Electronic Engineering

Welcome to the Institute of Electronic Engineering at FH JOANNEUM

The Institute Electronic Engineering at the Graz and Kapfenberg locations brings together 30 dedicated employees. They are committed to the latest technologies to address the challenges and opportunities in electronics, including areas such as Embedded Systems Engineering, Power Electronics and System Test Engineering. Our mission is to shape the future of electronics through advanced research and teaching.

Our Degree Programmes:

We offer a range of challenging degree programs designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead in the dynamic world of electronics:

Bachelor’s programmes:

• • Elektronik und Computer Engineering
  • Industrielle Mechatronik

Master’s programmes:

• • Embedded Systems Engineering
  • Power Electronic Engineering
  • System Test Engineering

Research and Development:

Our research and development range from theoretical studies to the development of functional prototypes. We combine hardware, software, and mechanics to develop innovative solutions in areas such as AC/DC converters, wireless technologies, radar systems, as well as electric and hybrid drives. Our expertise also includes FPGA-based and microcontroller-based prototypes, EMC testing, PCB design, RF engineering, modelling, simulation, and metrological verification of high-frequency applications and high-speed circuits. This capability enables us to support complex projects from conception to the finished product.

Laboratories:

State-of-the-Art Laboratories support us in our research and development:

• Radio Frequency Lab: Here, we offer services from consulting, simulation, and modelling to realization and metrological verification of various high-frequency applications and high-speed circuits in our EMC-anechoic chamber.
• Power Lab: Focused on highly efficient energy conversion and innovative power electronics to minimize energy loss between power stations and outlets.
• aiMotion Lab: The aiMotion Lab conducts complex experiments in the field of self-learning, moving, intercommunicating cyber-physical systems. It serves as a platform for the development and practical testing of new algorithms in AI research.
• Automated Test Lab: Systematic testing of complex intelligent systems is a core area of our educational and research activities. The Automated Test Lab offers comprehensive testing capabilities ranging from board tests and in-circuit functional tests to R&D examinations of integrated circuits and chips.

Selected Projects:

• ENDLESS: The FFG-Coin project Enabling Dependable Embedded Systems (ENDLESS) revolutionizes system development through parallel software and hardware development using agile methods and automation to maximize flexibility, efficiency, and cost savings.
• JPEC: The FFG-Research Studios Austria JOANNEUM Power Electronic Center (JPEC) researches ultra-compact power electronics to enhance the efficiency of electricity transport and minimize energy losses between power plants and sockets.
• Time of Flight Excellence: Within the framework of the FFG basic program, the project achieves innovative advancements in LIDAR technology through the development of an optimized single-board solution.
• HiEFFICIENT: In the EU project “Highly EFFICIENT and reliable electric drivetrains based on modular, intelligent, and highly integrated wide bandgap power electronics modules” (HiEFFICIENT), FH JOANNEUM collaborates with 32 partners to develop advanced power electronics using wide-bandgap semiconductors, promoting sustainable mobility and more efficient resource utilization.
• DENISE: The “Doctoral School for Dependable Electronic-Based Systems” (DENISE) program, a collaboration between FH JOANNEUM and TU Graz, supports the joint training of doctoral students in the field of electronics-based systems (EBS), enhancing research competence and career opportunities for young scientists.

Collaboration Opportunities

We warmly invite industry and research partners to work with us at the interface of theory and practice. Our cooperation opportunities include collaboration within the framework of independently financed or funded research projects, supported by funding agencies such as the FFG, the State of Styria, the EU, and many others. We also offer the opportunity to address specific research topics within the framework of bachelor’s and master’s theses.

These collaborations enable us to develop innovative solutions together and integrate practical experience directly into academic education. Interested companies and institutions are invited to contact us to learn more about the diverse opportunities for collaboration.