Patrick Spanier

Patrick Spanier is a Researcher at OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, affiliated with the Institute for Future Energy (iFE) and the Power Electronics and Electronic Drives working group. He coordinates multiple research projects including TRiNNOVATION, DC-Power, Smart-E-Factory, and DCI4CHARGE, while representing TH OWL in the SmartFactoryOWL office.

Education:

• Bachelor of Mechatronics (2009), TH OWL
• Master of Mechatronic Systems (2012), TH OWL

Research Focus: Spanier specializes in industrial production systems, automation technologies, and DC power network integration. His work emphasizes prototype development, model-based component dimensioning, and energy-efficient solutions for industrial applications through power electronics and electric drive innovations.

Teaching & Industry Engagement: He supervises student internships and theses while serving as managing director of Innelekt GmbH (founded 2017). His research bridges academic development and industrial implementation through SmartFactoryOWL collaborations, focusing on practical transfer of DC grid technologies into production environments.