Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jose Rodriguez

Profil

Derzeitige StellungProfessor W-3 und Äquivalente
FachgebietElektrische Energiesysteme, Power Management, Leistungselektronik, elektrische Maschinen und Antriebe
Keywordspower electronics, control of electrical energy

Aktuelle Kontaktadresse

LandChile
OrtSantiago
Universität/InstitutionUniversidad San Sebastian
Institut/AbteilungCentro de Transicion Energetica

Gastgeber*innen während der Förderung

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Steffen BernetElektrotechnisches Institut, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden
Beginn der ersten Förderung01.11.2016

Programm(e)

2015Forschungspreis-Programm auf Gegenseitigkeit für Wissenschaftler*innen aus dem Ausland

Projektbeschreibung der*des Nominierenden

Professor Rodriguez is internationally renowned for his work in power electronics and electrical drives. He has opened new frontiers in his field regarding matrix converters, multilevel converters and predictive control techniques. His work has greatly helped to improve both the technological capability and energy efficiency of drive technology for the mining industry — a cornerstone industry in his home country Chile. While in Germany, he will continue his research regarding novel converter topologies, grid structures, control methods, as well as regenerative energy sources.