Master's in Electrical Engineering, Specialisation in Power Electronics
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Program Overview
Program Overview
The Master's in Electrical Engineering is a two-year program that earns 120 EC. The program consists of compulsory courses, mandatory specialisation courses, elective courses, an internship, and a master's thesis.
Structure
The program is structured as follows:
- Year 1:
- Philosophical and societal courses (5 EC)
- Perspectives on Engineering Design
- Philosophy of Engineering: Ethics
- Mandatory specialisation courses (20 EC)
- Power Electronic Converters
- Power Electronic Systems
- Energy Conversion: People, Planet, Prosperity
- Electives and homologation courses (35 EC)
- Suggested elective courses:
- Electric Machines and Drives
- Advanced Semiconductor Device Physics
- Capita Selecta: Amalgamation of external online courses in power electronics
- Measurement Systems for Mechatronics
- Systems Engineering
- Business Models for Sustainable Energy
- Control System Design for Mechatronics
- Electric Vehicle System Design
- Implementation of Digital Signal Processing
- Robust Control
- Energy Storage
- Solar Energy
- Energy, Sustainability and Society
- Modelling and Simulation
- Suggested elective courses:
- Philosophical and societal courses (5 EC)
- Year 2:
- Internship (20 EC)
- Master's thesis (40 EC)
- Total EC: 120 EC
Internship
In the second year, students will do an internship to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during their studies. The internship can be done at a renewable energy company, semiconductor device manufacturer, power generation and distribution organisation, or research centre in the Netherlands or abroad.
Master's Thesis
The master's thesis is completed in the final three quarters of the program. Students can conduct research within the research group Power Electronics & Electromagnetic Compatibility (PE) or do an external master's thesis at a company. Research projects may include:
- Creating an aircraft converter with strict weight, size, and efficiency, using hydrogen and batteries
- Designing a circuit to protect the battery in an electric boat in the event of hazards
- Investigating the most energy-efficient and reliable design of power electronic systems for onboard charging of electric vehicles
Career Perspectives
The program prepares students for a career in the field of electrical engineering, with potential employers including semiconductor design and manufacturing companies, multinationals, and research institutes. Previous students have done internships at companies such as NXP, Philips, and ASML.