Tabitha Hackenberg

Tabitha Hackenberg is a research associate and doctoral candidate at the Department of Energy and Environmental Management, European University of Flensburg. She holds an M. Eng in Energy and Environmental Management and lectures on Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for energy modeling, simulation, and quantitative research methods.

• PhD focus: Integrating energy system analysis with spatial techniques for sustainable energy systems in developing countries
• Prior work: Energy system modeling, spatial analysis, and rural electrification planning

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Egerton University, Kenya
• Master of Engineering in Energy and Environmental Management, European University of Flensburg

Research Interests

Tabitha specializes in renewable energy planning for rural areas in developing countries, utilizing geospatial techniques to optimize electrification strategies. Her work bridges energy system modeling with spatial analysis to address sustainability challenges in low-income regions.

Scientific Awards

• DAAD (EPOS) scholarship recipient during her master's studies

Professional Background

With industry experience in bottling and packaging manufacturing in East Africa, she transitioned to academia in 2016. From 2018-2019, she served as a research/teaching assistant at the Institute for Energy and Environmental Management, continuing her work as a research associate while pursuing her doctorate.