Precision Current Measurement for Next-Generation Power Electronics.
Expert in current measurement technology, double-pulse testing, and dynamic characterization of advanced power electronic systems. Developer of the M-Shunt, a high-precision current sensing solution designed for fast-switching, high-stress environments where accuracy and reliability are non-negotiable.
Driving innovation and leading strategic development in a high-tech startup.
About
With extensive experience in current sensing, measurement systems, and high-speed power electronics testing, I specialize in delivering precise, reliable, and application-ready measurement technologies. My engineering journey has centered on understanding the complex interaction between switching behavior, magnetic dynamics, and sensor performance under demanding electrical conditions.
I am the developer of the M-Shunt, a state-of-the-art current measurement device optimized for:
- Fast-switching power semiconductors
- High di/dt applications
- Wide-bandgap technologies (SiC / GaN)
- Double-pulse testing
- Real-time dynamic characterization
The M-Shunt is engineered to ensure measurement stability, low inductance, and high bandwidth—making it ideal for laboratories, R&D facilities, and high-performance power electronics developers.
In my current role within a growing startup, I am responsible for:
- Product development & technology advancement (Weiterentwicklung)
- Executive leadership & strategic direction (Geschäftsführung)
- Driving innovation in measurement solutions
- Coordinating technical roadmaps and long-term product strategies
- Building partnerships and guiding the company toward scalable growth
My mission is to deliver measurement tools that empower engineers to design safer, faster, and more efficient power electronic systems.
Knowledge
High-Precision Current Measurement Solutions
- Development of custom current sensing technologies
- High-bandwidth, low-inductance measurement solutions
- Expertise in shunt-based sensing for demanding applications
Double-Pulse Testing & Dynamic Characterization
- Testing methodologies for Si, SiC, and GaN power devices
- Switching behavior analysis and waveform optimization
- Validation of semiconductor and converter performance
Power Electronics Measurement Consulting
- Optimizing measurement chains in high-speed environments
- EMI-robust data acquisition strategies
- Sensor placement & calibration support
Technology Development & Leadership
- Strategic technical planning
- Product roadmap design
- Leading innovation cycles in hardware-focused startups
Professional Experience
Research Associate
IALB – Institute for Electrical Drives, Power Electronics and Devices · Full-time
Nov 2018 – Oct 2025 · 7 years
- Research and development in power electronics and drive systems
- Dynamic characterization and current measurement technologies
- Double-pulse testing and high-speed semiconductor evaluation
- Support of laboratory infrastructure and advanced measurement setups
Owner
MARE SPORTS · Self-employed
Mar 2015 – Present
- Business operations and strategic management
- Customer consulting, service delivery, and product development
- Long-term entrepreneurship and brand management in the sports sector
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt (Quality Assurance)
Steinbeis University
IMS Yacht Surveyor Certification
German Sailing Association
Team
Latest M-SHUNT related Publications
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On the Importance of Appropriate Current Probes for Double Pulse Tests and How to Select Them
S. Sprunck, H. Lutzen, N. Kaminski and M. Jung
in PCIM Europe 2025 – International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management, Nuremberg, Germany
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Characterising Wide Bandgap Power Modules: Validating the M-Shunt Concept for High-Power Applications in the Kiloampere Range
H. Lutzen, J. Müller, V. Polezhaev, S. Chemnitz, M. Arndt, L. Dittmer, T. Huesgen and N. Kaminski
in PCIM Europe 2024 – International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management, Nuremberg, Germany
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Why the 3 dB Bandwidth of a Current Sensor Does Not Provide an Exact Statement About Its Measurement Capability
H. Lutzen, P. Ziegler, J. Roth-Stielow and N. Kaminski
in CIPS 2024 – 13th International Conference on Integrated Power Electronics Systems, Düsseldorf, Germany
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A Review of Current Sensors in Power Electronics: Fundamentals, Measurement Techniques and Components to Measure the Fast Transients of Wide Bandgap Devices
H. Lutzen, J. Müller, V. Polezhaev, T. Huesgen and N. Kaminski
in EPE’23 ECCE Europe – 25th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, Aalborg, Denmark
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Reducing the Impact of Skin Effect Induced Measurement Errors in M-Shunts by Deliberate Field Coupling
H. Lutzen, J. Müller, V. Polezhaev, T. Huesgen and N. Kaminski
in EPE’22 ECCE Europe – 24th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, Hanover, Germany
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Temperature Compensated M-Shunts for Fast Transient and Low Inductive Current Measurements
H. Lutzen, V. Polezhaev, K. B. Rawal, K. Ahmmed, T. Huesgen and N. Kaminski
in CIPS 2022 – 12th International Conference on Integrated Power Electronics Systems, Berlin, Germany
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Optimisation and Proof of Concept Studies for the M-Shunt Structure Applied to Printed Circuit Boards
H. Lutzen, K. Mitsui, D. Silber, K. Wada and N. Kaminski
in CIPS 2020 – 11th International Conference on Integrated Power Electronics Systems, Berlin, Germany