Holger Borcherding

Holger Borcherding is a Professor of Power Electronics, Electrical Drive Technology, and EMC at the Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences (TH-OWL). As a board member of the Institute for Energy Research (iFE) and the Open Direct Current Alliance (ODCA), he leads research on intelligent energy systems and industrial DC networks. His Power Electronics and Electrical Drive Technology working group focuses on energy-efficient solutions for industrial applications, including the DC-INDUSTRIE projects.

• Education:
  • Studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Hanover (1985-1991)
  • PhD in Power Electronics from the University of Hanover (1999)

Research interests span industrial DC grids, fast-switching power semiconductors, highly integrated converters for electromobility, ultra-fast electronics prototyping, EMC optimization, and 3D electronics. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementation, particularly in manufacturing and sustainable energy systems.

Publication trends show expertise in DC microgrid stability, capacitor lifespan modeling, converter design, and energy efficiency improvements. Key subfields include resonant oscillations, power quality, industrial automation, and semiconductor reliability.

• Scientific awards:
  • 2013 Research Prize, TH Ostwestfalen-Lippe
  • 2014 Transfer Prize OWL (IHK Lippe zu Detmold and IHK Bielefeld)
  • 2019 IEEE ICDCM Best Paper Award
  • 2024 Transfer Prize, TH Ostwestfalen-Lippe

Supervision and grants include PhD mentorship and leadership in projects like DC-INDUSTRIE 2, IDE3AL, and UmSiCht. He has secured funding for innovations in DC-powered busbars, 3D circuit board construction, and self-optimizing drilling systems.

Labs and teams include the iFE Institute at TH-OWL, where he collaborates with research associates such as Benjamin Jerwan, Simon Cepin, and Tim Stuckmann. He also works with industry partners like Lenze SE and academic alliances including the Mechatronics Center Hannover and the National Platform for Electromobility.