Mario Klünder originally studied mechanical engineering with a major in system dynamics and control at the University of Stuttgart. After obtaining a PhD in this field with a focus on a medical technology topic, he joined Bosch in 2016. There, he was part of a research team working on battery systems, where he gained extensive experience in battery modeling and laboratory work. In 2021, he joined the Battery-in-the-Cloud project and has since worked in various roles within the project. Currently, he serves as Lead Engineer for model and algorithm development.
What was your original motivation to become a researcher/project manager?
During an internship, I assisted in a modelling task for controlling the tracking behavior of an airborne telescope. This is what set me on the path to pursue a major in system dynamics and control and to become a researcher. Later, I ventured into the field of batteries, since I believe that they are the future for powering cars and will play a significant role to de-carbonize our economies.
What is your (main) research area today?
Models and algorithms for battery systems (cloud and embedded).
What is the main focus of your team in NEXTBMS?
We actively consider and integrate the most recent scientific trends in battery systems and algorithms into our work. To that end, we define requirements for NEXTBMS and keep them up to date.
Could you describe your favourite moment/satisfaction when working for the project and – more in general – for your organisation?
I only joined NEXTBMS very recently – in general, I really enjoy making difficult things work together as a team. When after a lot of effort, data, models, and algorithms come together and produce great results.
