Electric machines are the muscle of modern civilization.
Today, hundreds of billions of motors do everything from spinning computer disk drives to pumping water for cities. A typical home has dozens or even hundreds of motors in unlimited applications. Advances in engineering materials, electronic devices, semiconductor processes, computer simulation, and many other areas can improve the design and operation of motors. The Center intends to nurture a new generation of engineers for contributions to rotating electric machines and electromechanics through specialized training and experiences at all levels of higher education. The Center today is involved in three primary activities with fundamental impact on the field of electric machinery and electromechanics.