After completing the degree programme ELEC in Electrical engineering, the student

• is able to apply the essential theories of electrical engineering to practical electrotechnical and electronics applications
• is able to apply his/her knowledge in jobs in product development, research and marketing as well as in management of these
• is able to produce main circuit solutions for different power electronics applications and their thermal design.
• is able to design electromagnetic components, recognise the main loss mechanisms and sources of interference
• is able to develop electrical drive system concepts (e.g. frequency converter, electric motor or generator and mechanical load)
• is able to model the operation of different electrical machines and use simulation tools for electromechanical systems and their parts
• understands vector control methods of rotating electrical machines and is able to design control algorithms or applications software for frequency converters
• is able to dimension and choose appropriate components for an electrical drive

Courses included in the programme:

• DI-tutkinnon työharjoittelu
• Tiede, teknologia ja yhteiskunta
• Tutkimusmetodiikka DIODI
• Energy Efficiency
• Sähkötekniikan laboratoriotyöt DIODI
• Diplomityö
• Power Electronics
• Power Electronic Components
• Electrical Drives
• Terminen laitesuunnittelu
• Sähkömagneettiset komponentit
• Electromagnetic Compatibility in Power Electronics
• Embedded System Programming
• Electrical Engineering in Wind and Solar Systems
• Electric Energy Conversion Systems

Professor in charge: Katja Hynynen, LUT University (katja.hynynen@lut.fi)

Contact person in practical matters: Katriina Mielonen, LUT University (katriina.mielonen@lut.fi)

Other teachers:

• Karl-Erik Michelsen
• Harri Eskelinen
• Jero Ahola
• Pertti Silventoinen
• Lasse Laurila
• Juha Pyrhönen
• Janne Nerg
• Tuomo Lindh
• Olli Pyrhönen
• Juhamatti Korhonen, all from LUT University