Michael Powalla

Prof. Michael Powalla is a Professor at the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), leading the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (ETIT). He holds dual affiliations: as head of the Photovoltaik division at the Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden Württemberg (ZSW) and as a board member of ZSW. His research focuses on thin-film photovoltaics, solar energy systems, and advanced materials for energy applications.

Prof. Powalla's professional roles include managing key research initiatives in photovoltaic technology and renewable energy at both KIT and ZSW. He is based at the Lichttechnisches Institut (LTI) within KIT's Campus Süd, Engesserstr.13, and oversees interdisciplinary projects bridging academic and applied energy research.

No scientific awards, grants, or current advisees are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His work emphasizes practical innovation in solar energy systems and sustainable energy solutions.