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• Environmental Engineering
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Waste Valorization
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Federico Battista is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona. His primary research focuses on chemical engineering processes for environmental sustainability, particularly in waste valorization and biorefinery systems. He leads the 'Environmental and Bioprocess Chemical Engineering' research group managing the LABICAB laboratory, specializing in organic waste treatment for biofuel and high-value compound production. Research projects include the EU-funded LIFE DIMITRA (anaerobic digestate valorization), BRIC INAIL (biochemical hydrogen production from waste), and AgriLoop (circular agriculture via residues). His work integrates anaerobic digestion, biogas upgrading, and membrane technologies for nutrient recovery. Teaching includes modules on waste biotreatment, inorganic chemistry, and life cycle assessment. He advises PhD programs in Biotechnology and participates in governance roles across multiple academic committees. Key technical contributions span biohydrogen production optimization, biorefinery platform development, and sustainable waste-to-resource systems with a focus on circular economy principles.

Sandra RosenbergerView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Biogas Technology
• Renewable Energy
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sandra Rosenberger is a Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science (IuI) at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, where she also serves as Dean of Studies (DVW). Her research focuses on sustainable energy systems, biogas technology, and environmental engineering. She leads projects addressing biogas plant optimization, regional energy systems integration, and logistics sustainability. Key projects include developing strategies for post-subsidy biogas operations and analyzing hydrogen infrastructure potentials. Rosenberger teaches courses in energy engineering, environmental technology, and sustainability for engineers. She actively contributes to climate protection initiatives at the university and publishes on topics such as biogas economics, membrane filtration for nutrient recovery, and renewable energy storage solutions. Office: AA 0006 (Dean's Office), SD 0009 (Laboratory) Phone: +49 541 969-3750 (Dean's Office), +49 541 969-2957 (Lab) Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining technical innovation with socio-economic factors. Notable contributions include studies on biomethane's role in energy grids, green hydrogen production potentials, and optimizing digestate treatment processes.

• Renewable Energy Engineering
• Thermal Systems
• Solar Cooling
• +5 more

Prof. Paul Kohlenbach holds the position of Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering/Renewable Energy at BHT Berlin, leading the Mechanical Engineering – Renewable Energies (M.Eng) program. He is affiliated with Faculty VIII, specializing in Mechanical, Process, and Event Technology. His expertise spans refrigeration technologies, solar energy systems, hydrogen technologies, and energy storage. Education: PhD (Dr.-Ing.) from TU Berlin (2003-2006), Dipl.-Ing. in Energy and Process Engineering (TU Berlin, 1996-2000), with international stints at ANU, University of Auckland, and TU Darmstadt. International Roles: Member of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) Management Committee and German delegate to IIR's Executive Committee, as well as Subtask Leader for the IEA SHC Task 65 on Solar Cooling in Sunbelt Regions. Research focuses on solar cooling, renewable energy integration, and sustainable technologies. Key areas include photovoltaic-driven cooling systems, hydrogen energy, and thermal modeling. Awards include the Denis Joseph Award (2009) and WR Ahern Award (2011). Teaching responsibilities include courses on thermodynamics, solar systems, and renewable energy engineering at both bachelor’s and master’s levels. He supervises PhD candidates working on atmospheric water harvesting and waste heat recovery from PEM electrolysis. Grants: Leadership in IEA Task 65 and contributions to EU-funded projects on energy systems and building renovation. Labs/Teams: Active in the KEE Laboratory at BHT Berlin, developing test facilities for direct air capture of CO₂ and atmospheric water harvesting.

Lion HirthView profile

Professor

• Energy Policy
• Renewables
• Electricity Markets
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Prof. Lion Hirth is a Professor of Energy Policy at the Hertie School, a Berlin-based public policy institution. He leads the Centre for Sustainability and founded Neon, an energy economics consulting firm, alongside Strommarkttreffen, a 5,000-member energy professional network. His expertise spans renewables, electricity markets, and energy policy, with extensive advisory work for governments (e.g., Germany, EU), international agencies (IEA), and private sector entities. Before his academic career, he spent five years in industry prior to earning his Ph.D. His research focuses on sustainable energy transitions, policy design, and energy system flexibility, published in top-tier journals and recognized with multiple awards. His current projects include the ARIADNE Model comparison initiative and the SENTINEL laboratory for sustainable transitions. Research Interests: Energy policy frameworks, renewable integration, electricity market design, decarbonization pathways, and the economic implications of energy transitions. His work emphasizes practical policy solutions and data-driven analysis, leveraging platforms like the ENTSO-E Transparency Platform to enhance market transparency. Awards & Recognition: Academic publications have garnered significant attention and accolades, though specific award names are not listed in the provided text. His contributions have been widely cited, influencing both academic and policy circles globally. Grants & Funding: The Karl Schlecht Foundation funds his professorship, supporting his research and teaching activities. Collaborations involve international organizations and private sector partners, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to energy challenges. Labs & Initiatives: Leads the Sustainable energy transitions laboratory (SENTINEL) and contributes to the ARIADNE Model comparison project, advancing methodologies for evaluating policy impacts in energy systems.

