Commins, Philip A.

Overview

Philip A. Commins received the B.E. degree (Hons.) in mechatronics , in 2006 and completed the Ph.D. degree in high precision tubular linear motors in 2013 from The University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia. In 2011, he joined the Fault Current Limiter Research Group, University of Wollongong, as a Full Time Research Fellow, focusing on the modeling, optimizing, designing, and experimentally testing saturated core fault current limiters (FCLs). His work has included extensive magnetic modeling of saturated core FCLs using 3D finite-element-analysis techniques. In 2014 he joined the electric vehicle research group with an ARC discovery project, pursuing drive-by-wire research. This involves research with 4 in-wheel motors, steer by wire and brake by wire.
Since 2017, he has worked with the Facility for Intelligent Fabrication (FIF), a colloboration between UOW, TAFE NSW and Weld Australia, to carry out applied research in industrial automation. His research interests bring automation technologies to SME and large companies in Australia in order to increase the uptake of Industry 4.0 technologies.

Top Publications

Year	Title
2013	Analytical nonlinear reluctance model of a single-phase saturated core fault current limiter Published in IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2016	Transient modeling of saturated core fault current limiters Published in IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2011	Cogging force analysis of a slotless tubular linear motor with finite stator
2014	Design considerations in MgB2-based superconducting coils for use in saturated-core fault current limiters Published in IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity
2018	Revisiting the effects of supply voltage unbalance on the losses of three phase induction motors

Research Areas

Research Overview

Electric Vehicles
Precision Motion Control
Linear and Nonlinear Electromagnetism
Electric Motor and Drive Design
Fault Current Limiters
Superconducting Coils and Systems
Simulation and Modelling of Dynamic and Multi-physics Systems

Future Research Topics
Electric Vehicles:
Torque Vector Control
Active Suspension
Energy Efficiency
Energy Harvesting
Novel Brake Actuation
Augmented Reality
Robotics and Automation
Industry 4.0

Geographic Focus

University of Wollongong State or Province

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2016	Transient modeling of saturated core fault current limiters Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2014	Design considerations in MgB2-based superconducting coils for use in saturated-core fault current limiters Published In IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity
2013	Analytical nonlinear reluctance model of a single-phase saturated core fault current limiter Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery

Chapter

Year	Title
2018	Advantages of parameter estimation in electric vehicles Published In The Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks Publisher London, United Kingdom
2018	State and Parameter Estimation of EVs Published In Modeling, Dynamics, and Control of Electrified Vehicles Publisher Duxford, United Kingdom
2018	Torque vectoring with active steering for improved lateral performance in electric vehicles Published In The Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks Publisher London, United Kingdom

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2020	Rediscovering the Derating Mechanisms for Three-Phase Induction Motors Operating under Supply Voltage Unbalance Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2018	Revisiting the effects of supply voltage unbalance on the losses of three phase induction motors Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2018
2016	Investigation of Longitudinal Wheel Slip Regulation for Vehicle Motion and Stability Control in Electric Vehicles with Individually Actuated In-Wheel Motors Published In EVTeC and APE Japan 2016
2016	Simulation and Modelling of Torque Vector Direct Yaw-Moment Control Strategies for Electric Vehicles Published In EVTeC and APE Japan 2016
2015	Applicability of nonlinear reluctance model to a closed core Fault Current Limiter Published In 2015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech
2015	Framework for implementation of higher-level control for over-actuated electric vehicles Published In Control Applications (CCA), 2015 IEEE Conference on
2015	Synchronous reluctance tubular linear motor for high precision applications Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2015	Tubular linear motor position detection by hall-effect sensors Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2012	Three phase saturated core fault current limiter performance with a floating neutral Published In 2012 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, EPEC 2012
2011	Cogging force analysis of a slotless tubular linear motor with finite stator Published In The Eight Int. Symposium on Linear Drives for Industry Applications
2011	Novel tooth design for a tubular linear motor for machine tool axis Published In 2011 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics, ICM 2011
2007	Torque perturbations and dynamic stiffness of linear motors for grinding Machines Published In LDIA 2007: 6th International Symposium on Linear Drives for Industrial Applications

Investigator On

Year	Title
2012	Efficiency testing of a novel switched reluctance motor Awarded by: NSW Government Funding Scheme: NSW Technology Vouchers (Techvouchers) Program Connectors Funds

