Alois Resch

Alois Resch is an Assistant Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, affiliated with the Research Center Wels and ASiC Center of Excellence Energy. He holds a Dr. techn. (Doctor of Technology), BSc, and MSc. His research focuses on advancing renewable energy technologies through interdisciplinary approaches.

Research interests include:

• Photovoltaic-thermal hybrid systems and spectral splitting techniques
• Thermal energy storage optimization for district heating networks
• Mathematical modeling of energy grids and resilience enhancement
• Economic analysis of renewable integration in heating/cooling systems

Recent publications (2022-2023) predominantly explore thermal energy storage solutions, district heating networks, and sensor technologies for energy systems. This reflects a consistent focus on improving efficiency and economic viability of renewable thermal technologies.

Active research projects:

• ICE4H&C - ICE-Heating and Cooling (2024-2025): Developing ice storage systems for residential buildings
• RESINET (2021-2022): Enhancing resilience of renewable energy grids
• FTI OÖ Methodenentwicklung (2018-2022): Optimization methods for energy flow networks

Leads research at the ASiC Center of Excellence Energy focusing on hybrid solar collectors and thermal storage systems. Serves as reviewer for journals including Solar Energy and Electrical Engineering.