Aalen University

With five faculties, around 60 degree programs, more than 130 international partnerships, and over 4,000 students, Aalen University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg. It ranks among the leading universities in research, with strong ties to regional “hidden champions” and global companies. As one of Germany’s most research-active universities of applied sciences, Aalen University drives innovation in electromobility, Industry 4.0, new materials, production technologies, and battery research. Two modern research centers – ZiMATE (Center of Innovative Materials and Technologies for Efficient Electrical Energy Converter Machines) and ZTN (Center of Technology for Sustainability) – provide excellent conditions for applied research. Laboratory for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives Within this strong research environment, the laboratory, with a dedicated team of about 10 researchers, is continuously engaged in numerous of research projects. The core expertise includes the design of electric machines, development of advanced power electronics (such as DC/DC converters, inverters, and grid filters), as well as control strategies and embedded software implementations. A flagship example is the Deep Sea Protection project, which highlights the capabilities in maritime technologies. For an autonomous underwater vehicle, the lab has developed various electronics and motors, including contactless power transfer systems, specialized thrusters for propulsion, and servo motors with the corresponding converters and control electronics for applications such as rudders and winches. In addition, a high-pressure test tank was procured within the project to test electronics under extreme conditions of up to 600 bar water pressure to simulate depths of 6,000 meters.