Mahshid HasankhaniView profile

Researcher

• Sustainability Engineering
• Decentralized Energy Systems
• Hydrogen Integration
• +3 more

Mahshid Hasankhani is a researcher in the Design for Sustainability section at TU Delft's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering. Her work focuses on creating smart, integrated, and decentralized energy systems leveraging hydrogen and battery storage technologies. With a background in spatial planning and analysis, she explores innovative design approaches for sustainable energy networks. Her research emphasizes real-world experiments in urban environments to evaluate dynamic energy system improvements. She is involved in the RELEASE research project addressing fundamental scientific and technological challenges in energy transitions. Key areas of exploration include socio-technical coordination for hydrogen integration, regional energy network design dilemmas, and multi-faceted challenges in Dutch energy systems. Her recent publications analyze social dynamics, policy-practice gaps, and infrastructure complexities related to renewable energy transitions. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, though her involvement in high-impact projects like RELEASE indicates significant academic contribution. She holds no ancillary activities since 2021 and maintains a dedicated focus on full-time academic research.

• Renewable Energy
• Photovoltaics
• Photonics
• +7 more

Youssef JOUANE is an Associate Professor at CESI (France), affiliated with the Engineering and Numerical Tools research team. He holds a Ph.D. in Energy and Materials Sciences (2012, University of Strasbourg) and advanced degrees in Physics and Materials Science. His research focuses on renewable energy systems, particularly photovoltaics, smart building integration, and AI-driven energy management. He teaches across engineering disciplines, including photovoltaics, materials science, and signal processing, at various academic levels (B.Sc. to M.Sc.). His work integrates artificial intelligence with building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) to optimize energy prediction and decarbonization. Recent studies emphasize deep learning models for short-term energy forecasting and hybrid systems for winter building applications. He co-supervises PhD students at the University of Limoges, Kochi University of Technology (Japan), and the University of Strasbourg. Key contributions include leveraging synthetic data for AI model enhancement, photogrammetry for energy production analysis, and material science advancements in perovskite solar cells. His research bridges theoretical and applied domains, addressing global energy sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary innovation.

Srinivas GarimellaView profile

Professor

• Heat Transfer
• Combustion
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• +6 more

Srinivas Garimella is the Hightower Chair in Engineering and Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology's Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, leading the Sustainable Thermal Systems Laboratory. He holds a PhD from The Ohio State University (1990) and has held academic and industry roles including positions at Iowa State University, Western Michigan University, Battelle Memorial Institute, and General Motors. His research focuses on sustainable energy systems, including absorption heat pumps, phase-change microchannel heat exchangers, and thermal management for automotive and building applications. He has pioneered studies on heat and mass transfer in binary mixtures, supercritical fluid dynamics, and energy efficiency solutions. Honors include the ASME ICNMM 2012 Outstanding Researcher Award, Ohio State Alumni Achievement Award, and NSF CAREER Award. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing global challenges in decarbonization and energy sustainability. Education: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 1990 M.S., Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 1984 B.Tech, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India, 1982 Research interests span heat transfer mechanics, combustion optimization, and renewable energy integration. His lab develops novel thermal systems for buildings, vehicles, and industrial processes, emphasizing scalable, sustainable solutions.

Marta HatzellView profile

Associate Professor

• Electrochemical Engineering
• Clean Energy Technologies
• Water Treatment and Desalination
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Marta Hatzell is the Woodruff Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering & Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Georgia Tech, leading the WATER Lab. Her research focuses on electrifying catalytic and separation processes for sustainable industrial systems, including electrolysis, fuel cells, desalination, and solar energy conversion. She serves as Senior Editor of ACS Energy Letters and leads initiatives in the Strategic Energy Institute. Education: Ph.D. & M.Eng. Environmental Engineering, Pennsylvania State University (2014) M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University (2010) B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University (2009) Research Interests: Electrochemical engineering, clean energy technologies, water-energy nexus, carbon capture, and materials science. Her work bridges fundamental materials science with system-level analyses to enable decarbonized industrial processes. Recent efforts include solar-driven ammonia production, PV-ZLD systems, and bipolar membrane electrolysis for CO2 valorization. Awards: ACS Sustainable Chemistry Award NSF CAREER Award Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award Grants & Labs: Leads the WATER Lab and collaborates with industry/government on projects like solar-thermal desalination. Active in National Academy of Engineering initiatives on water-energy nexus and negative emissions technologies.

