Slobodan Ćuk

Slobodan Ćuk I am Yugoslav/Serbian who came to United States as an immigrant on flight from Belgrade, Yugoslavia to San Francisco on February 29, 1972 sponsored by NASA. NASA first supported at Santa Clara my MS thesis: “Stability Investigations of the Spinning Skylab” and my 2-year doctorate at Caltech in 1974. This latter work is now part of the new Volume 4: “State Space Averaging and Cuk converters” which also includes three US Cuk converter patents.

All four volumes form foundation for my novel switching methods and new converter topologies slated for forthcoming Volume 5 “Power Electronics: A New Beginning” and later volumes. I founded TESLAco in 1979. TESLAco developed jointly with Honeywell hybrid Cuk converter modules for NASA’s ORION spacecraft and many other advanced products designs. In December 2014 ORION made a successful maiden flight and is slated for landing of man on Mars by year 2030.

More information on my research, writings and books can be found on teslaco.com along with link to my You Tube channel. For more than 40 years I was giving courses in Power Electronics which were been attended by over 4,000 novice and expert engineers worldwide. My research work has already brought a number of key innovations. More is to come…

Prof. Ćuk loved inspiring the young minds of the San Diego Tesla Club, bringing Tesla’s genius to life through hands-on demonstrations of his groundbreaking generators, motors, and the visionary AC electric power distribution system that changed the world.

100 Years of Caltech Innovation

Prof. Middlebrook, often called the Grandfather of Power Electronics, and Prof. Ćuk, known as the Father of Modern Power Electronics, led this extraordinary movement. Together, they mentored 38 Ph.D. students and co-authored a legendary four-volume series — over 1,200 pages of groundbreaking knowledge. For many years, these works served as the go-to textbooks for engineers seeking to master one of the most challenging and transformative fields in modern technology.

Watch the legacy in action:

Master Advanced Power Electronics Simulation

In this course, you’ll discover how to harness the power of PLECS, enhanced with the Ćuk state-space averaging method, to overcome common convergence challenges and achieve accurate results — in just fractions of a second.

You’ll also explore how the innovative Ćuk-buck² converter is precisely controlled by DC load current, delivering the fastest possible load current transients with unmatched efficiency.

Impulse Power Electronics

Impulse Power Electronics – Inventions & Applications by Dr. Ćuk

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Explore the latest breakthroughs in advanced power electronics, developed by Dr. Ćuk, for high efficiency, compact size, and practical applications:

  • High Voltage DC-DC Transmission: 20kV isolated transmission powered by solar cells, replacing traditional Tesla AC systems.
  • Bidirectional Voltage & Current Charger: Converts 400V to 48V efficiently, enabling advanced charging solutions.
  • High-Power Data Center Supply: Ultra-compact, low-cost power supply with over 98% efficiency for modern data centers.
  • High Step-Up Voltage Converter: Converts 3V to 1000V non-isolated for medical applications like heart defibrillators, with size and cost comparable to a pacemaker.
  • Impulse Ćuk Converters: Available in both non-isolated and isolated configurations for versatile applications.
  • Next-Gen LED Drivers: High-efficiency, ultra-compact drivers with performance comparable to LED light efficacy.
  • On-Board EV Chargers: Ultra-compact 150kW on-board chargers designed for electric vehicles with maximum efficiency.

Note: Detailed circuit designs and proprietary methods by Dr. Ćuk are included in patent applications and upcoming advanced courses.

Transform Your Career – Learn
from Dr. Slobodan Ćuk

Individual Registration: $500

EXPERT Registration: for a $1500 fee University Professors, PhDs and Managers!

Group Registration (Companies & Universities): $3,000 for up to 6 participants

Each member receives lifetime electronic access to ACADEMY 26!

Course Duration

1 Month | 120+ Hours of Intensive Learning
February 1 – February 28, 2026

Why This Course is Unmissable

Learn directly from a living legend in power electronics. Dr. Slobodan Ćuk, creator of 40+ patents,
groundbreaking inventions, and decades of advanced research, personally teaches every concept.
This course delivers real, applicable engineering knowledge – not theory-heavy fluff.

What You Will Get

  • Lifetime access to ACADEMY 26 research library
  • Original research work & methodologies
  • Registered patents insights & breakdowns
  • Expert learning materials & structured modules
  • Discounted group registration for engineers & students

Why You Cannot Afford to Miss This

Access 55+ years of Prof. Ćuk’s research, patented inventions, and practical engineering solutions.
Knowledge like this does not exist in textbooks.

