Gunar Gutzeit

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gunar Gutzeit serves as Professor for Urban Water Management with a focus on Water Supply at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, where he additionally holds the position of Dean. His office is located in House 1, Room 2.32, with office hours on Thursdays from 10:00 to 12:00 a.m. by prior email registration.

His academic foundation includes:

• Environmental Engineering studies at TU Berlin
• Doctoral research in Wastewater Management at TU Hamburg-Harburg

Professor Gutzeit's research centers on integrated urban water systems, emphasizing sustainable water supply infrastructure, wastewater treatment engineering, and resource recovery within municipal contexts. His work bridges theoretical hydrology with practical utility management, addressing climate resilience and aging infrastructure challenges in German water networks. Industry collaboration remains central to his approach, drawing from extensive field experience in water utility operations.

Prior to his professorship, he held progressive leadership roles across Germany's water sector including Managing Director positions and project management at major utilities. His teaching integrates real-world case studies from EURAWASSER and REMONDIS Aqua engagements, particularly focusing on contract management and technical operations within public-private partnerships.