Eerika BorgentorpView profile

Researcher

• Smart Buildings
• Sustainability
• Real Estate Economics
• +5 more

Eerika Borgentorp is a Visitor (Faculty) in the Department of Built Environment and Real Estate Economics at Aalto University. Her academic background includes a Doctor of Science (Technology) from Aalto University School of Engineering (2023), a Master's degree in Engineering (2018), and earlier technical degrees. She has conducted extensive research on smart buildings, sustainability, energy efficiency, and real estate economics. Her research focuses on Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) applications, green building performance, and low-carbon urban development. She has contributed to over 15 peer-reviewed publications and led the Smart Ready Buildings for People and Resource Flow in Sharing Cities project. She currently participates in the Green Asset Debt & Bond Platform (GADB) project exploring real estate markets' financial mechanisms. Professional activities include visiting research positions at Singapore University of Technology and Design (2023), University of California, Berkeley (2022-2023), and speaking engagements at international conferences. Her work bridges academic research with industry applications through studies on smart building profitability, EU policy implementation, and cold climate sustainability. Media coverage highlights her contributions to smart building advancements, including analysis of Europe's most intelligent buildings and energy transition strategies. Her research emphasizes practical solutions for achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and climate action.

Diane KraalView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Taxation Law and Policy
• Renewable Energy Taxation
• Natural Resource Taxation
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Dr Diane Kraal is an Adjunct Professor at Monash University's Business Law & Taxation Impact Labs within the Monash Business School. Her research focuses on Australian taxation law and policy, with a particular emphasis on renewable energy taxation, natural resource taxation (including resource rent taxes and royalties), and energy justice. She employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, including comparative studies, historical research, and Bourdieu's social practice theory. Dr Kraal has held senior roles in financial management across sectors like mining, accounting, and academia, including eight years as Manager (Taxation and Banking) at La Trobe University. Research & Projects: She leads and collaborates on major projects such as the RACE for 2030 CRC, investigating clean energy transitions, and the 'Energy Justice and Social Contract Project' in France. Recent outputs include analyses of hydrogen exports, electric vehicles, and tax policy in Australia and internationally. Awards: Recipient of the 2018 Monash Business School Dean's Commendation and 2015 ANU Visiting Fellowship. Her work contributes to UN SDGs related to climate action and sustainable development. Advisory Roles: Committee member of the Energy Justice Project (Université de Pau, France) and participant in UN Climate Change Conferences (2018-2022). She has advised Papua New Guinea on petroleum tax reforms, influencing their 2017 National Budget.

Jukka LassilaView profile

Professor

• Energy Engineering
• Power Systems
• Smart Grids
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Jukka Lassila is a tenured Full Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering within the LUT School of Energy Systems at Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT. His research focuses on energy transition challenges, particularly in electricity distribution networks, renewable energy integration, and smart grid technologies. He leads studies on grid asset management, demand response mechanisms, and the socio-technical impacts of distributed energy resources. Key areas of investigation include: Optimization of distribution network tariffs and customer behavior under volatile energy markets Climate resilience of infrastructure (e.g., wind/snow impact on grid reliability) Hydrogen valley feasibility studies in Finnish regions Electric vehicle charging dynamics in Nordic climates Multi-functional energy storage systems for grid stability Recent work highlights trends toward: Integration of distributed generation and storage Market-driven grid flexibility solutions Climate adaptation of rural distribution networks His research outputs emphasize practical applications for distribution system operators (DSOs), including tariff design frameworks, outage mitigation strategies, and techno-economic analysis of emerging technologies like vehicle-to-grid interfaces.

• Energy Law
• Energy Security
• Political Science
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Javad Keypour is a Lecturer at the Department of Law, School of Business and Governance, Tallinn University of Technology (since September 2024). He previously held roles such as Senior Expert of Energy Law (April–August 2024) and Junior Research Fellow (2019–2024). His research focuses on energy law, EU legal frameworks, energy security, and geopolitical dynamics. He holds a PhD (2024) and M.A. (2019) from Tallinn University of Technology. Education includes a PhD in Law (2024), M.A. in International Relations (2019), and prior degrees in Chemical Engineering (B.Sc., M.Sc.). He has conducted extensive research on energy policy, including projects on gas market regulation, flaring reduction in Iran, and Caspian energy dynamics. His work bridges legal analysis with geopolitical strategy, emphasizing EU energy security and legal adaptation during energy transitions. Research interests span energy law, EU policy, geopolitical energy dynamics, and sustainable development. Notable awards include the 2022 School of Business and Governance Best Research Article Award. He has supervised two master’s theses and contributed to projects like Georgia’s strategic asset legislation. His publications analyze EU hydrogen strategies, Crimea’s energy implications, and post-Soviet energy geopolitics. Key administrative roles include Editor-in-Chief of Energy Diplomacy Journal since 2015 and previous positions in energy think tanks. Public outreach includes interviews on EU energy policy with Estonian Public Broadcasting and The Geopolitical Puzzle podcast.

