Dr. Julia Kowal

Professor

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Biography

Professor Julia Kowal holds the Chair of Electrical Energy Storage Technology at Technische Universität Berlin. Her extensive career includes being a Senior Engineer at RWTH Aachen and various visiting researcher positions in Europe. She earned her doctorate in electrical engineering from RWTH Aachen, focusing on spatially-resolved impedance in non-linear inhomogeneous devices, exemplified by lead-acid batteries. Kowal's research interests encompass the intricacies of electrochemical energy storage systems, electrical drives, and power electronics. She has been recognized with several awards throughout her academic journey, including the Herbert Kind Award and the Brigitte Berkenhoff Prize, both acknowledging her contributions to the field of electrical engineering. Kowal continues to mentor students and drive innovation in energy conversion and storage technologies, aiming to address current energy challenges through advanced research methodologies and applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-03-01 — Present

Technische Universität Berlin • Berlin

Leading the Department of Electrical Energy Storage Technology.

Senior Engineer

2010-01-01 — 2014-02-01

RWTH Aachen • Aachen

Worked on electrochemical energy conversion and storage systems.

Research Assistant

2004-11-01 — 2009-12-01

RWTH Aachen • Aachen

Conducted research in the Electrochemical Energy Storage Conversion Systems Group.

Visiting Researcher

2006-04-01 — 2006-05-01

Exide • Azuqueca de Hénares, Spain

Engaged in research on energy storage systems.

Visiting Researcher

2005-10-01 — 2005-12-01

RISØ Research Center • Roskilde, Denmark

Worked on research initiatives in energy technologies.

Awards

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Herbert Kind Award

2006-01-01
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Brigitte Berkenhoff Prize

2006-01-01
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Aachen VDE Award

2002-01-01

Requirements for Technical University of Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
PTE
Overall
Required:65
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Recognized first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) Specific ECTS in related subjects (e.g., 36 ECTS in Fundamentals of Computer Science for CS programs) Evidence of previous Master's studies (if applicable) Module descriptions of previous study program
Application Checklist
  • Officially certified copy of University degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Tabular CV
  • Motivation letter (program specific)
  • APS Certificate (for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)
  • Proof of English proficiency (B2/C1 depending on program)
  • Copy of Passport
  • Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent for general engineering and computer science programs. Specific advanced master's (MBA/Energy) may require 1 year of professional experience.