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Peter van der Wielen is a part-time professor specializing in Reliability of Grid Components at the Electrical Energy Systems group of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His main affiliation is with DNV GL – Energy, where he serves as business director and is responsible for power failure investigations and consulting on power cables. He initiates and coordinates research, trains students on topics related to grid component reliability, and lectures in DNV GL training courses regarding power cables and their lifecycle assessment. His research areas include testing and diagnostics of grid components, remaining life estimations, degradation failure mechanisms, and asset management methodologies. He has authored over 80 scientific publications, contributed as a reviewer, and delivered plenary invited talks at conferences. Van der Wielen’s academic journey began at TU/e, where he completed his MSc in Electrical Engineering in 2000, followed by a PhD in 2005 on monitoring partial discharges in power cables, leading to the development of the 'Smart Cable Guard' system. His innovative contributions to the field have earned him the prestigious Hidde Nijland Award in 2014.
Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands
Part-time professor in Reliability Grid Components.
DNV GL • Netherlands
Responsible for power failure investigations and consulting regarding power cables.
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