Gernot Schullerus

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gernot Schullerus is a W2-Professor for Electrical Drives at the Faculty of Engineering, Reutlingen University, where he has been employed since September 2010. He currently serves as the Collegial Head of the Electronics & Drives Research and Teaching Center since March 2023 and will assume the scientific leadership of the Reutlingen Research Institute starting September 2024. His office is located in Building 2, Room 018, and his office hours are Tuesdays from 8:00 to 9:00 AM.

Professor Schullerus completed his doctorate at the University of Karlsruhe (TH) in 2004. His academic and professional journey includes:

• 2004: PhD (Dr.-Ing.) at University of Karlsruhe (TH)
• January 2004 - August 2010: Development Engineer, Electronics Development, SEW-EURODRIVE, Bruchsal
• September 2010 - present: W2-Professor for Electrical Drives, Faculty of Engineering, Reutlingen University
• March 2023 - present: Collegial Head of the Electronics & Drives Research and Teaching Center
• September 2024 - present: Collegial Scientific Head of the Reutlingen Research Institute

Professor Schullerus specializes in electrical drive technology and power electronics. His research focuses on new motor concepts, particularly harmonically excited synchronous machines, power electronic components for drive applications, and inverters using gallium nitride power switches. He investigates sensorless operation of switched reluctance machines and energy-efficient control of rotating field machines. His work extends to condition monitoring and predictive maintenance in drive systems, with recent emphasis on green hydrogen production and flexible hydrogen logistics. The Reutlingen Research Institute under his leadership explores decentralized energy systems and energy efficiency.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on power electronics innovations, particularly with gallium nitride technology, and applications in energy systems. Key trends include advanced modulation techniques for power converters, optimization of PCB layouts for high-power applications, and the integration of renewable energy with hydrogen production systems. His work bridges theoretical control concepts with practical industrial applications, particularly in drive systems and energy conversion.

Professor Schullerus leads the Electronics & Drives research group at Reutlingen University, which is actively involved in multiple research projects. Current projects include CleMoSy (Clean Motor Supply), Trusted Handling (Predictive Maintenance for roller chains), H2FLEX (Flexible Interoperable Hydrogen Logistics), and the Model Region Green Hydrogen: Lighthouse H2-Grid (Networking decentralized hydrogen production and consumption). Previously, he has led projects on modular scalable power electronics based on gallium nitride components, dynamically energy-efficient operation of induction machines, and model-based hierarchical condition monitoring.

His laboratory facilities include the Electrical Drives Laboratory and the Laboratory for Control and Drive Technology, where his team focuses on optimal control/regulation and diagnosis of drive and grid converters. The research environment supports both fundamental investigations and applied industrial projects, with strong connections to industry partners in the drive technology sector.