Srivats Venkateswaran

After I graduated in Electrical Engineering from VIT University back in India, I believed it would be best to challenge myself in an institution that has some of the brightest minds in the world and has a curriculum to match that.

The decision to pursue a Master’s in Electrical Power Engineering at TU Delft was the best choice for me. With the variety of courses available and multiple research groups in the department, I was pleasantly spoilt for choice. The subjects offered exceeded my expectations as I was pushed into a world of innovation and technology I was not completely aware of.

What sets Electrical Power Engineering apart from all the other master tracks would be a direct correlation between what is being taught and being applied in the real world. Often, academics do not match real world, but EPE is a great anomaly! I personally am interested in the Intelligent Power Grids track within the course, because of the active research being undertaken, especially in making our grids future proof.

One advice to students planning to join this track would be to keep an open mind and never be shy to ask questions to the professors. They are very knowledgeable and never hesitate from clearing any issues the students might have.

The job scenario in this field are far and wide. With an increasing requirement for smart engineers to upgrade the current older technology in the electrical energy sector, students from TU Delft are perfectly suited to fill the role! Within just a few months at TU Delft, I have begun to find my niche, and have truly grown by leaps and bounds.