ABOUT DR. FOSTER

Shanelle N. Foster is an associate professor who develops electromechanical energy conversion technologies to reduce negative impacts on our environment. She directs the Electrical Machines and Power Electronics Research (EMPowER) Lab at Michigan State University. Her research interests include manufacturability, reliability, analysis, and control of linear and rotating electrical machines and drives. Dr. Foster’s research capitalizes on technological advances in materials and manufacturing technologies to promote cost-effective, efficient, reliable electric machines.