The success of the DC Power Laboratory is built on four interconnected pillars. We do not treat them as separate entities; rather, they form a continuous feedback loop that drives rapid innovation in the energy transition.
Our educational modules aren't just theoretical. Students immediately apply what they learn by building and testing new hardware concepts on our Universal Demonstrator Platforms, driving real-world innovation.
As we rapidly prototype new smart energy systems, the hard data and breakthroughs we achieve are meticulously documented and published internationally through the IEEE, contributing to global scientific knowledge.
Our validated research on DC Grids and Battery Technologies isn't left on a shelf. We partner strategically with tech companies to ensure our applied research directly solves commercial-scale electrical infrastructure challenges.
Real-world industry challenges provide the exact context our students need. Industry feedback and collaboration flow directly back into our curriculum, ensuring our graduates are perfectly equipped to lead the energy transition.
Our core strength lies in our unique multidisciplinary approach. We combine expertise from Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, and Industrial Design Engineering (IDE) to find technical solutions and truly educate by doing.
We believe in the "Magic Combination" of the educational pipeline:
When these students collaborate on a single platform, theory instantly meets reality, resulting in highly effective demonstrators and international IEEE publications.
Meet The Team
Over a decade ago, laboratory founder ir. Johan Woudstra started the "DC LAB". This initial research focused heavily on the transition from Alternating Current (AC) to Direct Current (DC) within household appliances, pioneering the concept of the "DC Home".
Today, under the technical leadership of researcher Peter van Duijsen (Modeling and Simulation) and researcher Diëgo Zuidervliet (Hardware Design and Power Electronics), the laboratory has evolved into the massive DC Power Laboratory 2.0.
We have grown from simple household appliances into a highly skilled power electronics research group, specializing in high-power converters, digital twins, and advanced techniques to control and protect commercial-scale DC grids.
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