Latest News
18.12.2024
New IoT laboratory gives students hands-on experience with future technology
Students at the Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE) at SDU are now getting hands-on access to future technologies thanks to a brand-new IoT laboratory. Here, they can learn to program and develop intelligent solutions that connect physical devices to the internet. The result is practical experience that strengthens teaching drives innovation and enhances future career prospects.
02.12.2024
Thomas Toftegaard is the new Director of Education at the Faculty of Engineering at SDU
With a strong background in academia and industry, Thomas Skjødeberg Toftegaard takes over as the Director of Education at the Faculty of Engineering at SDU, succeeding Henning Andersen. It's a position he looks forward to but approaches with great humility.
31.10.2024
Den Lyse Idé 2024 Runner-Up Award Fuels Innovation in Self-Recharging Drones
At the Digital Tech Summit in Copenhagen, a team from the University of Southern Denmark was awarded DKK 50,000 for their groundbreaking concept of self-recharging drones tailored for the energy sector.
09.07.2024
Former SDU student Sara Peng among the top talents in Danish Business 2024
For the 20th time, Berlingske is spotlighting young individuals with the ability and determination to reach the top of their annual Talent 100 list. This year, they have selected and profiled the most promising talents in Danish business and public sectors. Among them is Sara Peng, a Mechatronics and Engineering, Innovation and Business graduate from SDU in Sønderborg.
08.07.2024
SDU PhD students receive prestigious recognition at EWSHM 2024
The European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (EWSHM) is one of the largest conferences in structural health monitoring. Casper Aaskov Drangsfeldt from SDU Mechanical Engineering represented SDU, and his paper was selected as one of the top ten among approximately 100 student presentations. Josep Font Morés achieved the same distinction.
Award
28.06.2024
From classic video game to AI thermostats: Hieu Dao Trung Wins BHJ Project Award
This year, the prestigious BHJ Project Award was presented to Hieu Dao Trung, who worked on developing intelligent AI-controlled thermostats with OJ Electronics for his master's project.
Funding
27.06.2024
The Centre for Industrial Electronics at SDU receives funding for three EUDP Projects
The Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP) has recently granted funds to three projects totalling over 36 million DKK, in which the Center for Industrial Electronics (CIE) is participating. This support marks a significant recognition of CIE's research and innovation efforts in green technology and energy efficiency.
Funding
21.06.2024
Samaneh Sharbati from CIE receives EU-funding for 'CHIPS of Europe' project
Samaneh Sharbati from the Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE) at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) has recently been awarded significant funding of 550,000 euros for the ambitious 'CHIPS of Europe' project. This grant marks an important step for Denmark in implementing the European chips strategy, also known as the 'European Chips Act'.
Energy
03.06.2024
New sensor technology can predict faults in the power grid
In a new research project at the Faculty of Engineering at SDU, researchers and private partners will develop sensors that can be attached on the outside of power cables and detect if there is something wrong with the cables before they fail. This can lead to massive CO2 reductions and save money.
Drones
10.05.2024
This genius "vampire drone" is designed to fly forever
The drones feed on electricity from power lines to ensure they can keep flying.
Funding
06.05.2024
CIE receives 2.9 million to optimize green hydrogen production
Researchers from SDU and industrial partners Danfoss Drives and Green Hydrogen Systems have received a significant grant from “Erhvervsfyrtårn Syd: Fonden for Retfærdig Omstilling - Beyond Fossil” to develop efficient hydrogen production technology able to compete with fossil fuels in the market.
DRONES
17.04.2024
Drones4Safety project at Transport Research Arena (TRA)
The Drone4Safety adds to the conversation on sustainable and accessible transportation
WORKSHOP
21.03.2024
Festival of Research 2024 at SDU Sønderborg
The Festival of Research at SDU is back! On Saturday 20 April at 10.00 - 13.00, SDU Sønderborg invites you to a Saturday devoted to science.
FUNDING
23.01.2024
Ali Khosravi receives seven million kroner for optimization of power-to-X systems
Ali Khosravi, Associate Professor at the Center for Industrial Mechanics, has received a prestigious Villum Young Investigator grant of seven million kroner.
15.01.2024
Henrik Bindslev continues as Dean of TEK
In the years to come, Henrik Bindslev will continue to serve as the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (TEK) at the University of Southern Denmark. A unanimous employment committee has reappointed the seasoned force to be reckoned with in management and research, much to the delight of SDU and Henrik Bindslev himself.
Grant
30.11.2023
Joe Alxandersen receives prestigious grant to fold together time and space
Joe Alexandersen, associate professor at the Faculty of Engineering, is among this year's 39 recipients of the Independent Research Fund's Sapere Aude grants for young talented research leaders. With a grant of just over 6 million, he aims to address one of the biggest challenges in so-called computational morphogenesis. This can, among other things, make wind turbines more efficient and silent.
Drones
02.11.2023
Self-flying Inspection Drones Can Save Lives and Billions of Euros. And Soon, They Can Become Reality
In just five years, it may be autonomous, self-charging drones that monitor cracks in bridges, worn out railways, and other inspection tasks on critical infrastructure. The potential is enormous, say the researchers behind the European Drones4Safety project, which has just concluded
Collaboration
15.10.2023
Close Indo-Danish Collaboration for Next-Generation Power to X Converter
The future of sustainable energy is here! The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), Aalborg University, and the University of Southern Denmark have joined forces in a groundbreaking partnership with industrial giants like Danfoss Drives. Together, they're driving the 'Efficient Cost-saving Grid Friendly Power to X Converter' (ECoGrif) project, revolutionising the hydrogen economy.
