About us
The Institute for Energy Systems IES employs approximately 30 researchers and engineers in the areas of thermal energy systems, electrical energy systems, and the Wärmepumpen Testzentrum WPZ.
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In addition to the daily research activities for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Institute for Energy Systems at the NTB also has a teaching position. Of the 30 employees, 3 professors and 1 lecturer teach in the bachelor's degree in system engineering and in the Master's degree course MAS Energy Systems.
Contact

Prof. Stefan Bertsch, PhD
Head of Institute for Energy Systems IES
Professor for thermodynamics and refrigeration
Phone: +41 81 755 34 69
Mail: stefan.bertsch(at)ost.ch
Contact

Prof. Kurt Schenk, PhD
Course director Master of Science in Engineering MSE
Professor for power electronics
Phone: +41 81 755 34 73
Mail: kurt.schenk(at)ost.ch