Slavi Warkentin

Slavi Warkentin is a research assistant at the Institute Future Energy (iFE) of the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, specializing in direct current networks and industrial energy systems. He is actively involved in projects such as Smart-E-Factory and DC-POWER, focusing on system integration and optimization for efficient energy supply.

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering (Automation) at TH OWL (2012)
• Master in Electrical Engineering (System Technology and Automation) at RWTH Aachen (2017)

His research emphasizes direct current networks, industrial automation, and smart grid technologies, particularly in validating interactions between industrial plants and DC supply networks. Current work includes MW-scale DC pilot systems and advanced simulations.

Key collaborations include the Open DC Alliance (ODCA) and Innelekt GmbH. Publications highlight DC network advantages in energy efficiency, peak power reduction, and component compatibility. Projects span modular test facilities, capacitor lifetime analysis, and resonant oscillation studies.

His recent articles demonstrate trends in smart factory infrastructure, converter systems, and model-based energy optimization, with keywords spanning power electronics, automation, and sustainable energy systems.