Jonas Huber

Jonas Huber is a Lecturer at the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, ETH Zürich. He holds an MSc (with distinction) and PhD from ETH Zurich, completed in 2012 and 2016 respectively. His research focuses on solid-state transformers, high-power converter systems, reliability, and environmental impact analysis of power electronic systems. He has industry experience at ABB Switzerland Ltd, working on DC-DC converters for traction applications, and later as a Senior Researcher at ETH’s Power Electronic Systems Laboratory since 2020.

Education:

• MSc (Distinction), ETH Zurich, 2012
• PhD, ETH Zurich, 2016

Research Interests:

• Power electronics topology and control for sustainable energy systems
• High-power converter systems for electric vehicles and data centers
• Environmental lifecycle analysis of power electronic components
• Wireless power transfer through challenging materials like stainless steel
• Innovative GaN/SiC semiconductor applications

Grants and Labs:

• Power Electronic Systems Laboratory (ETH Zurich)
• Focus on circular economy compatibility in power electronics design

Notable Projects:

• Development of ultra-lightweight DC-DC converters for eVTOL aircraft
• Environmental impact analysis of SiC/GaN-based motor drives
• Cryogenic power supplies for high-temperature superconducting magnets