Schubert, Matthias

Discipline Expert, Surge Arrester Technologies, Siemens Energy, Germany

Schubert, Matthias

Discipline Expert, Surge Arrester Technologies, Siemens Energy, Germany

Biography

IEC TC37: Major Developments in Standards for Substation & Line Surge Arresters

Mr. Schubert received his Dipl.-Ing. Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Braunschweig in Germany. He then joined Siemens in Berlin, where he began as a test and development engineer for surge arresters. In 2001, he was appointed Head of the Arrester Test Laboratory. In his current role he works alongside experts in technical support and product development. He is currently Project Leader of PT 60099-11: Metal-oxide surge arresters to protect power line insulation, an IEC/IEEE joint logo standard.