Research
The EEM programme is supported by the research activities of four key departments at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering. Each of these departments specialises in different aspects of electrical engineering, energy and management, enabling students to engage in research projects across a wide range of fields.
- Department of Electric Drives and Traction: The department focuses on the development and control of electric drives and power converters, particularly for applications in industry and transport. Key research areas include modern drive control, hybrid and electric traction systems, control of power converters, the use of advanced GaN and SiC transistors in AC and DC converters, compact onboard chargers, and more. The AEDPE research group specialises in advanced electric drives and power electronics, while other projects include the development of efficient control algorithms for power applications and mechatronic systems for specialised uses.
- Department of Electrical Engineering Technology: The department covers a broad range of technological topics, from advanced manufacturing of electronic systems to diagnostics of materials and nanomaterials. Key research areas include printed circuit board manufacturing, 3D printing, photovoltaic technologies, and innovations in electronics manufacturing and renewable energy.
- Department of Power Engineering: Research at the department focuses on intelligent networks (smart grids), the generation and transmission of electrical energy, and renewable energy sources. The department actively contributes to the development of new methods for managing energy systems and optimising power networks, with a strong emphasis on improving reliability and optimising the use of renewable resources.
- Department of Economics, Management and Humanities: The department focuses on applied research in energy economics and business economics and management, with an emphasis on the economics of renewable energy, sustainable investment, and the development of advanced technologies for sustainable mobility and energy. A significant area of research also includes eye-tracking in neuroscience, which is applied in managerial, medical, and other fields. Other teams focus on environmental electrical engineering, including remediation and decontamination methods for removing industrial contamination, as well as research into the effects of atmospheric and ionospheric electricity and their impact on technological systems. The department’s research activities also include the history of technology and electrical engineering, examining the development of technologies and their impact on society.
3DP Lab - Development and research of materials for 3D printing in electrical engineering
Research topic
MaterialsThe 3DP Lab research group, based at the Department of Electrical Engineering, is engaged in materials research and development of new and advanced materials for 3D printing using FFF and SLA technologies with applications in electronics and electrical engineering.
AEDPE – Advanced Electric Drives and Power Electronics
Research topic
PowerThe research group AEDPE – Advanced Electric Drives and Power Electronics, operating at the Department of Electric Drives and Traction, focuses on the research and development of advanced control strategies for power electronics converters for both drive and non-drive applications. The main goal is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the converters and drives. Another area of interest is the mathematical modeling of drives and converters, including computer simulations of power electronics systems. We also explore the potential applications of modern transistors based on SiC and GaN in various DC and AC converter topologies and the design of the converters themselves.
Application and diagnostics of materials and nanomaterials
Research topic
MaterialsThe team is focused on the development of diagnostics for the evaluation of the properties of new types of environmentally friendly fasteners for electrical and electronics engineering, in particular lead-free solder joints, but also electrically conductive adhesives.
Battery & Energy Storage Systems (B&ESS-CTU)
Research topic
Battery systems Battery diagnostics Electromobility Energy storage Materials Battery testingThe B&ESS-CTU research group is engaged in research in the field of energy storage systems and their applications. The group focuses on the application of batteries in various areas, from electromobility and home storage systems to space applications. The research includes experimental testing and diagnostics, the development of numerical models and control systems, as well as the second use of batteries, their recycling, and the evaluation of their environmental and economic impacts within the entire lifecycle.
Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics
Founded in 2017 with support from the Czech government and the EU Structural and Investment Funds, CAP is an interdisciplinary research centre at CTU, linking the Faculties of Electrical Engineering, Architecture and Nuclear Sciences & Physical Engineering, as well as the University Centre for Energy Efficient Buildings.
Laboratory of Intelligent Mobility and Energy Systems for Sustainability
LIMESS (Laboratory of Intelligent Mobility and Energy Systems for Sustainability) focuses on research and development of advanced technologies for sustainable mobility and energy. The main thrust is the integration of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology into electricity grids and the use of artificial intelligence to optimise energy systems. The aim is the efficient use of renewable energy sources and the development of smart solutions for sustainable development. Activities include the analysis of energy flows, the development of algorithms for predicting energy consumption and the design of systems for the dynamic distribution of energy resources. The lab collaborates with research institutions and industrial partners and supports the involvement of students in research projects.
Photovoltaics
The group mainly deals with diagnostics of photovoltaic cells and modules using new and standard methods. It also focuses on the optimization of photovoltaic (PV) systems and the possibilities of effective utilization of electrochemical sources in existing and new PV systems.
Solar cells and new materials for photovoltaics
Our group within the Department of Electrotechnology researches and develops new types of solar cells and materials. Our goal is to increase the efficiency of photovoltaic conversion, especially by using the so-called silicon-based tandem structure in combination with new materials. We deal with the preparation of the individual layers and finished devices using chemical and solid-state processes and their subsequent testing and optical characterization.
