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Professor Dr. Uwe Schäfer

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Biography

Uwe Schäfer received his Diploma and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, Germany, in 1984 and 1989, respectively. He worked as a scientific assistant at the Institute of Electrical Machines of RWTH Aachen University from 1985 to 1990. Following that, he was employed as a development engineer at AEG Corporation from 1990 to 1994. From 1994 to 2003, he held positions at Daimler Chrysler Corporation, serving as a research manager for electrical drives, where he was involved in innovative projects such as the Ruegen EV test, transverse flux motor development for rail vehicles, and advanced hybrid-vehicle development. In 2004, he joined Stuttgart University, Germany, as a professor in electrical energy conversion. In 2006, he moved to TU Berlin, Germany, where he is currently a professor in electrical drives. His current research interests include electric propulsion systems for surface transport, small electric drives, and generator systems for wind power.

Research Interests

Electric Propulsion Systems Small Electric Drives Generator Systems for Wind Power

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Technische Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Professor in electrical drives at TU Berlin.

Professor

2004-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Stuttgart University • Stuttgart, Germany

Professor in electrical energy conversion.

Research Manager

1994-01-01 — 2003-01-01

Daimler Chrysler Corporation •

Managed research in electrical drives.

Development Engineer

1990-01-01 — 1994-01-01

AEG Corporation •

Worked as a development engineer.

Scientific Assistant

1985-01-01 — 1990-01-01

RWTH Aachen University •

Worked at the Institute of Electrical Machines.

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.