Förderer der Energie- und Informationstechnik für zukünftige Netze Aachen e.V. http://www.fein-aachen.org/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:57:52 -0600 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:57:52 -0600 Jekyll v4.2.2 Invitation „FEIN e.V. Colloquium“ For Members and Guests of FEIN e.V. – Cost-free, registration not required 9th and 10th October (Day 1 9:00-16:00/Day 2 9:00-16:30) Mathieustraße 10, Aachen E. ON Energy Research Center Rooms: BSZ 00.19/Seminar Room 23 Speaker: Dr. Andrea Fioravanti Dr. Andrea Fioravanti graduated with honors in Electrical Engineering from the University of L’Aquila, after an internship at ESIEE-Amiens, France. He completed his PhD in 2021 with a thesis on the resilience of electric systems and is currently a researcher and professor at the same university. Dr. Fioravanti teaches Electric Power Systems and contributes to courses on smart grids and power distribution. He is an editorial assistant for the “International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems” and the “Journal of Circuit, Systems and Computers”. His research includes publications on power quality, power system resilience, and IoT applications. „Seminar Series on HVDC Power Transmission Systems“ The seminar series is in English, followed by a get-together, and structured as follows: Day 1 - Schedule (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) 9:00 – 9:15: Introduction and Welcome Section 1: DC Power Transmission Technology (9:15 – 11:05 in BSZ 19) o Evolution of HVDC Transmission o Comparison of HVAC and HVDC Systems o Typology of HVDC Transmission Systems o Components of HVDC Transmission Systems Section 2: Converter and HVDC System Control (11:15 – 13:05 in BSZ 19) o Analysis of Simple Rectifier Circuits o Required Features of Rectification Circuits for HVDC Transmission o Analysis of HVDC Converter Section 3: HVDC System Control (14:05 – 16:00 in Seminar Room 00.23) o HVDC System Control Features o Control Modes o Control Schemes o Control Comparisons Day 2 - Schedule (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM) 9:00 – 9:15: Introduction for Day 2 Section 4: Converter Faults and Protection (9:15 – 11:05 in Seminar Room 00.23) o AC Faults o DC Faults o DC Circuit Breakers o DC Fault Management Section 5: Analysis of AC/DC Systems (11:15 – 13:05 in Seminar Room 00.23) o Component Models for the Analysis of AC/DC Systems o Power Flow Analysis of AC-DC Systems o Transient Stability Analysis o Dynamic Stability Analysis Section 6: Multi-terminal HVDC Systems (14:05 – 16:00 in Seminar Room 00.23) o DC Grid o Advances in HVDC Transmission o HVDC System Application in Wind Power Generation Recap, Q&A, Closing (16:00 - 16:30) Invitation Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2025/10/09/Fein-Colloquium/ http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2025/10/09/Fein-Colloquium/ Veranstaltung verein Invitation „FEIN e.V. Colloquium: Connecting and exchanging data with VILLASframework“ For Members and Guests of FEIN e.V. – Cost-free, registration not required Friday, 26.09.2025 14:00 - 16:00 CEST Room 00.21 – EON.ERC – Mathieustr. 30, 52074 Aachen Moderator: Prof. Antonello Monti, ACS, Fraunhofer FIT & FEIN Presenter and Panelist: Steffen Vogel, OPAL-RT Germany GmbH In the first part of the event, the speaker presents an overview about VILLAS and demonstrates its usability with a tutorial. Afterwards, Prof. Monti moderates a discussion with the speaker, who will be answering questions of the audience. The event will be held in English. This talk introduces VILLASframework, an open-source software that enables seamless data exchange between real-time simulations, measurement systems, and control applications. Through a practical demo, Steffen Vogel will showcase how the framework connects heterogeneous platforms and supports research and industrial use cases in digital energy systems. The session highlights both technical features and application perspectives, offering insights into the role of VILLASframework in advancing interoperability and real-time experimentation. About the speaker, Steffen Vogel He started his career as a Research Associate at the Institute for Automation of Complex Power Systems and was a leading developer of VILLASframework and contributed to other tools for co-simulation and real-time simulation. He transitioned to industry in 2023 when joining OPAL-RT Germany GmbH, where he now serves as R&D Software Specialist, and is closely working with the