George Christidis

ERS Electronics Engineer at Audi F1 Project

Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany

About

Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with a PhD in Power Electronics. Proficient in design and development of dc/dc and dc/ac converters for use in motorsport, automotive hybrid and electric drives, renewable energy systems, waste heat recovery systems and aeronautical and space applications. More info: http://christidis.info

Experience

  • F1 Electronics Engineer at Audi F1 Project
    Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Development and testing of F1 Power Unit Control Electronics

  • F1 Electronics Engineer at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains
    Oct 2021 - Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Design and development for ERS electronics and power electronics systems. Remote track support for ERS during race weekends

  • Senior Power Electronics Engineer - Hardware Lead at McLaren Applied Technologies
    Sep 2016 - Oct 2021 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Design, development and testing of SiC Inverters (circa 120kW) for Formula 1 Hybrid Drives and Formula E Electric Drives. Hardware technical lead for the Formula 1 Power Electronics. Design of high voltage high power DC/DC converter using wide bandgap devices

  • University of Patras (6 yrs)
    • Power Electronics Researcher
      Oct 2010 - Sep 2016 · 6 yrs

      Participated in research projects funded by the European Union which included the design of power electronics converters for various applications (waste heat recovery in helicopters, energy saving in elevators, satellite electrical power system), simulation and layout of prototypes.

    • Laboratory Assistant
      Oct 2010 - Jun 2016 · 5 yrs 9 mos

      - Power Electronics I/II (Fourth year undergraduate course) - Technical Drawing (First year undergraduate course) - Electrical Machines I/II (Third year undergraduate course)

  • Electrical Engineering Intern at PPC S.A.
    Jul 2010 - Aug 2010 · 2 mos