Electro-Thermal Modeling of SiC Power Electronic Systems

I am submitting herewith a dissertation written by Hui Zhang entitled “Electro-Thermal Modeling of SiC Power Electronic Systems.” I have examined the final electronics copy of this dissertation for form and content and recommend that it be accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, with a major in Electrical Engineering. Leon M. Tolbert Major Professor

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