Frede Blaabjerg

Frede Blaabjerg is a Professor at Aalborg University (AAU Energy), affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Science. Since 1998, he has pioneered power electronics research in applications such as wind turbines, photovoltaic (PV) systems, reliability engineering, and Power-2-X technologies.

• Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering (1995, Aalborg University)
• Honorary Degrees: Honoris Causa at University Politehnica Timisoara (2017) and Tallinn Technical University (2018)

His research focuses on power electronics control, system optimization, and reliability for renewable energy and electric mobility. Recent work includes grid-forming converters, virtual synchronous generators, and smart EV charging systems.

Key publication trends span 15+ years, with over 3,733 peer-reviewed articles and 900+ journal papers in power electronics, renewables, and energy storage. Notable book series: Control of Power Electronic Converters and Systems (4 volumes, Elsevier).

• Scientific Awards:
  • 46 IEEE Prize Paper Awards
  • 2020 IEEE Edison Medal
  • 2019 Global Energy Prize
  • 2014 IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award
• Leadership Roles:
  • Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (2006–2012)
  • Chairman, Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy (2020–)
  • President, IEEE Power Electronics Society (2019–2020)