Gerd Bumiller

Gerd Bumiller is a Professor at the Institute of Computer Science, Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Energy and Information Technology. He is an expert in digital signal processing, measurement technology, and powerline communication.

• Affiliation: Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences
• Research Focus: Power Line Communication (PLC), Smart Grids, Power Quality, Grid Impedance, Signal Processing

Research Interests: Bumiller's work spans Power Quality Measurement (phase information analysis, harmonic power flow), Impedance Measurement Systems for power lines, and Smart Grid Communication Protocols. His projects include GridForm (grid-forming converters), EASIDE (impedance measurement), and NERD-NRW (IT security for smart metering).

Publications: His recent work focuses on spectral power quality analysis, harmonic modeling, and impedance measurement optimization in power systems. Key venues include IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement and ISPLC conferences.

Leadership: Former Secretary (2006-2010, 2014-2018) and Chair (2018-2022) of the IEEE Technical Committee for Power Line Communication (TC-PLC). He also served as program director for Energy Informatics (2018-2022) and held an endowed professorship (2012-2015).