Ultracapacitor Applications

Dr. John M. Miller was vice president of systems and applications at Maxwell Technologies when this book was written. He is currently with the U.S. Department of Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, National Transportation Research Center. He is also founder and principal engineer of J-N-J MillerDesign Services, P.L.C. Dr. Miller worked for 20 years in the automotive industry, leading several hybrid vehicle technology programs including 42V Integrated Starter Alternator, ISG, for application into a SUV. He has been active in collaborations at the industry and government levels including the NSF funded systems center for Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management, FREEDM. He was actively engaged in MIT's Consortium on Advanced Automotive Electrical and Electronic Components and Systems and has served as Adjunct Professor of Electrical Engineering at Michigan State University and at Texas A&M University. Dr. Miller has authored over 170 technical publications, holds 53 U.S. patents, and authored or co-authored five books. He is a Fellow of the IEEE, Member of SAE, 2009 recipient of the IEEE Kliman Innovator award, and 2010 recipient of the IEEE Power Electronics Society distinguished service award.