Dr. Kai Strunz

Professor

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Biography

Kai Strunz is the Head of the Chair of Sustainable Electric Networks and Sources Energy (SENSE) at Technische Universität Berlin. He has a distinguished academic background, having served as an Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering at the University of Washington from 2002 to 2007. Before that, he worked as a Research Engineer at Electricité de France from 1997 to 2002 and was a Research Assistant at Brunel University in London. Strunz obtained his doctorate, ‘summa cum laude,’ from Saarland University in 2001. He has received numerous honors, including the IEEE Power Energy Society Prize Paper Award and the National Science Foundation CAREER Award. He has also made notable contributions to the field of power electronics and sustainable energy systems through his teaching and research. Strunz is recognized for his exceptional academic performance and is actively involved in educational initiatives, particularly in the area of electrical engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Head of Chair

2007-01-01 — Present

Technische Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Leading the Chair of Sustainable Electric Networks and Sources Energy.

Assistant Professor

2002-01-01 — 2007-01-01

University of Washington • Seattle, USA

Teaching and conducting research in electrical engineering.

Research Engineer

1997-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Electricité de France • Paris, France

Conducted research in the field of electrical engineering.

Research Assistant

1995-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Brunel University • London, UK

Assisted with research in power systems.

Awards

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IEEE Power Energy Society Prize Paper Award

2015-01-01
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IEEE Journal Emerging Selected Topics Power Electronics Prize Paper Award

2015-01-01
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National Science Foundation CAREER Award

2003-01-01
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Outstanding Teaching Award

2004-01-01
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Dr. Eduard Martin Award

2002-01-01
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VDE Award

1996-01-01

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.