Yannis L. Karnavas received the Diploma degree and the Ph.D. degree from the Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DECE), Democritus University of Thrace (DUTh), Xanthi, Greece. Currently, he is Assoc. Professor and Director of the Electrical Machines Laboratory and the Energy Systems Sector of the DECE, DUTh. His research interests include electrical machine design, analysis, modeling and optimization, controller design for application to electrical machines and power generating systems, as well as AI method application to the above areas. He has published several papers in various international journals and conferences, as well as book chapters in international engineering books. He has participated in many research projects as research leader or scientific associate. He serves as an Associate Editor and as an Editorial board member in various international scientific journals. Prof. Karnavas is a chartered electrical engineer and a member of the Hellenic Technical Chamber (TEE). Also, he is a senior member of IEEE and a member of the PES, IAS, and IES societies of IEEE.