Gerd Griepentrog

Prof. Gerd Griepentrog is a Full Professor at TU Darmstadt's Institute for Power Electronics and Control of Drives. Previously, he held leadership roles at Siemens AG's Corporate Technology division (2002–2013). His research focuses on power electronics, electromagnetic compatibility, and grid stability in high-frequency converter systems. Key interests include active power filters, common-mode noise mitigation, and advanced modulation techniques for motor drives.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Automation and Power Engineering (1993–1996), TU Chemnitz
• Diploma in Automation and Power Engineering (1988–1993), TH Zwickau/Chemnitz

Research Interests:

• Development of high-efficiency power electronic converters
• EMC solutions for industrial drives and renewable energy systems
• Integration of Industry 4.0 communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA) in drive systems
• Cybersecurity analysis of power grids via harmonic distortion patterns

Recent Work Trends:

• Focus on SiC and GaN semiconductor applications for high-frequency converters
• Advancements in common-mode voltage reduction techniques
• Hybrid EMI filtering strategies combining capacitors and active components

Awards: None explicitly listed.

Grants & Labs: Active in collaborative projects involving fusion reactor power supplies (e.g., ASDEX Upgrade). Leads experimental work on supercapacitor-based pulsed power systems for tokamaks.