Long - Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong Sep 2021 – Dec 2025
Supervisor: Prof. C. Q. Jiang - M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University Sep 2018 – Jun 2021
Supervisor: Prof. Yue Wang - B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering, Jilin University Sep 2014 – Jun 2018
Supervisor: Prof. Gang Li
Academic Services
- Young Editorial Board Member, Wireless Power Transfer (Maximum Academic Press)
- Special Session Chair, 2025 International Conference on Electrical, Electronic and Networked Energy Systems (EENES 2025)
Research Interests
- Theoretical Modeling of Wireless Power Transfer Systems (WPT)
Developing accurate mathematical models for wireless power transfer systems, including steady-state and dynamic behaviors under different compensation topologies and operating conditions. - Optimization of Control Strategies for WPT
Investigating advanced control algorithms for power regulation, frequency tracking, and phase alignment to improve the stability and responsiveness of WPT systems. - Efficiency Enhancement Techniques in WPT Systems
Exploring methods to reduce power loss across the entire WPT chain, including soft-switching techniques, impedance matching networks, and system-level co-design approaches. - Design and Optimization of Couplers and Magnetic Structures
Designing high-performance magnetic couplers with enhanced coupling coefficients, reduced eddy currents, and optimized magnetic field distribution using novel core materials and coil configurations. - Development of Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT) Systems
Studying the system architecture, segment coordination, and real-time power adjustment for wireless charging of electric vehicles while in motion. - MHz-Level Wireless Power Transfer for Biomedical Applications
Implementing compact, high-frequency WPT systems for implantable medical devices, focusing on safety, miniaturization, and biocompatibility.