Introduction (English)
The Power Electronic Systems (PELS) Laboratory has a comprehensive research policy on the broad topic of power electronics and power systems. In particular, we are aiming for applications in the areas of sustainable, renewable energy-derived distributed power sources, high-precision data analysis, and earth-friendly mobility for future zero-emissions.

The Power Electronic Systems (PELS) Laboratory has a comprehensive research policy on the broad topic of power electronics and power systems. In particular, we are aiming for applications in the areas of sustainable, renewable energy-derived distributed power sources, high-precision data analysis, and earth-friendly mobility for future zero-emissions.
【Faculty】

Yuko Hirase, Ph. D.
Professor
Program of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, School of Engineering
Professor
Program of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, School of Engineering
Technical Committee Member of Electricity and Gas Market Surveillance Commission, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
【Career Summary】
Ph.D. in Engineering, March 2016, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
M.A in Engineering, March 1996, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, Osaka, Japan
B.A in Science, March 1995, National Institution for Academic Degrees, Tokyo, Japan
Before the current position, she worked for Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. and Kawasaki Technology Co., Ltd
【Career Summary】
Ph.D. in Engineering, March 2016, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
M.A in Engineering, March 1996, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, Osaka, Japan
B.A in Science, March 1995, National Institution for Academic Degrees, Tokyo, Japan
Before the current position, she worked for Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. and Kawasaki Technology Co., Ltd
From 2019 to 2025, she was an associate professor at Toyo University.
From 2025, she is currently a professor at Kwansei Gakuin University.
【Academic Affiliations】
IEEJ (The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan)
JIPE (The Japan Institute of Power Electronics)
IEEE
CIGRE
【Academic Affiliations】
IEEJ (The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan)
JIPE (The Japan Institute of Power Electronics)
IEEE
CIGRE
【Research Thrusts】
6. Other (Flying Capacitor Control,Solar Power Generation Control,etc.)
Place of Employment
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Incorporated
SHIMIZU CORPORATION
Electric Power Development Co.,Ltd. (J-POWER)
Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation (TMEIC)
DAIICHI TECHNO CO.,LTD.
etc.
SHIMIZU CORPORATION
Electric Power Development Co.,Ltd. (J-POWER)
Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation (TMEIC)
DAIICHI TECHNO CO.,LTD.
etc.