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Marcelo Lobo Heldwein is a Professor of High-Power Converter Systems at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) since 2022. He obtained his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil, in 1999, followed by a Doctorate from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), Switzerland, in 2007. His research focuses on power converters, including aspects of topology, modeling, design, and control, which are essential for the development of sustainable and intelligent solutions to address challenges posed by the energy transition. He emphasizes the necessity for new models and concepts to overcome performance barriers in power converter components. Prior to his appointment at TUM, he was a Professor at UFSC from 2010 to 2022 and worked in the industry in Brazil and Sweden from 1999 to 2003. His contributions to the field have been recognized through various awards.
Technical University of Munich • Munich, Germany
Teaching and research in High-Power Converter Systems.
Federal University of Santa Catarina • Santa Catarina, Brazil
Teaching and research in Electrical Engineering.