Thorsten Völker

Thorsten Völker is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Bremen University of Applied Sciences. He has served as Head of the Electrical Engineering B.Eng. program since 2015 and is a member of the Joint Committee of the department since 2020. Additionally, he participates in the Technical Committee 02 of ASIIN eV (Accreditation Agency for Study Programs in Engineering, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics).

• Head of Electrical Engineering B.Eng. program (2015–present)
• Member, Joint Committee of FBTEI (2020–present)
• Member, ASIIN Technical Committee 02 (June 2025–present)

His research focuses on integrating electrical power engineering with thermal energy technology, alongside key areas such as power electronics, photovoltaics, electric drives, and energy storage. He leads ongoing industry collaborations and projects like “Café Sand goes green” and “UniPower”, emphasizing sustainable energy solutions and innovative teaching methods.

Recent research trends highlight expertise in renewable energy systems, hydrogen technology, and smart grid applications. Specific subfields include PEM electrolysis, fuel cell propulsion, grid-friendly EV charging, and decentralized energy communities.