{"id":3696,"date":"2023-11-13T15:00:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T14:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/blog\/research-areas\/energy-technology-engineering\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T09:21:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T08:21:47","slug":"energy-technology-electrical-engineering","status":"publish","type":"research-areas","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/research-areas\/energy-technology-electrical-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Technology &amp; Electrical Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper max-w-screen-3xl mx-auto section\">\n<section class=\"section no-padding-y wp-block-unilux-blocks-hero\">\n    <div class=\"hero hero--2 hero--overlay-top hero--overlay-bottom\">\n        \n<header class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper hero__header\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper hero__container\">\n<span class=\"hero__title__subject wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\"><\/span>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"engineering-at-the-service-of-society\"\n    >\n<strong>Engineering at the service of society<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image hero__visual object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"ResearchArea DoE EnergyTechnologyEngineering nuno-marques-0GbrjL3vZF4-unsplash\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/ResearchArea_DoE_EnergyTechnologyEngineering_nuno-marques-0GbrjMj6bz9.jpg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/ResearchArea_DoE_EnergyTechnologyEngineering_nuno-marques-0GbrjMj6bz9-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/ResearchArea_DoE_EnergyTechnologyEngineering_nuno-marques-0GbrjMj6bz9-1024x693.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/ResearchArea_DoE_EnergyTechnologyEngineering_nuno-marques-0GbrjMj6bz9-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/ResearchArea_DoE_EnergyTechnologyEngineering_nuno-marques-0GbrjMj6bz9-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/ResearchArea_DoE_EnergyTechnologyEngineering_nuno-marques-0GbrjMj6bz9.jpg 1920w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper hero__body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper hero__container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Chemical, electrical, sensing and communication engineering solving societal challenges from industry, energy and biomedical sectors <\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-custom-buttons btn-list\"><li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-custom-button\"    aria-disabled=\"false\"\n    >\n    <a\n        role=\"link\"\n        aria-disabled=\"false\"\n                    href=\"#groups\"\n                target=\"_self\"\n        class=\"btn btn--primary\"\n            > Research groups<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"about\"\n    >\nAbout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Energy is the lubricant of our society. Securing our prosperity depends on a reliable and affordable energy supply. Despite the immense expansion of renewable energy systems, the energy supply of most industrialized nations is still largely based on fossil fuels. In the course of decarbonising our society and industry, it is necessary to convert the energy supply to exclusively renewable energy sources. This type of energy supply also has the advantage of making us independent of raw material supplies, particularly from politically unstable regions of the world, while at the same time conserving our planet&#8217;s limited resources. However, the supply of wind and solar energy is subject to daily and seasonal fluctuations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Significant overcapacities in installed power, energy transmission networks and energy storage are therefore necessary to ensure security of supply. Achieving this requires the development and implementation of innovative power electronic systems, smart transmission grids, intelligent consumer systems as well as the coupling of energy sectors. Integrating the Internet of Things and smart sensors play a crucial role in optimizing&nbsp; resources and minimizing the need for excessive overcapacities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why an interdisciplinary approach is necessary for the design of a modern energy supply concept. This includes the classic engineering disciplines of electrical and mechanical engineering, as well as wastewater and traffic management, building-, heating- and cooling technology. Additionally, cutting-edge technologies in&nbsp; communication, big data management, smart sensors and measurement, and artificial intelligence are key to achieving&nbsp; the highest&nbsp; efficiency in energy systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its interdisciplinary expertise in pioneering fields such as biogas and biofuels, building energy technology, thermal- and electrical energy, power electronics and control engineering, along with advanced measurement technologies, the department is committed to addressing the challenges of modern energy solutions. The first step towards networked energy technology has already been taken by establishing the Chair for Process Technology with a focus on hydrogen technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"groups\"\n    >\nResearch groups<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"flex flex-wrap mt-24 -mx-16  wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card\">\n    <li class=\"w-full sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 px-16  wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item\">\n    <div class=\"ulux-card card-residence bg-theme\">\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__container card__container\">\n                        <div class=\"ulux-card__visual wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-visual\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-image-video-wrapper\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/PWChair-hydrogen-12IFHsB.png\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/PWChair-hydrogen-12IFHsB-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/PWChair-hydrogen-12IFHsB-1024x402.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/PWChair-hydrogen-12IFHsB-768x301.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/PWChair-hydrogen-12IFHsB-1536x602.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/PWChair-hydrogen-12IFHsB.png 1920w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 4\/3; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ulux-card__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-body\">\n    \n<div class=\"ulux-card__category wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Engineering<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ulux-card__title has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"paul-wurth-chair-of-energy-process-engineering\"\n    >\n<strong>Paul Wurth Chair of Energy Process Engineering<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ulux-card__link-wrapper card__link wp-block-unilux-blocks-simple-cta\">\n    <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fstm-en\/chairs\/paul-wurth-chair\/\"\n        title=\"Learn more\"\n        class=\"link-text link-text--icon ulux-card__link link-text link-absolute\"\n        target=\"\"\n    >\n        <span class=\"link-text__body\">\n            <span class=\"link-text__name\">Learn more<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg>    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"w-full sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 px-16  wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item\">\n    <div class=\"ulux-card card-residence bg-theme\">\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__container card__container\">\n                        <div class=\"ulux-card__visual wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-visual\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-image-video-wrapper\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"Advanced Engineering and Smart Sensor Solutions\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/iStock-147667299.jpg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/iStock-147667299-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/iStock-147667299-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/iStock-147667299-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/iStock-147667299-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/iStock-147667299.jpg 2000w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 4\/3; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ulux-card__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-body\">\n    \n<div class=\"ulux-card__category wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Engineering<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ulux-card__title has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"advanced-engineering-and-smart-sensors-solutions-ae3s\"\n    >\n<strong>Advanced Engineering and Smart Sensors Solutions (AE3S)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fstm-en\/research-groups\/advanced-engineering-and-smart-sensors-solutions\/\"><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ulux-card__link-wrapper card__link wp-block-unilux-blocks-simple-cta\">\n    <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fstm-en\/research-groups\/advanced-engineering-and-smart-sensors-solutions\/\"\n        title=\"Learn more\"\n        class=\"link-text link-text--icon ulux-card__link link-text link-absolute\"\n        target=\"\"\n    >\n        <span class=\"link-text__body\">\n            <span class=\"link-text__name\">Learn more<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg>    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"w-full sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 px-16  wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item\">\n    <div class=\"ulux-card card-residence bg-theme\">\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__container card__container\">\n                        <div class=\"ulux-card__visual wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-visual\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-image-video-wrapper\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/LaboratoryForEnergyMixElectricalCabinetSGXnID-scaled-1.jpg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/LaboratoryForEnergyMixElectricalCabinetSGXnID-scaled-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/LaboratoryForEnergyMixElectricalCabinetSGXnID-scaled-1-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/LaboratoryForEnergyMixElectricalCabinetSGXnID-scaled-1-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/LaboratoryForEnergyMixElectricalCabinetSGXnID-scaled-1-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/LaboratoryForEnergyMixElectricalCabinetSGXnID-scaled-1-1364x2048.jpg 1364w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/LaboratoryForEnergyMixElectricalCabinetSGXnID-scaled-1.jpg 1705w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 4\/3; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ulux-card__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-body\">\n    \n<div class=\"ulux-card__category wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Engineering<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ulux-card__title has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"energy-mix\"\n    >\n<strong>Energy Mix<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ulux-card__link-wrapper card__link wp-block-unilux-blocks-simple-cta\">\n    <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fstm-en\/research-groups\/energy-mix\/\"\n        title=\"Learn more\"\n        class=\"link-text link-text--icon ulux-card__link link-text link-absolute\"\n        target=\"\"\n    >\n        <span class=\"link-text__body\">\n            <span class=\"link-text__name\">Learn more<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg>    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"w-full sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 px-16  wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item\">\n    <div class=\"ulux-card card-residence bg-theme\">\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__container card__container\">\n                        <div class=\"ulux-card__visual wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-visual\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-image-video-wrapper\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/1Q1vfwF.jpg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/1Q1vfwF-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/1Q1vfwF-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/1Q1vfwF-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/1Q1vfwF-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/1Q1vfwF.jpg 2000w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 4\/3; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ulux-card__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-body\">\n    \n<div class=\"ulux-card__category wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Engineering<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ulux-card__title has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"applied-thermodynamics-atd\"\n    >\n<strong>Applied Thermodynamics (ATD)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fstm-en\/research-groups\/applied-thermodynamics\/\"><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ulux-card__link-wrapper card__link wp-block-unilux-blocks-simple-cta\">\n    <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fstm-en\/research-groups\/applied-thermodynamics\/\"\n        title=\"Learn more\"\n        class=\"link-text link-text--icon ulux-card__link link-text link-absolute\"\n        target=\"\"\n    >\n        <span class=\"link-text__body\">\n            <span class=\"link-text__name\">Learn more<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg>    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"w-full sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 px-16  wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item\">\n    <div class=\"ulux-card card-residence bg-theme\">\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__container card__container\">\n                        <div class=\"ulux-card__visual wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-visual\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-image-video-wrapper\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_694513350_Preview-1.jpeg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_694513350_Preview-1-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_694513350_Preview-1-768x430.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_694513350_Preview-1.jpeg 1000w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; 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