development of software that powers the real-time simulation hardware and interfaces. He continues to develop VILLASframework until today and is also actively engaged in other open-source communities and has contributed to numerous projects at the intersection of power systems and information technology. Invitation Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2025/09/26/Fein-Colloquium/ http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2025/09/26/Fein-Colloquium/ Veranstaltung verein Invitation to the Researcher Networking Event for Electrical Power Engineering „Energiebier 2025“ For Members and Guests of FEIN e.V. – Cost-free, registration link below Wednesday, 13.08.2025 18:00 – 22:00 CET Room 00.24, E.ON ERC – Mathieustraße 10, 52074 Aachen The FEIN e.V. together with Institute ACS is happy to invite you to the Energiebier 2025. This is an opportunity for joint exchange for the institutes of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, that will start with a presentation to discuss research topics from each institute (10 min each). After this, sponsors will give a short pitch (5 min) of proposed exchanges with the scientific community of RWTH, they will be available for discussions and Q&A. During the rest of the evening, the attendees will have time to exchange ideas and meet each other, while watching the institutes to compete in funny and diverse Bier-related challenges. There is food and drinks for everyone, free of charge. At the end of the night, we will know which one is the winner and will be taking home the prestigious Energiebier 2025 Trophy! Evening program 18.00 Intro and Welcome 18.05 Institute presentations 18:45 Sponsor presentations 19:05 Energiebier 19:15 Async games 21:00 Sync game Invitation Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2025/08/13/Energiebier/ http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2025/08/13/Energiebier/ Veranstaltung verein Invitation „FEIN e.V. Colloquium: Building the Future Grid - From Offshore Integration to Digital Innovation “ For Members and Guests of FEIN e.V. – Cost-free, registration not required Monday 7th July (15:00 - 17:00 CEST) Room 00.23, E. ON Energy Research Center Mathieustraße 10, 52074 Aachen Moderator: Prof. Antonello Monti, ACS, Fraunhofer FIT & FEIN Presenters and Panelists: Dr. Alexander Helmedag, Amprion GmbH Dr. Michael Diekerhof, E.ON One GmbH In the first part of the event, the speakers present their topics. Afterwards, Prof. Monti moderates a discussion with the speakers, who will be answering questions of the audience. The event is in English. Talk 1: To grid or not to grid: Integrating Offshore Wind Energy - a TSOs Perspective This talk offers a practical look at the challenges of integrating offshore wind energy from the perspective of a Transmission System Operator (TSO). Drawing on years of experience, Alexander Helmedag will share insights and lessons learned in the planning, implementation, and operation of offshore grid connection systems—highlighting key technical, regulatory, and strategic considerations shaping the future of offshore integration. About the speaker, Dr.-Ing. Alexander Helmedag He started his career as a Research Associate at the Institute for Automation of Complex Power Systems. After completing his Doctoral Degree in Electrical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University, Alexander Helmedag later was a postdoctoral researcher at the E.ON Energy Research Center, focusing on innovative solutions in power systems automation. In 2018, he joined Amprion GmbH, where he now serves as Head of Primary Equipment Offshore, overseeing electrical engineering aspects of offshore grid connection systems. Talk 2: From Smart Poles to Scale-Ups: Driving Digital Solutions Across E.ON Energy Networks and Customer Solutions The presentation gives insights from the journey driving digital innovation across the energy sector, from early smart infrastructure projects to leading strategic integration of digital solutions at E.ON. He also shares his professional journey, illustrating how his experiences have shaped his approach to innovation and transformation. The talk highlights how digital platforms and scale-ups are transforming energy networks and customer services, enabling a more flexible and sustainable energy future. About the speaker, Dr.