Vivek SrikrishnanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Climate Risk Management
• Systems Modeling
• Decision Analysis
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Vivek Srikrishnan is Assistant Professor in Cornell University's Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering. His research develops approaches to manage climate risk for societal systems, focusing on flood risk and energy system resilience under uncertainty. Education includes: PhD in Energy and Mineral Engineering, Penn State University (2018) MS in Energy and Mineral Engineering, Penn State University (2015) BA in Philosophy, University of Illinois (2004) BS in Mathematics, University of Illinois (2004) Research employs systems engineering, decision science, and data science methods to quantify climate impacts and evaluate risk management strategies. Current projects address floodplain management decisions, electricity grid vulnerability, and forest management under climate change. Srikrishnan teaches Environmental Systems Analysis (BEE 4750/5750) and Climate Risk Management (BEE 4850/5850), emphasizing computational approaches to environmental decision-making. Honors include the Cornell Atkinson Venture Fund award (2025) supporting climate solutions research. Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation in agent-based modeling, uncertainty quantification, and integrated assessment of climate risks across multiple sectors.

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Sustainable Development
• Energy Efficiency
• +3 more

Yinyan Liu is a Lecturer in the Integrated Sustainability Analysis Group at the University of Sydney's School of Physics. She coordinates and teaches postgraduate courses in the Master of Sustainability Program, focusing on data-driven methods for sustainable energy systems. Her research emphasizes optimizing renewable energy systems, distributed energy networks, and photovoltaic (PV) operations. Education Ph.D. in Electrical and Information Engineering, University of Sydney Master’s degree, Tsinghua University Research Interests Dr. Liu’s work combines engineering, computer science, and renewable energy to enhance energy system efficiency and resilience. Key areas include: Modeling and optimization of integrated energy systems Decentralized renewable energy systems for decarbonization PV system operation and maintenance Publications Her recent work explores smart grid technologies, home energy management systems, and non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM). She has published in journals like IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid and Applied Energy , focusing on topics such as energy storage optimization and machine learning applications in flow measurement. Teaching & Supervision She teaches data-driven techniques in sustainability, including: PHYS5032 - Techniques for Sustainability Analysis PHYS4801 - Industrial Ecology ENVI3114/ENVI5707 - Energy and the Environment Collaborations She leads a Tsinghua University collaboration on virtual power plants integrating electric vehicles for decarbonization in Australia and China.

Sibylle BraungardtView profile

Research Fellow

• Climate Policy
• Energy Efficiency
• Renewable Energy
• +4 more

Dr. Sibylle Braungardt is a Senior Researcher and Group Leader in the Energy & Climate Protection Division at the Öko-Institut e.V. in Freiburg, Germany. She specializes in energy policy, climate protection strategies, and the decarbonization of heating systems. Her work focuses on transitioning energy systems toward sustainability, particularly in the building sector and renewable energy integration. Education & Professional Experience: Since 2017: Senior Researcher at Öko-Institut e.V., leading projects on heat transition and energy efficiency. 2013–2017: Research Associate at Fraunhofer ISI, analyzing energy markets and policy. 2006–2011: PhD in Physics at ICFO (Barcelona), followed by postdoctoral research in photonics. 2008–2011: Master's in Environmental Sciences from Fernuniversität Hagen. Research Focus: Braungardt’s research bridges technical, policy, and social dimensions of climate action. She develops scenarios for energy system decarbonization, evaluates policy measures (e.g., EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive), and assesses social aspects of building renovations. Her work emphasizes socially just transitions and the alignment of energy infrastructure with net-zero goals. Key Projects: National implementation of the EU Building Directive (EPBD) through interdisciplinary analysis. Analysis of funding mechanisms for energy-efficient building renovations targeting low-income households. Climate neutrality pathways for heat supply under the German Climate Protection Act. Support for EU member states in creating climate-social plans under the Technical Support Instrument. Grants & Collaboration: Braungardt collaborates with EU institutions, national ministries (e.g., BMWK), and international stakeholders. Her work is funded by grants such as the European Commission’s Renewable Heating and Cooling Pathways project and the BMWK-funded Climate Protection Scenarios 2050. Labs & Teams: She leads the Heat Transition & Efficiency team at Öko-Institut, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between climate scientists, legal experts, and policymakers.