Norbert Reintjes

Prof. Norbert Reintjes is a Professor in the Department of Applied Natural Sciences at Technische Hochschule Lübeck. His expertise spans industrial ecology, climate protection, and environmental policy. He holds a PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg and a diploma in Biology (Dipl.-Biol.).

Educations:

• 1997-2004: PhD in Zoology/Ecology, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
• 1988-1993: Biology studies, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
• 1986-1988: Training as Biological-Technical Assistant

Research Focus:
Prof. Reintjes specializes in sustainable industrial systems, EU energy efficiency policies, eco-design regulations, and environmental management strategies. His work integrates policy development with ecological research, particularly in tropical ecosystems. He has led projects on pesticide management, biodiversity conservation in West Africa, and ecologically oriented studies in Ecuador.

Professional Experience:
2006-2012: Led energy efficiency and product policy initiatives, managing EU projects related to eco-design and environmental labeling. 2003-2006: Researcher at PAN Germany (Pesticide Action Network). 1997-2002: Deputy Director of a tropical research station in Ivory Coast's Comoé National Park and lecturer at University of Würzburg. 1995-1997: Environmental advisor to Benin's national plant protection service via the German Development Service. 1994: Conducted biodiversity studies in Ecuador's Amazon region.

Labs/Teams: Associated with kopol - Institut für Ökologie und Politik GmbH for applied ecological policy research.