Bernd Bungert

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd Bungert is a Professor at the Department VIII - Mechanical Engineering, Event Technology, Process Engineering of Berlin University of Technology. He leads the Laboratory for Mechanical Process Engineering and focuses on energy and resource efficiency, process engineering, and industrial sustainability.

His teaching includes courses such as:

• Mechanical Process Engineering
• Balance Equations for Technical Systems
• Energy and Resource Efficiency
• Thermal Process Engineering
• Unit Operations

Prof. Bungert’s research emphasizes energy efficiency in industrial systems, including compressed air networks, pumps, and heat recovery. He supervises numerous student theses in collaboration with companies like BASF, Volkswagen, and Siemens. The laboratory is equipped with advanced tools for process analysis, such as clamp-on flow meters, ultrasonic leak detectors, and energy loggers, enabling hands-on training and industrial partnerships.

Students under his guidance have tackled topics ranging from optimizing fiber production energy use to feasibility studies for renewable energy integration, reflecting his commitment to applied research and real-world problem-solving.