Programme structure
The Masters programme covers two years of studies on top of a bachelor of science in engineering - or bachelor of engineering degree in Electronics, or another relevant bachelor degree.
At the programme you will be educated within three main themes: power electronics, embedded systems and integrated application with focus on industrial applications.
Power electronics
The world's collective energy consumption is soaring which has led to increased focus on the need to convert energy production from the use of fossil fuels to renewable energy, for example in the form of sun and wind energy. Power electronics is the key to new sustainable energy solutions.
In short, power electronics is the optimal conversion of one form of electrical energy to another. For example, changing the between AC and DC or changing the amplitude, phase, or frequency. This could for example be the electronic system that converts the electrical power produced by a wind turbine to the desired amplitude and frequency for the power grid. The use of electrical energy conversion is increasing as enhanced electrification is driven by the green transition and as power electronic components is undergoing a rapid development.
Embedded systems
The programme's second field is embedded systems, which are found in most electronic equipment and smart solutions. To add (more) intelligence to the products and services of the future, embedded systems are used. Embedded systems are found everywhere and are used in all market sectors such as energy, health care, environment, agriculture, communication, entertainment, textiles, transport, logistics, chemistry, food and materials.
Integrated application
Examples of integrated applications where the combination of power electronics and embedded systems plays a major role:
- Power electronics and embedded systems are used for controlling the rotation speed of wind turbines in order to produce maximum power.
- Energy from the sun is harvested by solar panels and converted into electrical energy by utilization of power electronics and embedded systems.
- The transportation sector is a major energy consumer where hybrid and electric cars rely on power electronics, embedded systems and control in order to reduce the energy consumption.
- Storage of energy in water reservoirs or pressure tanks is done by means of power electronics combined with embedded systems.
- Power electronics and embedded systems are used in space crafts and satellites for converting energy from solar panels, fuel cells and batteries.
- Consumer and industrial products such as phones, televisions, computers, kitchen appliances, cars, robots etc.
The three main themes are integrated into the educational overview below.
