Claus Hartmann

Dr. Claus Hartmann is a full-time Professor of Sustainable Energy Supply at Flensburg University of Applied Sciences, where he focuses on the sustainable transformation of the energy industry. He is part of the School of Energy and Life Science and serves as an academic advisor for industrial engineering energy transition topics.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Engineering, University of Cooperative Education Stuttgart (2002-2005)
• Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Economics and Technology, Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences, Ulm University of Applied Sciences, and Rottenburg University of Forestry (2006-2008)
• Doctorate (Dr. rer. pol.) at University of Flensburg, analyzing CO2 sequestration from biomass heating power plants (2013-2015)

Research Focus:
His work emphasizes the human-centric nature of energy transition, particularly in achieving acceptance for sustainable solutions and balancing technical/economic challenges with societal needs. He specializes in energy system analysis, biomass-based carbon capture, and practical implementation strategies for decarbonization.

Advising & Consulting:
As a former department head at Stadtwerke Flensburg (2008-2014) and workshop leader for corporate transformation, he has advised companies like Trianel GmbH, Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg, and Stadtwerke St. Gallen. His approach integrates quality engineering principles with stakeholder engagement to drive actionable sustainability strategies.

Leadership & Recognition:

• Germany's Next Speaker Star 2021 (Top 16)
• Co-founder of Germany's first electrode boiler project (2008-2013)
• Speaker for over 10,000 audiences
• Podcast host of "Energy in Transition" (since 2023)