Peter C.J.M. van der Wielen is a part-time Professor of Reliability Grid Components at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), while maintaining a full-time role as Business Director for Power Failure Investigations and Principal Consultant in Power Cables at DNV GL – Energy. His work bridges academic research and industrial applications, focusing on grid component reliability, power cable technology, and asset management. Role: Part-time Professor (since 2018) Primary Affiliation: DNV GL – Energy (since 2000) Academic Affiliation: TU/e Department of Electrical Engineering His research interests center on grid component reliability , power cable degradation , and failure analysis , with a strong emphasis on translating scientific findings into practical tools like "Smart Cable Guard" for on-line partial discharge monitoring in medium voltage cables. He explores remaining life estimation , condition assessment , and maintenance methodologies to enhance power grid availability. Recent publications highlight his expertise in load scenario modeling using copulas, thermal monitoring of power cables via wave velocity, and congestion management strategies for power grids. These works align with his broader focus on asset management and reliability engineering . Scientific Awards : Hidde Nijland Award (2014) for groundbreaking power cable technology research At DNV GL, he leads power failure investigations and provides consultancy on power cable systems. As a TU/e Professor, he teaches grid component reliability and contributes to research on degradation mechanisms , failure analysis , and dynamic cable rating in collaboration with industry partners.










