Ujjwal Karki
About Ujjwal Karki
Ujjwal Karki is a Staff Application Engineer at ON Semiconductor, with a strong background in electrical engineering and extensive experience in high voltage power electronics. He has held various engineering roles and has a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University.
Current Role at ON Semiconductor
Ujjwal Karki currently serves as a Staff Application Engineer at ON Semiconductor, a position he has held since 2021. He works in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, where he applies his expertise in high voltage and high power electronics. His role involves the design, development, and testing of advanced electronic systems, contributing to the company's focus on innovative semiconductor solutions.
Previous Experience at ON Semiconductor
Prior to his current role, Ujjwal Karki worked at ON Semiconductor as a Senior Applications Engineer from 2019 to 2021. He began his career with the company as an Automotive Applications Engineering Intern from 2018 to 2019. During these positions, he gained valuable experience in high voltage power converters and contributed to various engineering projects.
Academic Background in Electrical Engineering
Ujjwal Karki earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, studying from 2004 to 2009. He further advanced his education at Michigan State University, where he completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering from 2012 to 2019. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his engineering expertise.
Teaching and Research Experience
Ujjwal Karki has a background in academia, having worked as a Teaching Assistant at Michigan State University in 2017 for 11 months. He also served as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2012 to 2018, where he engaged in research activities that enhanced his knowledge in electrical engineering and contributed to his professional development.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Ujjwal Karki possesses extensive practical experience in the design, development, testing, and debugging of high voltage, high power electronics converters, with capabilities up to 13.8 kV and 2-MVA. He has hands-on experience with wide band-gap semiconductors, including silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC), gallium nitride (GaN), and diamond. His skills also encompass packaging, PCB layout, mechanical design, and the construction of medium to high voltage utility substations.