Power Electronics Technology and Drives

What You Will Learn

The study specialization Power Electronics Technologies and Drives will prepare you for the world of modern electrical engineering and power engineering, with a focus on high-power technologies, industrial systems control, and automation. You will gain advanced knowledge required for designing and optimizing electrical systems for a wide range of industrial and energy applications. The knowledge and skills you acquire here will enable you to tackle complex technical challenges in the field.

• Power Supply and Quality of Electricity: You will learn about systems ensuring efficient and reliable electricity supply, including optimization of power quality and principles of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

• Consumption and Utilization of Electric Energy: You will gain an overview of consumption efficiency and possibilities, and become familiar with industrial standards and safety requirements.

• Power Electronics and Electrical Drives: You will master the design and development of electronic converters with high energy efficiency, including high-power-density drives for modern industrial applications.

• Industrial Systems Control and Automation: You will learn the basics of electrothermal and lighting technologies and be prepared for designing automation and control systems for industrial applications.

Practical Skills and Modern Technologies
During your studies, you will focus on the impact of electrical devices on the power supply system and on principles for minimizing negative effects on power quality. Elective courses will allow you to specialize, for example, in the field of power semiconductor converters and high-efficiency electric drives. You will learn to apply these technologies to diverse projects in industrial and energy technologies, including modern electrical systems for transportation and industrial robotics.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Power Electronics Technologies and Drives specialization are highly sought-after experts in various sectors of the electrical engineering industry and energy. Thanks to their knowledge of advanced power technologies and ability to solve complex problems in the field of electrical drives and power supply systems, graduates will be ready for both technically and managerially demanding positions.

• Developer and Technical Specialist – designing and optimizing electrical drives and power electronic technologies for industrial and transport applications.

• Expert in Industrial Automation and Control – developing control systems for energy and manufacturing equipment, ensuring efficient and safe operation.

• Engineer of Electromobility and Robotic Systems – designing and implementing electrical systems for electromobility, industrial robots, and manipulators.

• Specialist in Power Quality and EMC – analyzing and optimizing power supply quality in compliance with EMC standards for trouble-free operation.

• Project Manager and Consultant in Energy – managing projects in the field of power engineering and industrial technologies, consulting on the implementation of new technologies.

This specialization is an excellent choice for those who want to build a career in the dynamic environment of power engineering and industrial automation. Graduates will find opportunities not only in technical roles but, thanks to their broad foundation, also in managerial positions with responsibility for innovative projects in modern energy.

First year - winter semester

First year - summer semester

Second year - winter semester

Second year - summer semester