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Prof. Dr. Hartmut Paschen is a Professor of Mechatronics at Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences (HS Ruhrwest), where he has been serving since April 2013. He is the Head of the Bachelor's program in Mechatronics and is affiliated with the Institute of Measurement and Sensor Technology. His office contact information includes email at hartmut.paschen@hs-ruhrwest.de and phone number +49 208 88254-394.
Prof. Paschen was born in 1966 and studied Electrical Engineering at TH Darmstadt with a focus on Electromechanical Constructions. He completed his Diplom-Ingenieur degree in 1994 and then worked as a scientific researcher at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering) in the field of automation technology. He completed his doctorate in 1999 with the dissertation "Vollständig verteiltes SPS-System auf der Basis einer horizontalen Kommunikation in der Sensor/Aktorebene" (Fully distributed PLC system based on horizontal communication in the sensor/actuator level).
Prof. Paschen's research interests center around mechatronic systems, with particular focus on:
- Embedded Mechatronics and control systems
- Electrical drive technology and motor control
- Sensor technology and measurement systems
- Automotive electronics and control units
- Distributed control systems and horizontal communication in sensor/actuator levels
- Development of universal test stands for small electric motors
His current research projects include the development of a universal test stand for small electric motors, control of brushless and brushed DC motors (including hardware, software, and sensorless methods), and embedded mechatronics applications. Well-equipped laboratories for mechatronics and drive technology are available for these research activities.
Prof. Paschen's publication record shows a strong focus on motor control systems, circuit design for automotive applications, and distributed control systems. His work spans from fundamental research in control theory to practical applications in the automotive industry. The evolution of his publications demonstrates a progression from theoretical work on distributed PLC systems to applied research in automotive electronics and motor control. His recent work (2018) shows continued interest in reconfigurable distributed control systems using software agents, indicating an adaptation to modern software engineering approaches in industrial automation.
Prof. Paschen's technical competencies include:
- Hardware and software development of automotive control units
- Automotive industry development processes and Automotive Spice
- Drive technology control
- Microcontroller technology / Embedded Systems
- Measurement technology (automotive and industrial)
Before joining academia, Prof. Paschen spent 14 years in the automotive industry working on series development of control units for mechatronic systems, eventually becoming head of the "Electronics for Adjustment Systems" department. This industry experience has strongly influenced his practical approach to mechatronics education and research.
At Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Paschen teaches courses including:
- Introduction to Mechatronics
- Embedded Systems
- Mechatronics Project Work
- Electrical Drive Technology
- Measurement Technology
- Electrical Engineering