-Ing. Michael Diekerhof He worked as a Research Associate at the Institute for Automation of Complex Power Systems, After obtaining his Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, Michael Diekerhof later held key roles at innogy SE and E.ON, where he led product management and strategic innovation initiatives. Today, he serves as Vice President Portfolio & Strategy Management at E.ON One, driving the integration of SaaS scale-ups to accelerate the digital energy transition. In parallel, he contributes as an external expert for the European Commission and he is an advisory board member for NFDI4Energy. Invitation Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2025/07/07/Fein-Colloquium/ http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2025/07/07/Fein-Colloquium/ Veranstaltung verein Liebe Mitglieder von FEIN e.V., liebe ACS’ler*innen, die eventuell Vereinsmitglieder werden möchten, hiermit laden wir zur diesjährigen ordentlichen Mitgliederversammlung 2025 des FEIN Aachen e.V. am 25.02.2025 um 16:30h, Raum 00.24, ein. Wir planen als Präsenzveranstaltung. Danach ist ein gemütliches Abendessen mit allen geplant. Nähere Infos werden folgen. Bitte Bescheid geben, wenn jemand das planen möchte. Die Agenda: Begrüßung, Ernennung Protokollführung, Feststellung der Beschlussfähigkeit und der Stimmberechtigung Genehmigung der Tagesordnung Genehmigung des Protokolls der letzten Sitzung Bericht des Vorstandes (Antonello Monti, 1. Vorsitzender) Bericht des Schatzmeisters (Wilfried Gier) Bericht der Kassenprüfer (Nicole Bielders/Stefan Lankes) Entlastung des Vorstandes (alle) Neuwahl des Vorstandes (Amtszeit 2 Jahre) [Vorsitzende(r) - bisher Antonello Monti -, stellvertrende(r) Vorsitzende(r) - bisher Alexandra Bach -, Schatzmeister - bisher Wilfried Gier-] und des erweiterten Vorstandes [Schriftführer - bisher Philip Meyer -, 2. Schatzmeister - bisher Christoph von Oy -] Wahl der zwei Kassenprüfer (alle, jährlich) Anträge Bericht der Arbeitsgruppen und eventuelle Veränderung in der Besetzung a. Event b. Webseite Planung weiterer Aktivitäten (alle) Verschiedenes Alle Mitglieder sind berechtigt, der Mitgliederversammlung Anträge zu unterbreiten, die dem Vorstand spätestens 1 Woche vor der Mitgliederversammlung (bis 18.02.2025) vorliegen müssen, um in die Tagesordnung aufgenommen werden zu können. Ebenso gerne können weitere Mitglieder aufgenommen werden. Formulare sind angehängt. Über eine zahlreiche Teilnahme an unserer Mitgliederversammlung würden wir uns freuen! Mit freundlichen Grüßen für den Vorstand: Alexandra Bach (stellvertretende Vorsitzende) Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2025/02/25/Fein-Jahreshauptversammlung/ http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2025/02/25/Fein-Jahreshauptversammlung/ Veranstaltung verein Invitation to the ACS Student Event 2024 ACS invites you to the ACS Student Event feat. Eaton on October 10th at the EON Energy Research Center, Mathieust. 10. We’ll show you opportunities in R&D, bachelor and master thesis, Hiwi positions as well as internships in our institute and in Eaton. We are looking forward to your participation. Food and drinks will be offered. Registration Link Flyer as a download. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2024/10/10/Student-Event/ http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2024/10/10/Student-Event/ Veranstaltung verein Invitation „FEIN e.V. Colloquium: Quantum Computing and Energy“ For Members and Guests of FEIN e.V. – Cost-free, registration not required Monday, 23.09.2024 Online 16:00 - 17:00 CET (online event) Zoom Link: https://rwth.zoom-x.de/j/69521522591?pwd=UvsvCqHLTUwLQ1vQFNsbw1gweabEbh.1 Moderator: Prof. Antonello Monti, ACS, Fraunhofer FIT & FEIN Presenters and Panelists: Tobias Stollenwerk, Lead of Quantum Algorithms Group FZJ Kumar Ghosh, Senior Quantum Engineer, E.ON Digital Technology In the first part of the event, the speakers present their topics. Afterwards, Prof. Monti moderates a discussion with the speakers who will be answering questions of the audience. The event is in English. Talk 1: State-of-the-art of Quantum Computing In this presentation, the speaker provides an overview of state-of-the-art quantum computation, highlighting its real-world applicability. He introduces quantum concepts, discussing the advantages of quantum algorithms over classical ones, and exploring how hardware intricacies affect algorithm performance. Finally, he examines current approaches for developing effective quantum algorithms suitable for practical implementation on real hardware. About the speaker, Tobias Stollenwerk Tobias Stollenwerk did his Ph.D. in theoretical condensed matter physics at the