Dheeraj Gosala

Prof. Dr.

Head of Department (DLR), Professor of Energy Converters and Systems (CAU)
Focus fields:
Hydrogen Power Electronics & Battery Storage Mobility
Contact me for:
Cooperations with companies Cooperations for scientists Purposes of doctorate Lectures Evaluations
Languages:
German English

Short description

I am a scientist passionate about building sustainable propulsion systems for various forms of mobility, particularly waterborne systems. I am a head of department at DLR and professor of energy converters and systems at Kiel University. I lead a team of over 20 scientists working on next-generation ship powertrains, with focus on (a) sustainable energy conversion via advanced internal combustion engines and fuel cells, (b) powertrain hybridization and electrification via batteries, advanced grid topologies, and modular power electronics, (c) waste heat recovery and thermal management, and (d) advanced energy management and controls. I have previously worked at Cummins, USA, as a controls & diagnostics technical specialist and graduated with a PhD from Purdue University, USA, specializing in diesel engine systems and controls.

Research data

Academic degree
Professor
Department
Engineering, Climate protection & Resources
Research topic

advanced internal combustion engines and fuel cells, powertrain hybridization and electrification via batteries, advanced grid topologies, and modular power electronics, waste heat recovery and thermal management, advanced energy management and controls.

Research institute
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt
Location of the research institute
Geesthacht
Department/Faculty
Energy Converters and Systems
Institution
Institute of Maritime Technologies and Propulsion Systems
Research institute 2
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
Location of the research institute 2
Kiel
Department/Faculty 2
Faculty of Engineering
Institution 2
Electrical and Information Engineering
Chair 2
Energy Converters and Systems

Career

Education
Ph.D., Purdue University (USA), 2018
Experience
Head of Department (DLR), Professor of Energy Converters and Systems (CAU) (since 2026)

Publications and projects

Selected sponsored projects
HELENUS (Link to project)
eWAVE (Link to project)
H4PERION (Link to project)
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