Sebastian Ammann

Sebastian Ammann is a Lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in the College of Engineering and Architecture. He co-leads the Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage research group at the Institute of Mechanical and Energy Engineering (IME). His office is located at Technikumstrasse 21, Room E300/E311, 6048 Horw.

Research Interests:
Sebastian specializes in thermal energy systems, with emphasis on:

• Seasonal thermal storage technologies
• Sustainable heating/cooling solutions
• Material durability for energy applications
• Techno-economic optimization of renewable systems

Research Projects:
He has led/contributed to 20+ projects, including:

• SwissSTES (multiple phases)
• BigStoreSwarm (large-scale storage networks)
• H-eat (efficient heating systems)
• Microalgae for Carbon Dioxide Removal
• High-temperature thermal storage for industrial processes

Publications:
His articles span thermodynamics, polymer science, and energy engineering, with recurring themes in experimental validation of storage materials, system optimization, and novel measurement techniques. Recent work emphasizes scalable geothermal storage and biomaterial interactions.

Labs & Teams:
As co-leader of the Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage group, he oversees research on borehole storage systems, insulation materials, and thermal management for industrial/space applications.