Electrical engineering

School of Engineering and Environment

Optimization of high-power systems and development of compact components for low-power applications.

Our research in electrical engineering focuses on the optimization of high-power systems (e.g., electrical grids, power electronics, electrical machines) as well as on the development of compact components for low-power applications (e.g., sensing, microelectronics, embedded systems).

Research focus areas

Projects

Selected projects

In application-oriented research projects and student projects, we jointly develop concrete solutions to real-world challenges – efficiently, collaboratively, and with direct added value for your company. Start your next innovation or development project with us.

Standardisation of Black Carbon Aerosol Metrics for Air Quality and Climate Modelling

Cleaner Air Through Better Measurement

Institute: lnstitute for Sensors and Electronics
Research field: Energy and environment, Electrical engineering

PyroScale: Pathways to Upscale Biochar Projects

How can biochar help to permanently store CO₂ – while at the same time improving agricultural livelihoods and soil fertility?

Institute: Institute of Bioenergy and Resource Efficiency, School of Engineering and Environment
Research field: Electrical engineering

Dynamic and Static Track Monitoring Using an Innovative Sensor System

A newly developed, high-precision sensor system enables the dynamic measurement of track subsidence during train passage. The project makes a significant contribution to increasing railway safety and to the early detection of changes in the ground structure.

Institute: lnstitute for Sensors and Electronics
Research field: Electrical engineering

Development of a Monitoring System for Concrete Structures

With a newly developed, energy-efficient data logger, the FHNW – together with DuraMon AG – enables the continuous monitoring of corrosion in reinforced concrete structures. This innovative solution provides precise real-time data, helping to detect damage early and significantly reduce maintenance costs.

Institute: lnstitute for Sensors and Electronics

Smart control of flexible end-user loads to cope with power shortages

This innovation will help to manage extreme situations in the electricity grid without complete grid shutdowns.

Safe Wheat Agriculture Towards Sustainable Health - WHEATWATCHER

With precise sensor technology for healthy soil and safe wheat: In the EU project WHEATWATCHER, the FHNW is developing a smart monitoring system for sustainable agriculture. The goal is to intelligently combine environmental protection, resource efficiency, and food security.

Drives Fleet Performance Optimization

The project aims to optimize the performance, efficiency and reliability of industrial MV drives.

Institute: School of Engineering and Environment, Institute of Electrical Power Systems

Asimute: Intelligent self-consumption and storage for better use of energy

ASIMUTE aims to develop innovative solutions for improved and safe energy use and storage by involving end users.

Institute: Institute of Electrical Power Systems, School of Engineering and Environment

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Institutes

Our institutes support companies in their innovation initiatives. Get in touch with us.

Institute of Electric Power Systems

The main areas of our work are power electronic systems and drives, as well as power grids.

Institute for Sensors and Electronics

We are the competence centre for sensor technology, with a special focus on aerosol measurement, microelectronics, signal processing and communication technology.

Institute of Bioenergy and Resource Efficiency

The energetic utilisation of biomass and the optimisation of material and energy flows are the focus of our scientific work.

Laboratories

With its laboratories, the FHNW School of Engineering and Environment provides companies from industry, business and research as well as public organisations with its expertise and support and enables access to state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Contact

As a company, you can directly benefit from the expertise of our university. We connect you with the right partners for your challenges in technology, environment, digitalization, or AI applications.

Raphael Markstaller

Head of Knowledge and Technology Transfer fitt.ch

Phone: +41 56 202 85 08
E-Mail: raphael.markstaller@fhnw.ch

Electrical engineering, FHNW School of Engineering and Environment

Research focus areas

Digital ASIC & FPGA Design

Power Systems

Embedded Systems

Aerosol Measurement Technology

Infrastructure, Tools and Technologies

Communication Technology

Power Electronics and Drives

Mixed Signal ASIC Design

Power Control

Sensor Technology

Signal Processing

Selected projects

Institutes

Laboratories

Contact

Electrical engineering