About
Christian Franck is a Full Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich, leading the Power Systems and High Voltage Lab within the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. His career spans academic and industrial roles, including prior positions at ABB Research Center and Max-Planck-Institute for Plasma Physics.
- Education: Physics (Diploma, 1999) from University of Kiel, with studies at Bonn and Edinburgh
- PhD: Experimental Physics (2003) from Max-Planck-Institute
Research focuses on technologies for future electric energy transmission systems, emphasizing high-voltage gaseous and solid insulation, current interruption, and SF6-free gas mixtures. His work combines experimental methods with multiphysics simulations to address classical high-voltage engineering challenges through novel approaches.
2025 publications highlight advancements in eco-friendly insulation gases, arc modeling for HVDC breakers, and AI-driven fault diagnostics. Key journals include Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, Reliability Engineering & System Safety, and IEEE Transactions series.
Teaching responsibilities include courses like High Voltage Engineering, Electric Power Transmission, and Ethics in Scientific Integrity. Lab activities involve experimental platforms for gas discharge studies, corona mitigation, and hybrid AC/DC transmission line analysis.
