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This thesis develops artificial-intelligence-based solutions to address two central issues: accurate black-box modeling and model-free control. The work proposes purely data-driven black-box modeling for power converters and model-free control using deep reinforcement learning, analyzing their performance, advantages, and limitations. Results aim to improve converter study and integration across energy-sector applications.","Modeling and Control of Power Electronics Converters Using  \nMachine Learning  \nby  \nPouria QASHQAI  \nMANUSCRIPT-BASED THESIS PRESENTED TO ÉCOLE DE TECHNOLOGIE SUPÉRIEURE IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY  \nPh.D.  \nMONTREAL, JUNE 18TH, 2025  \nÉCOLE DE TECHNOLOGIE SUPÉRIEURE  \nUNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC  \n Pouria Qashqai, 2025  \nThis Creative Commons license allows readers to download this work and share it with others as long as the author is credited. The content of this work may not be modified in any way or used commercially.  \nBOARD OF EXAMINERS  \nTHIS THESIS HAS BEEN EVALUATED  \nBY THE FOLLOWING BOARD OF EXAMINERS  \nMr. Kamal Al-Haddad, Thesis Supervisor  \nDepartment of Electrical Engineering, École de technologie supérieure  \nMr. Gabriel J. Assaf, President of the Board of Examiners  \nDepartment of Electrical Engineering, École de technologie supérieure  \nMrs. Lyne Woodward, Member of the jury  \nDepartment of Electrical Engineering, École de technologie supérieure  \nMr. Innocent Kamwa, External Evaluator  \nDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Université Laval  \nMr. Rawad Zgheib, External Evaluator G&W Electric Co.  \nTHIS THESIS WAS PRESENTED AND DEFENDED  \nIN THE PRESENCE OF A BOARD OF EXAMINERS AND PUBLIC  \nJUNE 10TH, 2025  \nAT ÉCOLE DE TECHNOLOGIE SUPÉRIEURE  \nFOREWORD  \nThe rapid integration of modern technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs), smart grids, and renewable energies has provided significant advantages while posing immense challenges for the modern energy industry. The following thesis is a piece of research conducted to address challenges in modeling and control of power electronic converters, which are the core of these technologies.  \nWhen this research was initially proposed, the focus was on modeling chargers of electrical vehicles to better understand their impact on the grid. Conventional grid studies did not face such challenges due to the static nature of the loads connected to them. However, electric vehicles being large portable electrical loads in some scenarios and relatively small, distributed energy generation sources in others (such as vehicle-to-grid mode), present substantial challenges in studying modern electric grids. As the research progressed, it became evident that power electronic converters are at the core of EV chargers. This realization led us to have a necessary shift in focus and broadening our scope of research. Considering the widespread use of power electronic converters, the findings and the proposed methods of this thesis can apply to many other applications as well.  \nThe novel modeling and control techniques proposed and developed in this thesis provide a substantial contribution to the field of research in the energy sector by utilizing artificial intelligence to overcome two key challenges in this domain: accurate black-box modeling and model-free control. At the heart of this thesis, purely data-driven black-box modeling for overthe-counter converters and model-free control using deep reinforcement learning are proposed and their advantages and limitations are investigated.  \nThis research not only advances the state ofthe art in modeling and control of power electronics but also offers solutions based on artificial intelligence which can be used to facilitate studying and integration of power electronic converters in a broad range of similar applications in the  \nVI  \nenergy sector. We believe that the findings of this research have the potential to contribute significantly to shaping the future of modern electric grids.  \nACKNOWLEDGMENTS  \n“The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” – William James.  \nFirst and foremost, I want to express my deepest gratitude to my wife, Suzanne. Her unwavering love, patience, and understanding throughout this journey have been my greatest source of strength. 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