Omar Cherif is a Field Application Engineer at Wolfspeed, specializing in power electronics and inverter design for electrical powertrains. He is passionate about semiconductors and advanced packaging technology. His expertise includes SiC and GaN power MOSFETs, devices characterization and analog circuit design. At Fraunhofer IZM, Omar significantly contributed to automotive applications by collaborating on high power density PCB embedded inverter systems and precise current sensor integration.

Dr. Johannes Kemper is a Field Application Engineer at Wolfspeed, specializing in application engineering, power electronics, and inverter and system design for e-mobility solutions. With over 15 years of experience across industry-leading companies, Johannes is driven by a passion for complex, interdisciplinary projects that push the boundaries of technology and improve safety and efficiency. His past roles include developing and testing advanced electric drive systems at Helmut Schmidt University, as well as leading autonomous vehicle system design at Jungheinrich AG. Johannes holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Helmut Schmidt University with a focus on high-voltage IGBT-based switches.

For more than 30 years, Wolfspeed has been the global leader in Silicon Carbide technology and production—harnessing its power to change the world for the better. Our customers leverage our disruptive technology to create products that support a more efficient, sustainable future. Our solutions allow for breakthroughs within various industries and applications, including electric vehicles, fast charging, 5G, renewable energy and storage, and aerospace and defense. Our people dedicate themselves to creating a global semiconductor powerhouse driving the worldwide transition from silicon-to-Silicon Carbide.