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Power Electronics for Energy Transition Symposium

30 Sept – 1 Oct 2025 | Graz, Austria

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Holger Borcherding

Professor

OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Lemgo, Germany

Speaker

Professor of Power Electronics, Electrical Drives and EMC at the Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences. Board member of the ODCA.

My organisation

At OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, we are dedicated to providing a hands-on education that bridges the gap between theory and practice. Our diverse range of programs fosters innovation and collaboration, equipping our students with the skills needed to excel in their chosen fields. We actively engage with industry partners to ensure our curriculum remains relevant and impactful, paving the way for significant career opportunities. Together, we strive to be a leader in applied sciences and arts education, empowering the next generation of professionals.
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About me

Holger Borcherding is Professor of Power Electronics, Electrical Drive Technology and EMC at the Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences. He is a board member of the Institute for Energy Research and the Open Direct Current Alliance (ODCA). His Power Electronics and Electrical Drive Technology working group researches intelligent energy systems and efficient energy use, particularly in industrial applications. Borcherding is scientific director and one of the initiators of the DC-INDUSTRIE projects. He has received several awards for his scientific transfer achievements.
Current field of activity/research activities:

  • Industrial DC grids (DC-INDUSTRY)

  • Fields of application of direct current networks

  • Fields of application of fast switching power semiconductors

  • Development of highly integrated converters for electromobility and automation

  • Ultra-fast prototype production of electronics

  • EMC of power electronics

Other professional activities:

  • 2011-2024 Head of Innovation, Lenze SE, Aerzen

  • 2013-2020 Member of the Advisory Board of the Mechatronics Center Hannover (MZH) at Leibniz University Hannover

  • Since 2014 Member of the Advisory Board of the German Business Initiative for Energy Efficiency (DENEFF)

  • 2011-2018 Member of WG1 "Drive Technology and Vehicle Integration" of the National Platform for Electromobility (NPE)

  • Board member of the Institute for Energy Research at TH-OWL since 2017

  • Board member of the Open Direct Current Alliance since 2022

  • Since 2024 Board member of the Research Association for Electrical Engineering in the ZVEI

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Interests

  • Power Electronics
  • DC Grids
  • EMC

Speaker sessions (1)

Wednesday, 1 October 2025

08:30 - 09:00

Keynote 3 - Holger Borcherding

Location:SteiermarksaalTrack:Keynote
  • DC Industry

"How Industrial DC Grids Contribute to the Energy Transition”