Prof. Dr. Ertugrul Sönmez serves as Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at Reutlingen University, leading the Semiconductor Circuit Technology Lab. His research focuses on power electronics innovation through semiconductor circuit design, analog systems, and advanced converter topologies. Contact details include email ertugrul.soenmez@reutlingen-university.de and office location in Building 4, Room 213. His work centers on power conversion systems with emphasis on GaN-based technologies , wireless power transfer , and active damping techniques . Key interests include delta-sigma modulation for multilevel converters, dV/dt filter design for motor drives, and high-frequency operation using wide-bandgap semiconductors. Research addresses critical industry challenges in electric vehicle charging, renewable energy integration, and industrial motor control systems. Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal strong focus on modular converter architectures and stability enhancement techniques. His work bridges theoretical control concepts with practical implementation, frequently appearing in top industry conferences like PCIM Europe. Collaborative projects with colleagues such as Gernot Schullerus demonstrate cross-disciplinary approaches to power electronics challenges. Through the Semiconductor Circuit Technology Lab, Prof. Sönmez provides hands-on research opportunities in semiconductor characterization and circuit synthesis. The lab supports student projects including bachelor's/master's theses and industry-collaborative initiatives like ArduSmartPilot. His consistent publication output indicates active supervision of graduate research in power electronics design and implementation.
