Electrical Engineering - Master

Electrical Engineering deals about applied electrical technology. It is a complex and dynamic discipline ranging from microelectronics through electromagnetism to high-power technology, from development of tomorrow's information technology to automation and instrumentation of complex industrial processes. Electronic engineers have for decades revolutionized our ordinary day. The concept "high tech" is largely based on innovations in the field of electrical engineering. Within the range of this discipline, you have the opportunity to learn to master a diverse range of skills.

• Renewable energy
• Stability and reliability in power systems
• Operation, control and economics in power systems
• Power electronics and electric motor drives
• Control theory and development of advanced control systems
• Programming skills for design, development and logic systems

The master's program will provide you a solid understanding of areas such as computer engineering, signal processing, control engineering, power electronics, microprocessor technology and programming, mechatronics and electric motor drives and electromagnetism. You will also work in practical, industry-related project, which provides additional opportunity for academic study. Both the projects and the final thesis is usually performed in cooperation with companies. This gives you the unique opportunity to get in contact with a possible future employer.

After completing the study program, the candidate has the following
learning outcome:

Knowledge:

• has knowledge of the principles of electromagnetism and its application in electrical engineering.
• knows the principles of electric power system.
• has a knowledge of energy conversion using power electronics. and applications to electrical machines and power supplies.
• has knowledge of measurement sensors, signal processing, and how these could be integrated in an advanced control system.
• has basic knowledge of computer architecture and programming.
• has basic knowledge about economics and innovation, with special focus on idea development.

• has a deep understanding in one or more of the following topics:

  • operation and control of power systems
  • integration of renewable energy and smart grids.
  • stability of power systems
  • thorough knowledge of electrical machines, their dynamics and choice of suitable power electronic converter types for motor drives.
  • programmable controllers and logic systems
  • design and production electronic solutions

Skills:

• can use linear algebra and numerical methods as mathematical
  tools for analysing physical processes and technical solutions.
• can combine power electronics, control engineering and electrical
  systems into advanced electric motor drives.
• can perform simulations and analysis of electric power systems.
• can analyse electromagnetic fields in electric systems.
• can complete and document a larger independent research work in the form of a master thesis.

• can perform one or more of the following skills:

  • stability analysis of power systems
  • integration of distributed renewable energy into the grid
  • can design and prototype electric circuits.
  • can use programmable microelectronics in order to control and monitor mechatronics, electric systems, electric devices, and industrial processes.
    

General competence:

• gains insight into new and innovative technologies and will be able to put these into an interdisciplinary society and ethical perspective.
• gains insight into various aspects of future network systems, energy solutions and sustainability challenges.
• can disseminate knowledge in oral and written form to professionals and non-specialists.
• is able to see the combination of physical energy systems and software in cyber-physical systems and mechatronics.

All teaching on this program takes place in English.

Most of the courses are based on lectures, self-study, exercises and projects, individually or in groups. Exercises can be either voluntary or mandatory. There are several laboratory exercises throughout the master’s programme. Please refer to the individual course descriptions for additional information.

The final master thesis may be performed in close cooperation with relevant industry partners and/or on basis of existing research and development projects. The student’s work is normally done individually. During the work period there will be presentations and milestone status meetings.

Throughout the program, various forms of evaluation are used for the different subjects, depending on the preferences of the teachers. In most cases a written or oral exams provides the main evaluation. In addition to the written exams, projects (individually or in groups) can be included in the final evaluation. The master thesis is evaluated on the basis of a written final report and presentation. More information about the different courses is to be found in the course descriptions.

Mandatory safety training in health, security, and environment (HSE) will be offered before given access to work in laboratories, workshops and similar. This also goes for participation in fieldwork/research cruises and similar. Please contact your immediate supervisor for list of mandatory courses.