Michael Finkel

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Finkel is a full Professor at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, where he serves as Academic Advisor for International Industrial Engineering, Member of the Faculty Council, and Chair of the Examination Board. His professional affiliations include memberships in CIGRE, IEEE, VDE, and the EMC Project Group of FNN. He received the Bavarian Certificate of Higher Education Teaching in 2009 and multiple research awards including ETG Literature Prizes and Young Author Awards.

Professor Finkel's research focuses on High-Voltage Engineering, Power Systems, and Smart Grid technologies. His work addresses critical challenges in renewable energy integration, grid stability, and distributed energy resources. Key research areas include:

• Island grid operation and emergency power systems
• Smart grid digitalization and control strategies
• Electric vehicle integration in urban networks
• Power system stability and frequency control
• Renewable energy forecasting and grid integration

His recent publications demonstrate strong focus on converter-dominated grids, renewable integration, and smart grid solutions. Research trends show increasing emphasis on real-time grid monitoring, AI applications in power systems, and hybrid energy solutions. Collaborative projects frequently involve industry partnerships and international research networks.

Significant scientific recognitions include:

• ETG Literature Prize 2024 for heat pump load modeling
• Young Author Award 2025 for hydropower island grid research
• HSA_transfer Award 2022 for technology transfer
• Multiple best paper awards at international conferences

Professor Finkel actively supervises doctoral candidates in power systems research and leads projects funded by industry and public grants. Current initiatives include developing emergency power solutions for critical infrastructure and advanced monitoring systems for distribution networks. His research group collaborates extensively with the Technology Transfer Centers of Augsburg University and industry partners in the energy sector.