Natalia Ogorelysheva
Researcher (Autonomous Systems | Resilience and Adaptability) TU Dortmund
Natalia Ogorelysheva is a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Computer Science at TU Dortmund University, researching Safety and Anomaly Management in Multi-Robot Systems, with a focus on AGVs and AMRs.
She has been working hands-on with hardware, mobile robots since 2018 and was formerly Head of an Enterprise Lab at Fraunhofer IML, where she led several successful innovation projects. Her experience bridges academia and industry: she has been actively involved in technology transfer projects and startup initiatives, including her role as Robotics Team Lead in an EXIST-funded deep tech startup.
Beyond research, she is the co-founder of Deep Tech Collective e.V. and Reframing Pioneers, working to increase the visibility of FLINTA individuals and migrants in Deep Tech.
2026 Event Agenda Sessions
The Engineer of 2026: Skills for the Age of AI, Automation, and the Energy Transition
IEEE Young Engineers presentation followed by panel discussion
AI and automation and the energy transition are reshaping electrical engineering from the ground up. This panel cuts through the hype to give students a clear picture of what the industry actually needs from the next generation.
Thursday 21 May 11:55 - 12:40 Central Grid
Diversity & Inclusion - Bridging the Talent Gap
IEEE Young Engineers presentation followed by panel discussion
AI and automation and the energy transition are reshaping electrical engineering from the ground up. This panel cuts through the hype to give students a clear picture of what the industry actually needs from the next generation.
Central Grid Europe/MadridPanel: Breaking the Mould: How Engineering Leadership is Evolving
- Challenging the archetype of what a female engineering leader should look, sound, and act like
- A deep dive into the messy, non-linear reality of building leadership through technical credibility, setbacks, and self-trust
- Building mentor relationships, and how those relationships shift as your career evolves
- The next generation and how they will move into future leadership roles
Thursday 21 May 13:10 - 13:50 Electric Motor Forum Stage
Diversity & Inclusion - Bridging the Talent Gap
- Challenging the archetype of what a female engineering leader should look, sound, and act like
- A deep dive into the messy, non-linear reality of building leadership through technical credibility, setbacks, and self-trust
- Building mentor relationships, and how those relationships shift as your career evolves
- The next generation and how they will move into future leadership roles
