A NASA Research Project

Mads Graungaard, UC Berkeley 2019

During the fall, 2019, I had the pleasure of being a visiting student researcher at the University of California, Berkeley with a Fulbright grant.

Here I studied at the department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science collaborating with one of the leading research groups towards power-electronic converters with high efficiency and high power density. My work was specifically related to the cutting-edge technology of more electric aircraft in a research project with NASA, which was very exciting.

The outcome of my work was unique in this research field and, therefore, the collaboration has resulted in a submitted article to a high-level international journal and many contacts I may use in my future professional career.

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Each year Fulbright Denmark awards grant to top graduate and PhD-students wanting to study in the U.S.

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“During my stay, I did several invited talks, which were a great opportunity for me to disseminate my research to other experts in the field."

- Mads Graungaard, UC Berkeley

Looking back at the process of getting to the U.S., one cannot start thinking about funding and getting in contact with the host institution soon enough. Another recommendation would be to apply for the Fulbright grant. If you get it, your life will get a lot easier in both Denmark and the U.S. since they will provide a lot of help in the preparation of needed documents alongside helping you to understand the sometimes complex process of getting to study in the U.S.

"My work was specifically related to the cutting-edge technology of more electric aircraft in a research project with NASA."

- Mads Graungaard, UC Berkeley.

Apart from having one of the best personal and professional experiences of my life, the Fulbright Center helped me tremendously to make it possible that I could share these experiences with my wife and daughter. Living in another country is not only exciting; it really widens your horizon and understanding of other people and other cultures, which will be useful for your personal as well as professional future career.