Marc Klemm

Prof. Dr. Marc Klemm serves as a Professor in the College of Engineering at Saarland University of Applied Sciences, specializing in the Department of Electrical Engineering. He leads both the Basics of Electrical Engineering and High-Voltage Engineering laboratories, overseeing practical training for bachelor's and master's students in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy/Energy Systems. His academic work includes a visiting lecturer role at the University of Kaiserslautern.

Research interests focus on sustainable high-voltage technology, including:

• Developing climate-friendly insulation gases as alternatives to SF6
• Advanced dielectric systems for modern power grids
• HVDC transmission innovations
• Digital twin applications for grid diagnostics

Recent publications highlight trends in:

• Fluoroketone gas mixtures for insulation
• Discharge resistor designs for HVDC cables
• RC-voltage divider innovations for sustainable grids

He supervises high-voltage testing facilities featuring:

• 500kV and 100kV test transformers
• Impulse generator with 1MV capacity
• Partial discharge and tanδ measurement systems
• Oil testing and thermal analysis equipment

Collaborations include partnerships with Hitachi ABB Powergrids and Haefely for insulation research.