Power Electronics
Certificate Course - Mobility Systems Engineering - MSE.4EM.2.I25
| Date | Jul 16 - 17, 2026 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,550€ |
Fundamentals
Covers the fundamental principle of power electronics: switching voltages with near-ideal transistors and shaping currents with inductors and capacitors. Introduces basic converter topologies.
Technology
Explores choppers, inverters, and frequency converters, component selection and dimensioning, and high-efficiency conversion.
Applications
Focuses on e-mobility and renewables: EV chargers, traction inverters for electric motors, and bidirectional grid integration with renewable energy.
What you'll explore
- Fundamental principles of power electronics: voltage switching with transistors; current and voltage integration via inductors and capacitors
- Overview of converter types and operation: choppers, inverters, and frequency converters
- Component technologies and dimensioning for efficient, reliable power conversion
- EV-focused applications: onboard/offboard chargers, traction inverters for electric drives
- Bidirectional grid integration of EVs and synergies with renewable energy systems
- Efficiency considerations and application-driven design trade-offs
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Understand how choppers and inverters work and where to apply them.
- Know key components and perform basic dimensioning for converters.
- Gain foundational knowledge of chargers for electric vehicles.
- Explain how inverters operate for EV traction motors.
- Recognize opportunities and benefits of bidirectional EV–grid integration with renewables.
Taught by recognized experts in Power Electronics
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.
Prof. Dr.- Ing. Marc Hiller
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marc Hiller is a professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where he leads research in electrical drive systems and power electronics for e-mobility. His work focuses on the design, control, and optimization of electric machines, inverters, and integrated drive systems. He has extensive experience in industrial and academic development of traction drives for electric and hybrid vehicles and contributes to research on efficient, compact, and reliable propulsion technologies.
Who should attend
- Engineers and technical professionals in e-mobility and renewable energy working on converters, chargers, or traction inverters.
- Electrical engineers focusing on power conversion, component selection, and high-efficiency design.
- System integrators and project managers seeking a compact, application-oriented update on power electronics for EVs.
- Researchers and early-career academics in power electronics and energy systems.
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.