Reliability in Power Electronics. Digitalization with Purpose.
Expert in the reliability and humidity robustness of power electronic systems, specializing in semiconductors, capacitors, and protective coatings. With a strong background in high-voltage engineering, power electronics, and environmental stress assessment, he develops durable, future-proof, and digitally integrated solutions for complex electronic systems.
About
With more than seven years of experience in power electronics research, I focus on understanding how environmental stress factors—especially humidity—affect the long-term reliability of electronic components.
My expertise includes:
- Analysis of environmental stress factors in power electronics
- Identification of failure mechanisms in semiconductors, capacitors, and coatings
- Development of long-term durability strategies
- High-voltage engineering & power electronic systems
- Digitalization, data acquisition & condition monitoring
- Hardware and software integration for modern industrial applications
Today, I support a technology-driven startup as a specialist in digitalization, system integration, and reliability engineering.
Knowledge
Power Electronics Reliability Analysis
- Humidity & climate robustness
- Lifetime modeling and aging analysis
- Failure Mode Analysis (FMEA / FMECA)
Power Electronics & High-Voltage Engineering
- Evaluation and optimization of power modules
- Partial discharge, insulation, and protection concepts
- Material, layout, and design optimization
Environmental Stress & Humidity Testing
- Temperature, humidity, and condensation stress
- Corrosion and moisture-induced degradation
- Protective coating evaluation & surface technologies
Digitalization & System Integration
- Sensor integration & industrial data acquisition
- Hardware–software interfacing
- Cloud connectivity & monitoring dashboards
Professional Experience
Research Engineer / Research Associate
University of Bremen · Full-time
Nov 2018 – Oct 2025 · 7 years
Focus on reliability of power electronic systems, humidity robustness, environmental stress testing, and long-term component behaviour.
Working Student – Master’s Thesis (Power Electronics)
Heraeus Electronics · Full-time
Oct 2017 – Sept 2018 · 1 year
Research on material behaviour, component degradation, and reliability improvements in power electronic assemblies.
Intern – Energy Research
SINTEF Energy Research · Full-time
Apr 2017 – Aug 2017 · 5 months
Work on high-voltage systems, insulation technologies, and environmental stress measurement setups.
Education
Master of Science – Energy and Automation Systems
Chemnitz University of Technology
2015 – 2018
Bachelor of Science – Electrical Engineering
Chemnitz University of Technology
2012 – 2015