Who Should Attend

  • Students looking for a career advantage
  • Engineers needing advanced practical solutions
  • Researchers studying modern power electronics
  • Companies/universities training entire teams

Secure Your Spot Today

Lifetime access + 120+ hours of elite learning + direct guidance from Dr. Ćuk =
the most valuable training an engineer can get.


Individual Registration: $500

EXPERT Registration: for a $1500 fee University Professors, PhDs and Managers!

Group Registration (Companies & Universities): $3,000 for up to 6 participants

Each member receives lifetime electronic access to ACADEMY 26!

Group Registration Discount for Companies and Universities:

We are offering a special group discount for companies and universities: US $3000 for signing up 6 university students or 6 engineers in companies! 

This discounted fee includes lifetime personal access to ACADEMY 26 in electronic form for every member of the group.

Take advantage of this opportunity to provide your team with cutting-edge knowledge in power electronics, practical resources, and structured learning — all at a single discounted rate.

PS: Exclusive access to ACADEMY 26 allows participants to begin exploring the extensive database developed by Prof. Ćuk over his 55+ years of research. This includes collaborations with his graduate students and TESLAco team, numerous publications compiled into four volumes, and 40+ patents created during that time.

Unlock Your Next-Level Expertise in Power Electronics!

Complete the February 2026 prerequisite class and secure your exclusive invitation to the follow-up 2026 course scheduled for July/August 2026:

Impulse Power Electronics Method & its Universal Optimum Ćuk Converter Topology!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to advance your knowledge with Prof. Ćuk’s cutting-edge online courses designed for engineers and enthusiasts ready to master the future of power electronics.

Reserve your spot and elevate your expertise today!

Power Electronics Masterclass

50 Years in 1 Month

February 1 – February 28, 2026

Join Dr. Slobodan Ćuk—world-renowned innovator and inventor in Power Electronics—for an intensive 1-Month Masterclass that condenses five decades of breakthroughs into one transformative learning experience.

This exclusive program brings together classical foundations, cutting-edge methods, and live simulations in one comprehensive training.

Early Registration Discount available from September 1 – January 1st 2026

Three Courses in One

1. Classical Foundations

Topologies, Magnetics, and Control—covering essential concepts, models, and demonstrations that shaped modern power electronics.

2. New Resonant Switching Methods

Explore the latest high-frequency switching topologies and hybrid methods that are making traditional converters obsolete.

3. Live Simulations

Hands-on practice with .PLECS and SIMPLIS, bridging theory and real-world applications.

What You’ll Learn

  • Why buck, boost, flyback, and forward converters are becoming obsolete.

  • How to design a Power Supply on Chip with no magnetic cores at 50kHz.

  • Methods for direct 48V to 1V µP drive with ultra-fast transients at 100kHz.

  • Real-time visualization of transformers, inductors, and BH loops on a scope.

  • Practical demonstrations with a 1MHz B-H loop tester.

  • The Ćuk Converter and Dr. Ćuk’s latest inventions.

  • Integration techniques with coupled inductors and hybrid methods.

  • Next-generation solutions for coreless inductors at 50kHz.

Key Topics

  • Topologies, Magnetics & Control

  • State-Space Averaging (SSA) Modeling

  • Hybrid & Storageless Switching

  • Integrated Magnetics Techniques

  • Eliminating Magnetic Cores in Inductors

  • Classical & Modern Converter Replacements

Course Details

Location: Online (invite will be sent after registration)
Dates: February 1 – February 28, 2026
Instructor: Dr. Slobodan Ćuk

Preview & Resources

Prepare in advance with Dr. Ćuk’s preview articles and video demonstrations:

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Secure your spot today and learn directly from one of the greatest pioneers in Power Electronics.

SPECIAL BONUS

Single individual discount for $500! This will emphasize the fact that my motivation is to educate most individuals with the lowest cost and maximal results by having a huge database library for their lifetime use and learnings!

They wouldn’t even need any computer storage! They will get simply a link for data storage via a link to the ACADEMY26 folder for which I am paying for huge permanent data storage!

Each registrant, upon paying the registration fee, will immediately receive full access via email to a special ACADEMY26 Preview Folder. This exclusive access allows participants to begin exploring the extensive database developed by Prof. Ćuk over his 55+ years of research, including collaborations with his graduate students and TESLAco team, numerous publications compiled into four volumes, and 40+ patents created during that time.

Advanced registration for ACADEMY26 is open until January 1, 2026.
Please note that access to the ACADEMY26 Preview Folder will also expire on this date.

CONTACTS

Additional inquiries via Internet shortcut using my  ZOOM Pro Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting **& **cuk@teslaco.us

PS You Tube video of Tesla lecture with demonstrations to San Diego Tesla Club children

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