Mr. Roland Unruh | Modular Inverter | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Roland Unruh, Paderborn University, Germany

Roland Unruh is a research assistant in the LEA department in Paderborn, Germany, where he has been contributing to advanced power electronics research since 2018. His work focuses on LLC resonant converters, electric vehicle chargers, and cascaded H-bridge converters. He has authored numerous IEEE publications on cascaded H-bridge converters and has developed innovative algorithms to enhance their control efficiency. Additionally, he is a coauthor of several patent applications concerning advanced modulation techniques for H-bridge converters. Currently, Roland is involved in the development of a high-power, modular power supply system for a PEM electrolyzer, designed to deliver up to 1 MW of output. This system emphasizes reliability and cost-effectiveness by enabling individual module replacement and mass production of standardized units. His research and engineering efforts are actively shaping the future of power systems and sustainable energy technologies.

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Summary of Suitability: Mr. Roland Unruh – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Roland Unruh is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award, recognized for his advanced contributions to power electronics, converter technologies, and renewable energy systems. With over six years of focused research experience at the LEA department in Paderborn, Germany, Mr. Unruh has demonstrated both technical expertise and innovative thinking in high-impact engineering domains.

🎓 Education

• Although specific degrees are not mentioned, based on his role as a research assistant and involvement in advanced power electronics research since 2018, it is likely that Mr. Unruh holds at least:

  • A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics.

  • Possibly pursuing or has completed a Ph.D. in a related field.

💼 Work Experience

• Research Assistant at LEA Department, Paderborn, Germany (2018–Present)

  • Focused on:

    • ⚡ LLC resonant converters

    • 🚗 Electric vehicle chargers

    • 🔄 Cascaded H-bridge converters

  • Active in both experimental development and simulation-based research.

  • Contributing to modular power supply design for PEM electrolyzers targeting up to 1 MW output.

  • Specializes in modular system design for fault tolerance and scalable manufacturing.

🏆 Achievements

• 📝 Multiple IEEE publications on cascaded H-bridge converters.

• 🔄 Developed novel modulation algorithms for efficient control in H-bridge converters.

• 📜 Co-author of several patent applications in power electronics, specifically on:

  • Modulation techniques for H-bridge converters

• 🧪 Currently contributing to innovative, large-scale power supply systems for green hydrogen applications (PEM electrolyzers).

🎖️ Awards & Honors

• 🏅 While specific named awards are not listed, his:

  • Co-authored patents

  • IEEE publications

  • Involvement in cutting-edge industrial energy systems

  …strongly suggest recognition in academic and industry circles for contributions to power electronics and energy systems R&D.

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