University of Bonn, focusing on strongly correlated electron materials. He led the quantum computing group at the German Aerospace Center from 2013 to 2022 and is now leading the Quantum Algorithms group at the Institute for Quantum Computing Analytics (PGI-12) at Forschungszentrum Jülich. Since 2016, he has also been a visiting researcher at NASA Ames. Talk 2: Quantum computing applications for the power and energy sector The presentation discusses the growing significance of analytics and computing technologies in the power and energy sector, driven by increasing mathematical challenges and data-centric decision-making. It highlights the attention quantum computation (QC) has received due to recent breakthroughs and noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) devices, while noting that its applications in this sector remain underexplored. E.ONs ongoing investigations and an across-the-board view of the quantum computing technology applications in power and energy sector will be addressed. About the speaker, Kumar Gosh Kumar Ghosh is a Senior Quantum Engineer at E.ON Digital Technology GmbH. In his current role, he is working on various applications of quantum computing and machine learning in the power and energy sector. Prior to E.ON, he was a faculty member at the University of Denver, USA and a postdoctoral researcher at Purdue University, USA. He holds a PhD in physics from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany. Invitation Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2024/09/23/Fein-Colloquium/ http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2024/09/23/Fein-Colloquium/ Veranstaltung verein Invitation „FEIN e.V. Colloquium: Enabling Power Grid Resiliency with Physics-Aware Machine Learning “ We are pleased to invite you to a FEIN colloquium on 02 July, 14:30 - 16:00. The event will take place exclusively in presence in room 00.23 of the E.ON ERC building (Mathieustraße 10, 52074 Aachen) in English. The speaker will present his topic “Enabling Power Grid Resiliency with Physics-Aware Machine Learning “. Afterwards, Prof. Monti moderates a discussion with the speaker, who will be answering questions of the audience. The event is in English. Topic description Availability of data from massive sensors deployment in the cyber-physical electric grid enables new monitoring and control applications. Advancement in artificial intelligence provides an opportunity to develop data-driven technique utilizing these datasets. Some possible applications include, early alarm and diagnosis, predicative analysis, distributed and decentralized control. New applications need to consider physics-induced limits and high-performance requirement in a dynamic environment. Availability of additional sensor data brings its own challenges including data anomalies, real time processing, data fusion, data management and cyber-security management. Differentiating between data anomalies, cyber events and physical system events can be very challenging due to the similar signatures. This talk will focus on limits of AI for dynamic power grid applications, example of Physics-Aware Machine Learning (PAML) applications to enhance situational awareness, and associated challenges and opportunities for enabling power grid resiliency. About the speaker, Prof. Dr. Anurag K. Srivastava Anurag K. Srivastava holds the Raymond J. Lane Professorship and serves as Chairperson of the Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Department at West Virginia University. Additionally, he is an adjunct professor at Washington State University and a senior scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Lab. He earned his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 2005. Dr. Srivastava’s research focuses on data-driven algorithms and tools for cyber-resilient electric energy systems. His impactful research projects have resulted in the implementation of tools at utility control centers, supported by over $60M in funding from entities such as the US Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, Siemens Corporate Research, Electric Power Research Institute, Schweitzer Engineering Lab, Power System Engineering Research Center, Office of Naval Research, and various National Labs. Dr. Srivastava has delivered 35+ keynotes, tutorials, and IEEE distinguished lectures in more than 18 countries. He is an IEEE Fellow, member of several CIGRE Working Groups (WGs), leading multiple IEEE technical WGs and the author of over 370 technical publications, 