Herbert De Gersem

Prof. Herbert De Gersem is a Full Professor at the Technische Universität Darmstadt, leading the Computational Electromagnetics Laboratory within the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. Previously, he held a professorship at KU Leuven (Belgium) from 2006 to 2014, focusing on wave propagation and signal processing. His academic journey began as a research assistant at TU Darmstadt and KU Leuven from 1995 to 2006, specializing in computational electromagnetics and electromagnetic field theory.

His research spans electromagnetics, computational electromagnetics, and particle accelerator physics, with applications in electric machines, high-voltage technology, and high-frequency components. Key projects include simulations for muon colliders, rotor optimization in axial flux machines, and thermal analysis of HVDC cable joints. He collaborates on advanced topics like foil winding homogenization and magneto-thermal quench simulations for superconducting magnets.

Prof. De Gersem’s publications emphasize innovative numerical methods, such as adjoint sensitivity analysis and data-driven modeling, alongside experimental validation. His work bridges computational theory with practical engineering challenges, addressing energy efficiency, thermal management, and high-performance accelerator design. Despite no listed scientific awards, his extensive contributions to the field are evident through his prolific research output and international conference participation.

His academic advising and mentorship are integral to his role, though specific student names are not documented here. Ongoing projects involve interdisciplinary collaborations, including hybrid modeling approaches for engineering systems and optimization strategies for electric machine design under thermal constraints.