Prof. Dr. Christian Weindl
Fields of Teaching and Research
- Grid integration of energy storages
- Monitoring, diagnostics and condition analysis of equipment and components of electrical power systems
- Measurement systems and high-voltage testing
- Aging mechanisms and life-time prognosis of insulating materials and systems
- Asset management and maintenance strategies for equipment of electrical power systems
- Simulation and analytical calculation of power systems
- System interactions and calculation of power converters and highly dynamic AC transmission systems (HVDC & FACTS)
Courses
- Smart Grids
- Electrical Energy Storages
- Programming 2
- Energy System and Component Diagnostics
- Intelligent Charging Systems
Activities
University Activities
- Head of Institute High-Voltage Technology, Energy System and Asset Diagnostics
- Head of Lab for smart grid, network diagnostics and storage integration
- Head of Lab for energy storage applications and intelligent networks
- Supervisor Assessor of the development plan 2020 of Coburg University
Professional Activities
- PD at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
- Reviewer for various scientific journals
Professional Memberships
- Member of the Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation Society (DEIS) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Member of the Smart Grid Community of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Member of the VDE Working Group „Assessment of Partial Discharge Measurements on Medium Voltage Cables”
- Member of the VDE Working Committee „Energy Systems of the Future“
- Member of the Advisory Board of the E|Home-Center – Bavarian Technology Center for private Living
Curriculum Vitae
- 2015: Professor at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Coburg - Area of expertise: Electrical networks and storage integration
- 2014: Lecture: Electrical Power Supply with Regenerative Energy Sources – Part: Smart Distribution Systems
- 2013: Call for private lecturer (associate professor) at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
- 2012: Postdoctoral lecture qualification (Habilitation)
- 2011: Adoption of the subject and lecture "High Power Rectifiers" (lecture , examination authorization of the University)
- Since 2000: responsible for the field of "High Voltage Engineering" (lecture, plant engineering, externally funded projects, examination authorization of the University)
- 2000: Foundation and development of a consulting company in cooperation with the State of Bavaria
- 2000: PhD at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
- Multiyear employment and activity for the Siemens AG Erlangen, PTD Power Transmission and Distribution - Network Consulting
- 11 years Independent Personal Services (Optimization Software & Database Systems)
- 1993: Final Degree in Electrical Engineering – University of Erlangen-Nuremberg