Simon Möller

Simon Möller is a doctoral student and research associate at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) and a lecturer at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). His research focuses on Science and Technology Studies (STS), innovation in building technologies, and human-technology interaction in energy systems. He is part of LMU's 'Local Fit' working group, addressing sustainable development, climate adaptation, and energy transition challenges.

Education: Master's in Sociology and Economics from LMU (2016). Prior to academia, he worked as a project supervisor at Arqum GmbH in environmental consulting (2016–2018). At LMU since 2018, he has contributed to projects like 'EffKom,' investigating energy-efficient heating systems and stakeholder dynamics in smart home technologies. Since 2023, he teaches sociology courses at TUM’s BA program 'Vocational Education.'

Research Interests:

• Human-Technology Interaction in Building Technologies
• Innovation Processes in Smart Home Systems
• Practice Theories and Qualitative Methods
• Climate Adaptation Strategies in Urban Districts

Key Projects:

• 'EffKom' (Energy-Efficient Living Comfort): User-centric automation of heating systems.
• Analysis of energy performance gaps in multi-apartment buildings.

Awards: Recipient of the Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt) Support Program (2023–present).

Labs/Teams: Member of LMU's 'Local Fit' research group and the 'Innovation, Society & Public Policy' cluster at TUM's STS Department.