Beat Wellig

Beat Wellig is a Professor of Thermodynamics, Process Engineering, and Environmental Technology at the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture (HSLU T&A). He holds a PhD from ETH Zurich in High-Pressure Process Engineering and has extensive academic and industry experience. His research focuses on thermal separation processes, environmental technology, process integration (including Pinch Analysis), heat pumps, and cooling systems.

Wellig has led over 30 projects, including work on carbon capture, solar integration, and energy-efficient industrial processes. He has authored approximately 70 scientific publications and holds a patent for thermal networking of household appliances. His contributions span academia, industry collaboration, and applied research in energy systems.

Key projects include the SWEET DeCarbCH initiative for industrial decarbonization and the PinCH software development for process analysis. His work emphasizes energy efficiency, sustainable industrial processes, and innovative thermal technologies.