Stephan Zipser

Prof. Stephan Zipser is a Professor at HTW Dresden, holding the Chair of Automotive Electronics / Electromobility within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering. His work bridges theoretical electrical engineering principles with practical automotive applications, focusing on the rapidly evolving field of vehicle electrification and electronic systems.

His research focuses on:

• Automotive Electronics and Vehicle Electrical Systems
• Electric Mobility Solutions and Electromobility Applications
• Intelligent Charging Strategies for Electric Vehicles
• Connected Driving Systems and Automated Traffic Technologies
• Hybrid Powertrain Configurations and Regenerative Braking Systems

Prof. Zipser leads the Automotive Electronics/Electromobility Laboratory, which features practical research equipment including a BMW i3 test vehicle, facilities for testing electric paddle boats, and a roller dynamometer, enabling hands-on development and validation of automotive electronic systems.

Current and recent research projects include:

• E-COM (2019-2022): Development and testing of intelligent charging strategies
• iPaddel (2019): Development of an electric drive for light watercraft
• Ongoing cooperation with LeXsolar GmbH and ELDEV: Development of an electric go-kart for training purposes
• Interdis II project (2016-2018): 'Connected Driving' with Prof. T. Trautmann

Prof. Zipser maintains active industry partnerships with organizations including DEKRA for specialized training, and participates in international collaborations with Chiba University in Japan. He teaches multiple courses across Electrical Engineering and Vehicle Technology programs at HTW Dresden, with course offerings scheduled through 2026, emphasizing practical application of theoretical concepts in automotive electronics and electric mobility.