Rate My Professor Donald Zinger

Zinger's research interests include alternative energy, power electronics, lighting, electric machine control, and industrial controls. He has authored numerous publications in leading journals, contributing to advancements in power systems and control technologies. Notable works include 'PI and Fuzzy Estimators for Tuning the Stator Resistance in Direct Torque Control of Induction Machines' (IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 1998, with S. Mir and M.E. Elbuluk), 'Annualized Wind Energy Improvement Using Variable Speeds' (IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 1997, with E. Muljadi), 'A Variable Speed Wind Turbine Power Control' (IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 1997, with A. Miller and E. Muljadi), 'Learning Techniques to Train Neural Networks as a State Selector for Inverter-fed Induction Machines Using Direct Torque Control' (IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 1997, with L.A. Cabrera and M.E. Elbuluk), and 'The Influence of Motor Parameter Deviations in Feedforward Field Orientation Drive Systems' (IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 1985, with K.B. Nordin and D.W. Novotny). His contributions have earned him awards such as the Outstanding Student Branch Counselor Award (2006), NIU Outstanding Faculty Advisor from the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (2004), Faculty of the Year for Outstanding Service to Students (2001), and CEET of the Year for Excellence in Undergraduate Education (2000). Zinger continues to advise students and participate in university governance, including the Academic Planning Council.