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IEEE PELS Workshop on
PEASA Europe 2026: Powering the Next Generation of Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
Welcome to the annual workshop on Power Electronics for Aerospace Applications (PEASA), held at the Scandic Hotel in Nuremberg on 29–30 September 2026 and hosted by Fraunhofer IISB.
PEASA Europe 2026 brings together leading researchers, industry experts, practitioners, and innovators for in-depth discussions on the latest advances and challenges in the electrification of future aircraft.
The two-day program features keynote presentations, recent results from Clean Aviation projects, and specialized technical sessions, along with an exhibition area, providing an excellent platform for exchanging expertise and establishing international professional networks.
The workshop will focus on next-generation electrical systems, including power system architectures, integrated power electronics, fuel cell systems, system resilience and protection, and certification-oriented design and testing. Additional thematic areas comprise DC power systems, advanced converter topologies and control, high-voltage systems, hydrogen-electric and all-electric propulsion, cryogenic and superconducting power electronics, novel materials, and innovative thermal management solutions.
Organised by the Technical Committee on Aerospace Power (TC11) of the IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS), with support from the European Center for Power Electronics (ECPE), PEASA Europe 2026 provides a high-level forum for engineers, industry leaders, and decision-makers to review technological progress and discuss future challenges within this rapidly evolving sector.
This year, we are pleased to offer a special technical visit on 1 October to the Fraunhofer IISB in Erlangen - just a 30-minute bus ride from the conference venue.
We look forward to welcoming you to Nuremberg for a distinguished and forward-looking PEASA Europe 2026.
General Chair
Prof. Martin März
General Chair
Prof. Martin März
Full Professor of Power Electronics at
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg and Fraunhofer IISB
Co-Chair
Dr.-Ing. Bernd Eckardt
Co-Chair
Dr.-Ing. Bernd Eckardt
Head of Department Power Electronics at
Fraunhofer IISB and Senior Scientist at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Co-Chair
Dr.-Ing. Markus Meindl
Co-Chair
Dr.-Ing. Markus Meindl
Senior Business Development Power Electronics at Fraunhofer IISB and Senior Scientist at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Tobias Gotthardt
Bavaria's State Secretary for Economic Affairs
Tobias Gotthardt
Bavaria's State Secretary for Economic Affairs
Ladies and Gentlemen,
distinguished participants of PEASA Europe 2026,
it is my great pleasure to welcome you to Nuremberg for the IEEE PELS Workshop on Power Electronics for Aerospace Applications (PEASA) Europe 2026.
The workshop will foster international collaboration in the development of key technologies for sustainable and electrified aviation, while highlighting Bavaria’s strengths in aerospace, power electronics, and innovation. With its strong research institutions, innovative companies, and world-class aerospace ecosystem, Bavaria provides an excellent environment for such an important event.
I wish you inspiring discussions, valuable insights, and new international partnerships. I hope you enjoy your stay in Nuremberg and Bavaria, and I look forward to welcoming you to PEASA Europe 2026.
Yours sincerely,
Tobias Gotthardt
Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Fellow at
Honeywell Aerospace
Director Multiphysics Systems at
Collins Aerospace
Roman
Seele
Roman
Seele
Executive Site Leader, Managing Director GE Aerospace Germany
Executive Site Leader, Managing Director GE Aerospace Germany
Technical Lead CryoProp,
Airbus UpNext
Hybrid Electric Aircraft Materials Technical Lead at NASA Glenn Research Center
Main Topic: Key technologies for aviation hybrid and electric propulsion
Topics of interest:
Power electronics
Cryogenics and superconductivity
Hybrid-Electric aircraft
Electric machines
System integration
Battery systems
Fuel Cell systems in aviation
Airport infrastructure development
Stability assessment of
on-board electrical systemsThermal management for electric and hydrogen electric systems
Digital twins and model-based certification
High voltage architectures and safety for
MW-class propulsion
Technical Committee:
Prof. Leo Lorenz, ECPE
Prof. Tao Yang, University of Nottingham
Prof. Pat Wheeler, University of Nottingham
Prof. Vincent Lorentz, University of Bayreuth
Prof. Chris Gerada, University of Nottingham
Dr.-Ing. Maximilian Hofmann, Fraunhofer IISB
Dr. Ravi Kiran Surapaneni, Airbus
Florian Hilpert, Fraunhofer IISB
Ondrej Kotaba, Honeywell
Dr. Jernej Drofelnik, Pipistrel
Andreas Bodén, PowerCell
Venue of the Workshop
Venue of the Workshop
Allow us to introduce you to Scandic Nürnberg Central. Located just a stone’s throw from Nuremberg Central Station, our newest hotel in Germany truly lives up to its name. It beckons with cosy rooms, creative culinary delights, a classy pool area, and individual meeting and event spaces. It’s the perfect match for your visit to the Franconian metropolis.
Allow us to introduce you to Scandic Nürnberg Central. Located just a stone’s throw from Nuremberg Central Station, our newest hotel in Germany truly lives up to its name. It beckons with cosy rooms, creative culinary delights, a classy pool area, and individual meeting and event spaces. It’s the perfect match for your visit to the Franconian metropolis.
Registration opens February 2026!
Registration opens February 2026!
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