Dirk Brakensiek

Dirk Brakensiek is a Professor at the Georg Agricola University of Applied Sciences since 2018, specializing in electrical engineering, information technology, and industrial engineering. His office is located at G7 R110 with contact email Dirk.Brakensiek@thga.de and phone +49 234 968-3339.

He earned his electrical engineering degree with distinction at RWTH Aachen University, receiving the Springorum Medal for diploma excellence, Otto Junker Prize for academic achievements, ABB Prize for an outstanding energy technology thesis, and a scholarship from the Professor Dr. Koepchen Study Foundation of RWE.

His research spans electrical energy converters and drives, electrical machines, decentralized energy technology, power electronics, magnetic levitation technology, and control systems. This work bridges theoretical electrical engineering with industrial applications in textile machinery and transportation systems, emphasizing practical implementation of high-speed drives and magnetic levitation solutions.

His publication record from 2000-2004 reveals a concentrated focus on linear drive systems for magnetically levitated transportation, featuring simulation models, controller design, and optimization of permanent-magnet machines. These works demonstrate consistent application of electrical machine theory to solve complex industrial automation challenges.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Springorum Medal for diploma distinction
• Otto Junker Prize for academic excellence
• ABB Prize for energy technology thesis
• Professor Dr. Koepchen Study Foundation scholarship

While no academic advisees are listed at THGA, he previously trained IT specialist trainees at Saurer.Schlafhorst in application development under IHK Aachen certification. His industry experience includes developing high-speed BLDC drives (200,000 rpm) and embedded systems for textile machinery, though specific research grants aren't documented.

His research operates at the intersection of academia and industry, notably through Saurer.Schlafhorst collaborations where he led Autocoro product line development. Current work continues this applied approach in energy technology, particularly in decentralized systems and power electronics for industrial applications.