3 books, and 3 patents. More Information Invitation Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2024/07/02/Fein-Colloquium/ http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2024/07/02/Fein-Colloquium/ Veranstaltung verein Invitation „FEIN e.V. Colloquium: The road to Digital Substations“ We are pleased to invite you to a FEIN colloquium on November 29, 11:00 - 12:00. The presentation by Friedrich Almer, Application Engineer at OMICRON and Ozan Dayanc, Cybersecurity Product Manager at OMICRON will be moderated by Prof. Antonello Monti and will cover the following topics: Talk 1: The journey of IEC 61850 (Best Practice + Tips and Tricks) A short introduction to the topic will focus on some best practices of implementing IEC 61850 as well as lessons learned over the lasts 20 years. The presenter will get on topics of the components of a fully digitalised substation as well as tips and tricks for the testing and commissioning compared to a conventional substation. About the speaker, Friedrich Almer After finishing an apprenticeship as an Electrical Technician with a focus on Process Control Engineering at Böhler Edelstahl, Friedrich Almer studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Technology in Graz. In 2017 he completed his Master Degree with a Focus on Power Systems and joined OMICRON as an Application Engineer and Knowledge Provider performing Trainings, Presentations and Commissioning in all voltage levels around Europe. Talk 2: Cybersecurity posture of substations in energy sector This presentation outlines the journey undertaken across 50 energy providers and their operational networks. Collaborative assessments were conducted alongside IT professionals, analyzing network behavior to identify vulnerabilities. The findings, detailed within this presentation, offer insights into the vulnerability of critical infrastructures to potential threats. Consequently, it emphasizes the necessity of IT involvement and best practices to safeguard OT environments. About the speaker, Ozan Dayanc Currently holds the position of Cybersecurity Product Manager at OMICRON. He has 7 years of experience in OT systems. He started his career in IT and then moved to OT where he was commissioning substation automation systems such as IEDs, RTUs, switches, time servers and SCADA system. Afterward, he started at OMICRON and combined his experiences in IT and OT and focused on cybersecurity. He had conducted security assessments across substations for European utilities In the first part of the event, the speakers present their topics. Afterwards, Prof. Monti moderates a discussion with the speakers, who will be answering questions of the audience. The event is in English. The event will take place hybrid in room 00.24 at the ACS building E.ON ERC - Mathieustraße 10, 52074 Aachen or via zoom link https://rwth.zoom-x.de/j/69029252942?pwd=YzNGeVVuOC9pc2ppNGhEYXRMZEVvUT09. More Informationen Invitation Zoom Link QR Code: Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2024/05/28/Fein-Colloquium/ http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2024/05/28/Fein-Colloquium/ Veranstaltung verein Dear members of FEIN e.V., Dear ACS colleagues, who are interested in becoming member of our association, Please feel invited to our yearly association meeting of FEIN e.V.. It will take place at the E.ON ERC Mathieustr. 10, 52074 Aachen conference room 24 or via Zoom at the 19.03.2024 at 16h. Please think in advance about virtual events and potential speakers for such events. Proposals on topics and persons are needed. The following agenda is planned: Welcome, MoM, voting rights Acceptance of agenda Acceptance of last protocol Report of the Steering Committee (Antonello Monti) Report of the Treasurer (Wilfried Gier) Report of the Accounts Auditor (Nicole Bielders /Stefan Lankes) Approval of acts of Steering Committee (all) Election of two new Accounts Auditors (all, yearly) Report of the working groups and new allocation of members Event Website Planning of further activities (all) Motions Motion for increase of membership fees Other motions Any other business Feel free to add further agenda points. Motions can be added up to one week prior to the meeting. Also the addition of further members is very welcome. Best regards, Bettina Schäfer Deputy Chairperson FEIN e.V. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2024/03/11/Fein-Jahreshauptversammlung/ http://www.fein-aachen.org/verein/2024/03/11/Fein-Jahreshauptversammlung/ Veranstaltung verein