معرفی
Prof. Axel Mertens holds a professorship at Leibniz University Hannover's Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, leading the Institute of Drive Systems and Power Electronics. He also serves on the Executive Board of the Leibniz Research Centre Energy 2050 and participates in the Faculty Council as a Deputy Representative for Professors. His expertise spans power electronics, electric drives, renewable energy systems, and aircraft propulsion. He has authored numerous articles on topics like inverter topology optimization, self-sensing motor control, and grid stability in inverter-dominated grids.
Research focuses include:
- High-efficiency power conversion systems
- Electric machine design and control
- EMI mitigation strategies
- Reliability analysis for power electronic systems
- Integration of renewable energy sources
His work contributes to advancing energy-efficient traction systems, airborne wind energy, and fault-tolerant aircraft propulsion. Current projects involve the SkyPower100 airborne wind energy initiative and DampedWEA vibration-reduction research. He actively participates in interdisciplinary collaborations through Leibniz Research Initiatives.
Notable achievements include pioneering work on quasi-three-level modular converters and innovative self-sensing control techniques. His research addresses both fundamental and applied challenges in power electronics, with applications ranging from automotive electrification to sustainable energy generation.