Innovation Center ● Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Basler
Power semiconductors and power electronics
MANAGEMENT
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Basler
Chemnitz University of Technology
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Chair of Power Electronics
Reichenhainer Straße 70, Room C26.116
09126 Chemnitz
| Telefon | +49 371 531-37843 |
| thomas.basler@etit.tu-chemnitz.de |
Short vita
Career and professional milestones:
- Since April 2020: Professor and Head of the Chair of Power Electronics at Chemnitz University of Technology
- 2014–2020: Development engineer at Infineon Technologies AG, Neubiberg, Germany
- 2014: Doctorate at Chemnitz University of Technology
- 2009–2013: Research assistant at the Chair of Power Electronics and Electromagnetic Compatibility, Chemnitz University of Technology
- 2009: Degree in Electrical Engineering from Chemnitz University of Technology
Research and development
- Investigation of physical processes in power components
- Optimisation of component robustness (short circuit, surge current, etc.)
- Analysis of the reliability of semiconductor components under extreme conditions (load cycling resistance, bipolar degradation, gate stability, etc.)
- Integration of wide bandgap semiconductors into power electronic systems
- Cooperation with industry partners to implement practical solutions
- Semiconductor simulation of power semiconductors (Si, SiC)
Expertise
- Optimisation of power electronic components
- Analysis of the safe operating area in various areas (overcurrent shutdown, short circuit, avalanche, etc.)
- Wide bandgap semiconductors (SiC, GaN)
- Reliability and robustness analyses/fault analyses
- Assembly and connection technology in power electronics
- Applications in electromobility and renewable energies
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