Research
16.05.2023
Meet Oliver Niebuhr: Exploring the Joy of Discovery and the Intricacies of Perception
Oliver Niebuhr, an Associate Professor at the Centre for Industrial Electronics, is a researcher driven by a passion for understanding the world and the thrill of uncovering new knowledge. In an enlightening interview, Niebuhr shares his motivations for becoming a researcher, alternative career aspirations, and the fascinating research area of psychoacoustics.
19.04.2023
"M-prisen" for two talented mechanical engineers from SDU
We are proud to announce that Julie Lynge Madsen and Liv Obbekær have just received "M-prisen": An award for remarkably good exam projects from Denmark's engineering schools.
Upcoming events and current announcements
12 December 2024
PhD Defense by Pedro Luis Nunez Hernandez, Centre for Industrial Electronics
3 December 2024
CIM Talk: Additive Manufacturing for Fusion Power
10:00-11:30, room U101 (SDU Sønderborg)
11 November 2024
CIE Seminar: Advanced Power Electronics Control Solutions...
11:00-12:00, room M304-M307 (SDU Sønderborg)
20 September 2024
CIE Seminar: Key research aspects of green hydrogen production
14:00-15:00, room A206 (SDU Sønderborg)
26 August 2024
Power Electronics Technology for Sustainable Future
8:00-17:00, auditorium U101, SDU Sønderborg
16 July 2024
PhD Defense by Daniel Lyngby Commerou, Centre for Industrial Electronics
26 June 2024
CIE Seminar: Gate drivers for Wide bandgap power devices
10:00-12:00, room U106, SDU Sønderborg
25 June 2024
CIE Seminar: Wide Band Gap Technology in Power Electronics Application
10:00-12:00, U101, SDU Sønderborg
20 June 2024
CIE Seminar
Semi-annual SmartPowerConversion Seminar on Machine Learning & AI, Building Demonstrators and Regional Development Strategy Bi-annual SmartPowerConversion Seminar on Trends in Development and Use of Power Electronics, Digitalization and Batteries.
10:00-14:00, Fraunhofer ISIT (Gamma), Fraunhoferstraße 1, D-25524 Itzehoe
21 May 2024
Getting Started with Metal 3D Printing in Higher Education
Join Protech & Xact Metal's webinar to explore innovative manufacturing in academics.
03 May 2024
CIE Seminar: Special Transients in EMC-Measurements, Simulations and Protection Concepts
10:00-11:00 am, room U304, by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Florian Brauer, FH Kiel
DR1 TV, on 27 April at 7:00 pm
Nicolaj Malle reached Ph.D. Cup 2024 finals!
Watch Nicolaj Malle and four other finalists present their research at Forskerfesten - Ph.D. Cup on DR1 at 7 pm this Saturday.
29 April 2024
CIE Seminar: Advancing Safety Science in Electrical Engineering
13:00-15:00, room U203
10 April 2024
EMC Seminar in Sønderborg
EMC Seminar in cooperation with Würth Elektronik, Analog Devices, R&S, Smart Power Conversion & SDU.
Deadline: 20 February 2024
Job Opportunity
Postdoc in Semiconductor Devices and circuit design. Apply now!
Deadline: 29 February 2024
Job Opportunity
Ph.D. in the area of semiconductor components and their applications. Apply now!
29 January 2024
PhD Defense by Kun Qian, Centre for Industrial Electronics
13 December 2023
CIE Seminar
Semi-annual SmartPowerConversion Seminar on Machine Learning & AI, Building Demonstrators and Regional Development Strategy
12:30-15:00, room M304-M307, SDU Sønderborg
11 December 2023
CIE Seminar: Driving into the Future: Exploring the Impact of IoT on the Automobile Industry
12:30-14:30, room U101
15 November 2023
PhD Defense by Nicolaj Haarhøj Malle, Digital and High Frequency Electronics
29 November 2023, Sønderborg
SDU Industry Day 2023
Join our annual event for collaboration with technology-driven companies.
Deadline: 31 October 2023
Job Opportunity
PhD position in Design and Development of GaN power electronic devices. Apply now!
Deadline: 29 August 2023
Job Opportunity
Ph.D. Position in Onboard Computing for Autonomous Drone Applications. Apply now!
7 July 2023
1.5 million DKK for developing a drone for electric grid maintenance
The grant is InnoExplorer under InnovationFund Danmark.
14 June 2023
Drones4Safety rocks!
Significant achievement in the H2020 Drones4Safety Project. Check out the research results and technological potential in the video.
11-12 May 2023
Transforming the maritime sector - fuels and infrastructure of the future
1 December 2022
PhD Defense by Mikkel Løvenskjold Larsen, SDU Mechanical Engineering
14 November 2022
Zero Emission Ports North Sea - Maritime Electric Vessels Webinar
Job announcement
Head of Digital and High Frequency Electronics
We are searching for an inspiring and ambitious researcher.
7 November 2022, Sønderborg
SDU Industry Day 2022
Join our annual event for collaboration with technology-driven companies.
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