Energy Conversion
Certificate Course - Mobility Systems Engineering - MSE.4EM.3.I25
| Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 990€ |
Fundamentals
Introduces physical basics and taxonomy of energy conversion in powertrains, building a foundation to analyze conventional and innovative drive technologies.
Technology
Covers methods for layout and dimensioning, system interactions within vehicles, and objective rating of powertrain solutions across technical, ecological, and economic criteria.
Applications
Apply a systematic, application-oriented approach to select optimal powertrain concepts for different contexts (environment, traffic, user profiles).
What you'll explore
- Physical basics and taxonomy of energy conversion in powertrain systems
- Overview of conventional and innovative powertrain concepts and solution spaces
- System interactions in vehicles and complexity of energy conversion
- Methods for layout and dimensioning of powertrain systems
- Objective rating methods: technical, ecological, economic criteria and customer acceptability
- Selecting optimal powertrain technologies for diverse operating contexts
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Understand the complexity of energy conversion and its interactions within mobile systems.
- Know methods to identify optimal solutions and to perform layout and dimensioning of powertrain systems.
- Apply objective rating methods to compare powertrain solutions across multiple criteria.
- Gain insight into requirements and development needs for next-generation powertrain systems.
- Build a broad, systematic perspective on energy conversion for mobility applications.
Taught by recognized experts in Energy Conversion
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Dipl.-Ing. Sascha Ott
Sascha Ott is a research and innovation leader at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), specializing in mobility transformation and advanced drivetrain systems. His work focuses on innovation strategies for mobility research, energy-efficient propulsion technologies, and sustainable vehicle systems. Key topics include tribological systems such as brakes and clutches, particulate emission reduction, and the development of innovative drive concepts for future mobility scenarios. He also leads innovation projects that bridge research and industry, supporting technology transfer and transformation in the automotive sector. In addition, he is actively involved in teaching, executive education, and the development of new product and innovation methodologies
Who should attend
- Engineers and technical professionals working on powertrain concepts and energy conversion in mobility systems.
- System architects and project managers seeking methods for sizing and objective evaluation of drivetrain solutions.
- Strategy and R&D teams comparing technologies across technical, ecological, and economic criteria.
- Researchers and early-career academics in vehicle systems and energy conversion.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.