Christoph Schmidl

Christoph Schmidl serves as Head of the Master's program in Renewable Energy Systems & Technical Energy Management at the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, Faculty of Technology, Institute for Sustainability. Based at the Wieselburg Campus, he leads significant research initiatives focused on sustainable energy solutions and emissions reduction.

Dr. Schmidl's research spans multiple critical areas in sustainable energy, with a particular emphasis on renewable energy systems, technical energy management, and emissions reduction from heating technologies. His work integrates engineering solutions with user behavior analysis to develop practical, sustainable energy approaches that address real-world challenges in the energy transition.

His recent publication trends reveal a strong focus on firewood stove emissions, energy communities, and user-centered energy solutions. The research shows increasing attention to citizen science approaches, stakeholder engagement in energy communities, and technical innovations for zero-emission heating technologies. His work bridges technical engineering with social aspects of energy consumption.

Dr. Schmidl leads multiple research projects including EigenStrom2Go, Clean Tech Club, NETSE, E-Red, and RealLifeBiomass, which collectively address various aspects of sustainable energy transition. These projects involve collaborations with industry partners, research institutions, and community stakeholders to develop practical solutions for energy challenges.

His work with the Clean Tech Club establishes educational pathways for young talents, particularly focusing on engaging girls in energy technology fields. The project creates innovation spaces where students can develop practical skills and solutions for the energy transition through hands-on experimentation and collaboration with industry experts.