Dirk Wittowsky

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dirk Wittowsky is the head of the Institute for Mobility and Urban Planning (imobis) at the University of Duisburg-Essen. The institute integrates research and teaching on sustainable mobility and urban transformation, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges like climate protection, social equity, and technological innovation in transportation systems.

• Research Focus: Resource-efficient urban structures, post-fossil energy transitions, and integrated mobility planning.
• Teaching: Offers modules such as City and Traffic Management, Public Transport Systems, and Urban Design, emphasizing practical applications and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Projects: Involved in initiatives like R2K-Klim+ (climate adaptability in freight transport), NEQ (sustainable energy systems), and Walkability Audits to improve urban livability.