Improve energy conversion and storage efficiency in electronics, catering to the automotive, aerospace, and maritime industries, and beyond.
Power electronics is the muscle of electronic systems. It enables vital functions like converting solar energy into electricity and powering everyday electronic devices, such as screens, cameras, and mobile phones. However, the increasing energy demand poses serious environmental challenges, notably the rise in CO2 emissions. The energy transition relies on advances in power electronics, and this offers you a unique opportunity to make an impact. Consider, for example, designing a more efficient and reliable energy storage system for an electric vehicle or a high-voltage grid. What about exploring ways to generate electricity from sustainable sources, such as solar and wind power? If you are interested in the possibilities of improving power conversion and energy storage, the specialisation in Power Electronics is right for you.
“This specialisation is for students who want to advance electric vehicle technologies and reduce our carbon footprint. You will focus on innovative design, for instance, enhancing the efficiency of a converter while reducing system size and cost. Additionally, you will develop and test mathematical models for potential system performance improvements.”
This specialisation focuses on power conversion and energy storage. You will dive into circuit theory and power electronic circuits, such as inverters and other converter technologies. Furthermore, you will explore semiconductor devices based on materials like silicon carbide and gallium nitride, which not only boost converter performance but also reduce size, weight, and response time. You will learn about different aspects of system configuration and energy storage, ranging from the system level to the physical components. For example, you will explore strategies to optimise battery efficiency while reducing the size. Moreover, you will learn to convert diverse energy sources like solar power into usable electrical energy.
Thanks to our collaboration with the Twente Centre for Advanced Battery Technology, ASML, Philips, Thales, NXP, Collins Aerospace Ireland, and the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with and learn from industry experts. You will work on real-world challenges. Consider designing a novel multi-level flying capacitor converter for MRI applications or investigating innovative bidirectional switches for battery charging. Additionally, you will have access to our dedicated labs for electromagnetic compatibility analysis and battery testing.
As a graduate of the Master's in Electrical Engineering with a specialisation in Power Electronics, you have acquired specific scientific knowledge, skills, and values that will help you in your future career.
After completing this Master’s specialisation, you:
After successfully finishing this Master’s specialisation, you:
In this video, Johan Dijkstra, a student, along with Thiago Batista Soeiro, Chair of the Power Electronics Group, Prasanth Venugopal and Nataly Banol, Assistant Professors, talk about their experience, the courses in the programme, the applications and the job prospects.
Is this specialisation not exactly what you are looking for? Maybe one of the other specialisations suits you better. You can also find out more about related master’s at the University of Twente: