Kasper Mayntz Paasch

Kasper Mayntz Paasch is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark, specializing in the Centre for Industrial Electronics. Holding a PhD in Robotics, an MSc in Optics, and a BA in Science of Religion, his work bridges engineering innovation with historical analysis.

• PhD: Optimization of Multi-MW PV Power Plants (Mads Clausen Institute, 2016)
• MSc: Optics (Aalborg University, 1991)
• BA: Science of Religion (Aarhus University, 2008)

His research spans Power Electronics and Photovoltaic Systems, with innovative applications of machine learning in component selection for power converters. Concurrently, he investigates Byzantine Numismatics and Cultural Heritage through analytical methods like X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy.

Recent publications highlight his dual expertise: Intelligent Inductor Characterization (2025) and Analysis of Byzantine Gold Coins (2024). Awards include recognition from Elektrofondet (2020) for engineering contributions.

• Scientific Awards
  • Elektrofondet Award (2020)

Active in EU and industry projects (e.g., Interreg SmartPowerConversion), Paasch also serves on committees like the Faculty of Engineering (since 2022) and contributes to media outreach on renewable energy advancements.