Other Research Activities

CRC-P 2020-2022 High Output, Low Cost Automated ERT, $4M Chief Investigator 2020 -
BlueScope: Welded Beam Line Automation and Welding Analysis Chief Investigator 2019 -
BlueScope: Automated TruSpec Wrapping Chief Investigator 2018 -
Global Challenges Project Grant 2019. 'Evaluation of TransBOTer'. Investigation of transfer device. Lead Chief Investigator 2019 - 2020
Innovation Connection Grant ICG001130 - Robotic Automation Concept Development and Demonstration Chief Investigator 2019 - 2020
NSW Tech-Voucher IRIS181105003 Development of Augmented Reality for Robotic Laser Application Chief Investigator 2019
NSW Tech-Voucher TV20182506 Robotic Welding Seam Tracking Chief Investigator 2019
Commercialisation of a novel, robust position sensor for linear motors - Innovation Connection Grant ICG000421 Chief Investigator 2018
Lysaghts: Automated Rollformed Unloading, Nesting & Stacking Chief Investigator 2018
NSW Tech-Voucher Galintel Unload and Labelling Automation Chief Investigator 2018
Position Sensor for Tubular Linear Motor - Innovation Connection Grant RC55680 $100k Chief Investigator 2017 - 2018
Expert Witness Consultancy - Supreme Court of Australia Chief Investigator 2017
Innovative X-by-Wire Control Systems for Improved Vehicle Manoeuvrability and Stability Contributor 2014 - 2016

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	Study of Three Phase Induction Motor Operation Under Unbalanced Supply Voltages
Master of Philosophy - EIS	Controller design for four-wheel steering of four-wheel independent driven vehicle	Jiang, Xi

Reviewer Of

IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (Journal) 2013 - 2018

Outreach And Community Service Activities

FSAE Faculty Advisor 2017 -

Education And Training

Ph.D. in High Precision tubular linear motors, University of Wollongong, School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering 2013
B.E. in Mechatronics, School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering 2006

Awards And Honors

German Academic Exchange Scheme (DAAD), 2008
APA Scholarship, 2007
Deans Merit Award , 2006
Golden Key Society

Keywords

Electric Vehicle - Drive by Wire, Fault Current Limiters, Intelligent Mechatronics, High Precision Motion Control, electric-vehicles, superconducting-fault-current-limiters, intelligent-mechatronics, high-precision-motion-control

Full Name

Dr Philip Anthony Commins

Mailing Address

Northfields Ave

Wollongong

NSW

2522

Australia

Web Of Science Researcher Id

L-2296-2018

Scopus Id

48861125800

Top Publications

Year	Title
2013	Analytical nonlinear reluctance model of a single-phase saturated core fault current limiter Published in IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2016	Transient modeling of saturated core fault current limiters Published in IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2011	Cogging force analysis of a slotless tubular linear motor with finite stator
2014	Design considerations in MgB2-based superconducting coils for use in saturated-core fault current limiters Published in IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity
2018	Revisiting the effects of supply voltage unbalance on the losses of three phase induction motors

Research Areas

Research Overview

Electric Vehicles
Precision Motion Control
Linear and Nonlinear Electromagnetism
Electric Motor and Drive Design
Fault Current Limiters
Superconducting Coils and Systems
Simulation and Modelling of Dynamic and Multi-physics Systems

Future Research Topics
Electric Vehicles:
Torque Vector Control
Active Suspension
Energy Efficiency
Energy Harvesting
Novel Brake Actuation
Augmented Reality
Robotics and Automation
Industry 4.0

Geographic Focus

University of Wollongong State or Province

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2016	Transient modeling of saturated core fault current limiters Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2014	Design considerations in MgB2-based superconducting coils for use in saturated-core fault current limiters Published In IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity
2013	Analytical nonlinear reluctance model of a single-phase saturated core fault current limiter Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery

Chapter

Year	Title
2018	Advantages of parameter estimation in electric vehicles Published In The Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks Publisher London, United Kingdom
2018	State and Parameter Estimation of EVs Published In Modeling, Dynamics, and Control of Electrified Vehicles Publisher Duxford, United Kingdom
2018	Torque vectoring with active steering for improved lateral performance in electric vehicles Published In The Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks Publisher London, United Kingdom

