ETUT is a European doctoral training initiative that supports the transition to cleaner and more reliable electric transport by advancing knowledge in power electronics and electromagnetic compatibility. The project started in March 2021 and brought together universities and industry partners to train 12 doctoral researchers through a joint European programme.
From the start, the project had to adapt to major external challenges. The COVID 19 pandemic affected recruitment and international mobility, while the war in Ukraine caused substantial disruption to planned activities. The consortium responded quickly by adjusting timelines and relocating some research positions to other partner countries to safeguard the continuity and quality of training. These adaptations ensured that the project’s objectives remained achievable despite the exceptional circumstances.
Throughout the project, ETUT delivered a comprehensive and high quality training programme. Three international summer schools were organised in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, complemented by workshops, tutorials and special sessions at major European and international conferences. Secondments with academic and industrial partners formed an essential part of the programme, giving researchers practical experience and strengthening links between research and application. Public engagement was an integral element of the project, with all researchers completing outreach activities such as public talks, demonstrations or workshops to share their work with society.
The project has generated strong scientific results. More than 40 peer reviewed papers have been published or more are in the final stages of completion, often involving collaboration between researchers from different institutions and even related European projects. The work has contributed practical methods, tools and experimental results that support safer, more efficient and electromagnetically robust electric transport systems. Results have been made openly available, ensuring broad access for both the scientific community and industry. The scientific community had lots of valuable discussions and interactions during conferences. A joint patent application for Adaptive Notch Filter for EMC has been filed by a beneficiary and associate partner.
ETUT’s results are already creating longer term value. Research outcomes are being taken forward through open publications, follow up research projects, development of prototypes, software tools and contributions to standards, with intellectual property considered where appropriate. The project has also delivered strong career outcomes: nine of the twelve researchers have already secured employment while finalising their doctoral theses, two are fully focused on completing their theses, and one researcher left the programme to pursue a different career path.
Overall, ETUT has demonstrated how close collaboration between academia and industry can deliver high quality doctoral training and meaningful societal impact. By developing highly skilled researchers and advancing technologies that support the energy transition, the project strengthens Europe’s research capacity, innovation potential and long term competitiveness.
