Master Thesis â Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics (all genders) // Job-ID: 208-0
Master Thesis â Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics (all genders) // Job-ID: 208-0
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Your future responsibilities
Following research topics are at this moment open and subject to be incorporated into several master thesis.A master thesis may incorporate more than one listed topics to a full thesis. For your application please refer to the referenced with the set of topics.
Opportunities in the DC-uGrid project
Explore the field of wide-bandgap devices and dig into the topic of power converters for DC-Microgrid applications.
Opportunities in the HiFreSCo project
HiFreSCo is the internal project name at SAL for the joint university laboratory with Graz University of Technology specifically with the EALS institute led by Prof. Michael Hartmann. Topics include high frequency switched converters their topologies gate driving technologies and passive devices.
As part of the DC-uGrid and HiFreSCo projects we work closely with the following scientific partners: Prof. Hubert Berger (FH Joanneum) Univ.-Prof. Roberto Petrella (University of Udine) and Univ.-Prof. Michael Hartmann (Graz University of Technology). Masters students enrolled at one of these institutions can undertake their thesis research under the supervision of one of these professors. Supervision arrangements outside these institutions may also be considered in exceptional cases.
Opportunities in the DC-uGrid project
Explore the field of wide-bandgap devices and dig into the topic of power converters for DC-Microgrid applications.
- DC-DC balancerfor anindustrial lighting applications
TheDC-DC balancer is connected to a unipolar DC-microgrid enabling subsequent converters to operate at half the DC bus voltage.- Investigate feasible topologies and control strategies.
- Chosen topology is to be implemented fulfilling all the requirements stated in the specification document.
- Design and calculation of all components for the chosen topology including semiconductor selection and magnetics designfor a power rating of 6 kW.
- Commissioning testing and verification of the designed hardware demonstrator.
- DC-DC converter for a battery cell testing applications
This DC-DC provides the galvanic isolation between the AC grid and the DC nanogrid which is connected to several battery cells.- Feasible topologies to be investigated include dual active bridges and CLLC resonant converters as well as their control strategies
- Chosen topology will be implemented to fulfil allthe requirements stated in the specification document.
- Design and calculation of all components for the chosen topology including semiconductor selection and magnetics design.
- Commissioning testing and verification of the designed hardware demonstrator.
- Single-stage converter with newest monolithic bidirectional GaN power semiconductors
This single-stage converter serves as an galvanic isolated AC to DC power stage utilizing newest wide-bandgap devices- Innvestigation of the selected topology
- Investigation of different operating modes and development of anoperating controller
- Design and calculation of all components for the given topology including semiconductor selection and magnetics design.
- Commissioning testing and verification of designed hardware demonstrator.
- Implementation of the designed controller via a rapid control prototyping system and verification with Lab demonstrator
Opportunities in the HiFreSCo project
HiFreSCo is the internal project name at SAL for the joint university laboratory with Graz University of Technology specifically with the EALS institute led by Prof. Michael Hartmann. Topics include high frequency switched converters their topologies gate driving technologies and passive devices.
- High-Frequency Core and Copper Loss Measurements and their Challenges
Determiningmagnetic core and winding losses is crucial for power converter design.- Literaturestudieson lossesand measurement strategies formagnetic components.
- Proposing a procedure as well as aa test benchimplementation (i.e.accurate choice on probes and instruments) tocharacterise losses as effectively as possible.
- Building up a test bench in hardware and performing measurementsto assess the validity of the proposed procedures.
- Evaluation of measurement results andcross check with predicted expectations.
As part of the DC-uGrid and HiFreSCo projects we work closely with the following scientific partners: Prof. Hubert Berger (FH Joanneum) Univ.-Prof. Roberto Petrella (University of Udine) and Univ.-Prof. Michael Hartmann (Graz University of Technology). Masters students enrolled at one of these institutions can undertake their thesis research under the supervision of one of these professors. Supervision arrangements outside these institutions may also be considered in exceptional cases.
Your profile
You want to do research with the possibility of publishing a paper in the end of your thesis
You love to explore new fields centered around power electronics applications
You are highly motivated to join a young and dynamic team of scientists and research engineers
You are eager to learn new things and dont fear diving deep into research papers
If the answer to these questions is YES we are waiting forYOUR application!
As the perfect candidate for a master thesis within our group in the research field of power electronics you have enhanced capabilities beyond basic knowledge in multiple of the following fields:
You love to explore new fields centered around power electronics applications
You are highly motivated to join a young and dynamic team of scientists and research engineers
You are eager to learn new things and dont fear diving deep into research papers
If the answer to these questions is YES we are waiting forYOUR application!
As the perfect candidate for a master thesis within our group in the research field of power electronics you have enhanced capabilities beyond basic knowledge in multiple of the following fields:
- Enrolled as a student at a university within the EU
- PCB design for electronic circuits
- Simulations for power converters and circuits
- Characterisation and/or modelling of power semiconductor devices
- Characterisation of passive components
- Power semiconductor device-level packaging
- Power electronics system integration and high-density packaging
- MCU programming and real-time MCU applications
- Advanced mechanical design and simulation
- FEM or CFD simulation of complex geometries or power electronic devices or systems
Important Facts about SAL
- Duration 6 - 9 months.
- Diversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges.
- State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments.
- Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
- 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or 2 per day in supermarkets.
- Family & kids friendly.
- Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.
About us
Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center forElectronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS). At three locations (Graz Villach Linz) SAL is conducting research along the entire ESBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems power electronics intelligent wireless systems microsystems and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production health energy mobility safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future
Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company and support the compatibility of work and family as much as possible. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2026. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good healthy and motivated.
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