Delta Electronics Americas
Charles Zhu (Ph.D.) has a diverse work experience in the automotive industry. Charles started their career as a Senior Engineer at Ecostar Electric Drive Systems, where they developed a bi-directional isolated DC/DC converter for a Daimler fuel cell vehicle. Charles also holds a patent for a novel converter topology. Charles then worked as a Principal Engineer at Ballard Power Systems, leading the design of power modules for electric vehicles. At Continental, they served as an Engineering Manager, overseeing the development of DC/DC converter platforms for xEV programs. Charles successfully secured a $103 million HEV program from GM. Zhu later joined Lear Corporation as an Engineering Supervisor, where they led a team in solving PV failures for the Chevy Volt on-board charger module. Currently, they are working as the Vice President and Head of Automotive at Delta Electronics (Americas), responsible for managing operations and growing Delta's automotive business. Charles has also served as the Director and Engineering Director at Delta Electronics, where they established strategic partnerships, expanded sales and program teams, and secured funding for advanced product development in EV applications.
Charles Zhu (Ph. D.) completed their Ph. D. in Power Electronics from Tsinghua University between 1994 and 1997. Charles then pursued a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Power Electronics at Virginia Tech from 1997 to 1999. Later, they obtained a Master's Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Michigan from 2006 to 2008.
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Delta Electronics Americas
Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across five continents. Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices for 11 consecutive years. In 2021, Delta was also recognized by CDP with leadership level ratings for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain.