Graduate School of Excellence Energy Science and Engineering. Tanja Drobek Technische Universität Darmstadt

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1 Graduate School of Excellence Energy Science and Engineering Tanja Drobek Technische Universität Darmstadt

2 Darmstadt Graduate School of Excellence Energy Science and Engineering Funded by the German Research Foundation within the latest Excellence Initiative with about 1.5 Mio per year GSC Energy Science and Engineering 2

3 Profile Area Profile Area Future Energy Systems Future Energy Systems Education Graduate School of Energy Science and Enginering Masters Programme Doctorate Programme Research Cooperative Programmes Kopernikus SFB/TRR Excellence Initiative LOEWE Technology Transfer TU Darmstadt Energy Center Energy Conference Industrial Partners Trainings Cooperation of energy researchers at TU Darmstadt Strengthen the field of energy research Sustain and develop the Graduate School Maintain the Technology Transfer activities GSC Energy Science and Engineering 3

4 GSC Energy Science and Engineering Energy Integration Platforms Solar fuels Flexible converters Building integration and urban energy Smart energy networks GSC Energy Science and Engineering 4

5 GSC Energy Science and Engineering Energy Integration platforms Solar fuels Flexible converters Building integration Smart energy networks GSC Energy Science and Engineering 5

6 Solar Fuels Efficient production of H 2 from discontinuously available primary energy carriers Efficient conversion of CO 2 with H 2 to methanol and related hydrocarbons Development of adapted combustion and converter GSC Energy Science and Engineering 6

7 Building Integration and Energy Self- Sustaining Settlement Areas Integrating existing energy sources and innovative energy systems in urban environments Development and integration of renewable energies for buildings and residential areas Development and integration of local storage technologies GSC Energy Science and Engineering 7

8 Smart Energy Networks Development of systems and components for high-voltage direct current transmission and high-voltage direct current grids System integration of renewable energy converters and storage devices Monitoring and optimizing smart grids GSC Energy Science and Engineering 8

9 Flexible Energy Conversion with Reduced CO 2 -Emissions power / GW solar wind Unsteady operation of converters time (days) Increased system performance of converters Characteristics of mixed fuel supply including designer fuels based on biomass or solar fuels Efficient CCS removal technologies GSC Energy Science and Engineering 9

10 Exchange program for PhD candidates About 3 months stay for a research exchange Research is part of the PhD Project University, research institute or industry Funding for traveling costs and additional living costs EMPA Dübendorf University Bordeaux University Grenoble University Lissabon Heriot-Warr-University Edinburgh LBNL, Berkeley (3x) Princeton UCLA, Los Angeles Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey Xi an University China GSC Energy Science and Engineering 10

11 M.Sc. Energy Science and Engineering Interdisciplinary master programme with a strong focus on energy Renewable and conventional energy technologies Efficient usage of different energy sources Societal and environmental aspects of energy development GSC Energy Science and Engineering 11

12 Masters Programme Energy Science and Engineering Cooperation of 8 Departments GSC Energy Science and Engineering 12

13 Overall Statistics on Enrollments, : Total number of enrollments, : 175 university of applied sciences GSC Energy Science and Engineering 13

14 Admission requirements Bachelor degree (University) in Science or Engineering 18 CP Mathematics 24 CP Science and Engineering Language certificates Englisch C1 German DSH GSC Energy Science and Engineering 14

15 Structure 1 st Semester Chemistry for Energy Scientists and Engineers Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Einführung in die BWL Energy Finance Energy technologies in civil engineering and architecture Energy Technologies in Mechanical Engineering Materials Science for Renewable Energy Systems Renewable Energies, Energy scenarios and Climate protection 2 nd Semester Interdiciplinary Energy Project Mandatory Courses Elective Courses 3 rd Semester Mandatory Courses Elective Courses 4 th Semester Master Thesis GSC Energy Science and Engineering 15

16 Different paths for students to take Generalist Specialist Job market Academia Practical relevance Theoretical knowledge Science and engineering Renewable energy and sustainability Societal and environmental aspects Conventional energy conversion technologies GSC Energy Science and Engineering 16

17 Specializations Mandatory Courses Renewable Energies Infrastructure Power Plants Energy-Efficient Buildings Electrical Energy Energy Materials Nuclear Fusion and Technology WP1 WP GSC Energy Science and Engineering 17

18 Alumni 49 Alumni 9x PhD: 2x scientific associates 1x study program 21x Jobs at: Energy suppliers Engineering Company Logistics Automotive Engineering Building Planning Infrastructure Planning Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy 3x Start-Ups: Batteries, Energy Consulting, Food Waste Prevention 13x unknown Bild: abgerufen am GSC Energy Science and Engineering 18

19 GSC Energy Science and Engineering 19 Thank you for your attention!