Mr. Jakob Zahler, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Mr. Jakob Zahler, a distinguished Master’s graduate in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Electrical Power Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, is currently a Research Associate and Senior Research Associate at the Research Centre for Energy Economics (FfE) in Munich. His master’s thesis on the impact of cyber attacks on system stability received top honors. With international study experiences at École Centrale d’Électronique and Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Jakob has interned at Artelys in Paris and held research positions at RWTH Aachen University and Enercon GmbH. Proficient in multiple technical skills and languages, he is also known for his volunteer work, including founding studifoto.de and organizing camps in Peru. His interests include bouldering, photography, and mountaineering.
🌍 Professional Profile:
🎓Education :
Jakob Zahler completed his Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, specializing in Electrical Power Engineering, at RWTH Aachen University (2018-2021) with distinction. His master’s thesis, “Assessment of the Effects of Cyber Attacks on System Stability,” earned a perfect score. He also studied at École Centrale d’Électronique in Paris (2020) and Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid (2018), focusing on Connected Objects and Environmental Policy. Jakob holds a Bachelor’s degree from RWTH Aachen (2017) and completed his Abitur and Baccalauréat at Gymnasium Johanneum Homburg (2013).
🏢 Professional Experience :
Jakob currently serves as a Research Associate and Senior Research Associate at the Research Centre for Energy Economics (FfE) in Munich. His work includes integrating small-scale flexibilities into distribution grids and evaluating electromobility use cases. He interned at Artelys in Paris, contributing to European transmission system models and studies on hydrogen use and offshore wind. Jakob’s previous roles include research positions at RWTH Aachen University and a trainee position at Enercon GmbH.
💻Technical Skills :
Jakob is skilled in various software and programming languages, including Excel, VBA, LaTeX, C++, Matlab, Python, and LabView. He is proficient in Spanish, French, and English.
🌍 Volunteer Work :
Jakob has a strong background in volunteer work, including founding studifoto.de, a student initiative providing professional application photos on a donation basis, and working with Misioneros del Sagrado Corazón in Peru, where he organized holiday camps for disadvantaged children.
🧗Interests :
Jakob enjoys bouldering, photography (with exhibitions in Paris, Madrid, and Aachen), and travel and mountaineering.
Publication Top Notes:
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Title: Unlocking the Potential: An In-Depth Analysis of Factors Shaping the Success of Smart and Bidirectional Charging in a Cross-Country Comparison
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Year: 2024