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2020	Rediscovering the Derating Mechanisms for Three-Phase Induction Motors Operating under Supply Voltage Unbalance Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2018	Revisiting the effects of supply voltage unbalance on the losses of three phase induction motors Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2018
2016	Investigation of Longitudinal Wheel Slip Regulation for Vehicle Motion and Stability Control in Electric Vehicles with Individually Actuated In-Wheel Motors Published In EVTeC and APE Japan 2016
2016	Simulation and Modelling of Torque Vector Direct Yaw-Moment Control Strategies for Electric Vehicles Published In EVTeC and APE Japan 2016
2015	Applicability of nonlinear reluctance model to a closed core Fault Current Limiter Published In 2015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech
2015	Framework for implementation of higher-level control for over-actuated electric vehicles Published In Control Applications (CCA), 2015 IEEE Conference on
2015	Synchronous reluctance tubular linear motor for high precision applications Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2015	Tubular linear motor position detection by hall-effect sensors Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2012	Three phase saturated core fault current limiter performance with a floating neutral Published In 2012 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, EPEC 2012
2011	Cogging force analysis of a slotless tubular linear motor with finite stator Published In The Eight Int. Symposium on Linear Drives for Industry Applications
2011	Novel tooth design for a tubular linear motor for machine tool axis Published In 2011 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics, ICM 2011
2007	Torque perturbations and dynamic stiffness of linear motors for grinding Machines Published In LDIA 2007: 6th International Symposium on Linear Drives for Industrial Applications

Investigator On

Year	Title
2012	Efficiency testing of a novel switched reluctance motor Awarded by: NSW Government Funding Scheme: NSW Technology Vouchers (Techvouchers) Program Connectors Funds

Other Research Activities

CRC-P 2020-2022 High Output, Low Cost Automated ERT, $4M Chief Investigator 2020 -
BlueScope: Welded Beam Line Automation and Welding Analysis Chief Investigator 2019 -
BlueScope: Automated TruSpec Wrapping Chief Investigator 2018 -
Global Challenges Project Grant 2019. 'Evaluation of TransBOTer'. Investigation of transfer device. Lead Chief Investigator 2019 - 2020
Innovation Connection Grant ICG001130 - Robotic Automation Concept Development and Demonstration Chief Investigator 2019 - 2020
NSW Tech-Voucher IRIS181105003 Development of Augmented Reality for Robotic Laser Application Chief Investigator 2019
NSW Tech-Voucher TV20182506 Robotic Welding Seam Tracking Chief Investigator 2019
Commercialisation of a novel, robust position sensor for linear motors - Innovation Connection Grant ICG000421 Chief Investigator 2018
Lysaghts: Automated Rollformed Unloading, Nesting & Stacking Chief Investigator 2018
NSW Tech-Voucher Galintel Unload and Labelling Automation Chief Investigator 2018
Position Sensor for Tubular Linear Motor - Innovation Connection Grant RC55680 $100k Chief Investigator 2017 - 2018
Expert Witness Consultancy - Supreme Court of Australia Chief Investigator 2017
Innovative X-by-Wire Control Systems for Improved Vehicle Manoeuvrability and Stability Contributor 2014 - 2016

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	Study of Three Phase Induction Motor Operation Under Unbalanced Supply Voltages
Master of Philosophy - EIS	Controller design for four-wheel steering of four-wheel independent driven vehicle	Jiang, Xi

Reviewer Of

IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (Journal) 2013 - 2018

Outreach And Community Service Activities

FSAE Faculty Advisor 2017 -

Education And Training

Ph.D. in High Precision tubular linear motors, University of Wollongong, School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering 2013
B.E. in Mechatronics, School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering 2006

Awards And Honors

German Academic Exchange Scheme (DAAD), 2008
APA Scholarship, 2007
Deans Merit Award , 2006
Golden Key Society

Keywords

Electric Vehicle - Drive by Wire, Fault Current Limiters, Intelligent Mechatronics, High Precision Motion Control, electric-vehicles, superconducting-fault-current-limiters, intelligent-mechatronics, high-precision-motion-control

Full Name

Dr Philip Anthony Commins

Mailing Address

Northfields Ave

Wollongong

NSW

2522

Australia

Geographic Location

Wollongong

Located In Facility

Building 2, Room G01

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6698-8328 (confirmed)

Web Of Science Researcher Id

L-2296-2018

Scopus Id

48861125800

Overview

Overview

Top Publications

Research Areas

Research Overview

Geographic Focus

Publications

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Chapter

Conference Paper

Funding

Investigator On

Other Research Activities

Supervision

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Service

Reviewer Of

Outreach And Community Service Activities

Background

Education And Training

Awards And Honors

Keywords

Contact

Full Name

Mailing Address

Geographic Location

Located In Facility

Identity

Orcid Id

Web Of Science Researcher Id

Scopus Id

Overview

Top Publications

Research Areas

Research Overview

Geographic Focus

Publications

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Chapter

Conference Paper

Funding

Investigator On

Other Research Activities

Supervision

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Service

Reviewer Of

Outreach And Community Service Activities

Background

Education And Training

Awards And Honors

Keywords

Contact

Full Name

Mailing Address

Geographic Location

Located In Facility

Identity

Orcid Id

Web Of Science Researcher Id

Scopus Id

Visualisations

Research Areas

Geographic Focus