Peter Wolfs
About Peter Wolfs
Peter Wolfs is an R&D Engineer and Adjunct Professor with extensive experience in electrical engineering and power systems. He has held academic positions at several universities and has published over 200 technical papers in his field.
Work at eleXsys Energy
Peter Wolfs currently serves as an R&D Engineer and Adjunct Professor at eleXsys Energy plc. In this role, he focuses on the development of microgrid hardware and algorithms. His work involves applying his extensive knowledge in power engineering to innovate solutions in the energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Peter Wolfs has a strong educational background in electrical engineering. He earned a PhD in Power Electronics from The University of Queensland, where he studied from 1983 to 1992. He also holds a Master of Electronic Engineering from Philips Institute, completed in 1981. Additionally, he has been studying at the Australian Institute of Company Directors since 2008, achieving a Diploma.
Background
Peter Wolfs has held various academic and research positions throughout his career. He was the Western Power Chair in Electrical Engineering at Curtin University of Technology from 2009 to 2012. He then served as a Professor of Electrical Engineering at CQUniversity Australia from 2012 to 2020. His experience also includes a role as Associate Dean (Research and Innovation) at Central Queensland University for 20 years.
Research and Publications
Peter Wolfs has contributed significantly to the field of power engineering, with over 200 technical publications. His research focuses on intelligent protection, earthing, railway traction power supply, and traction system modelling. He has a long track record of collaboration with industry, particularly in power electronics design for distribution level applications.