David Wöß

Dipl.-Ing. Dr. David Wöß is a researcher at the Institute of Process and Energy Engineering at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) in Vienna, Austria. He serves as Head of Research Group at IVET, focusing on energy optimization, exergy analysis, and process simulation. His work bridges academic research and industrial applications in the energy sector, with significant contributions to sustainable energy systems development in Austria.

Dr. Wöß's research interests center on energy integration, storage solutions, decarbonization strategies, and sustainable energy systems. He investigates smart grids, energy efficiency, policy frameworks, and renewable energy adoption across various scales. His work addresses critical challenges in transitioning to 100% renewable energy systems, with particular attention to hybrid storage solutions, sector coupling, and the integration of decentralized energy resources into existing infrastructure. His research has practical applications in industrial energy optimization and urban energy planning.

His recent publications and presentations demonstrate a clear trend toward analyzing comprehensive energy system transitions, with increasing focus on climate resilience and adaptation. He examines how energy systems can withstand and adapt to climate change impacts, particularly drought conditions in urban environments. His work connects energy technology with climate science, showing how renewable energy integration must consider changing environmental conditions. The interdisciplinary nature of his research spans engineering, environmental science, and policy analysis.

• Staatspreis 2015 in the Energy and Efficiency category for his work on exergy-optimized production operations

Dr. Wöß has led numerous research projects focused on energy optimization and sustainable technologies. His work with industry partners like Voigt+Wipp Industrial Research demonstrates strong knowledge transfer between academia and industry. He has contributed to multiple third-party funded projects at BOKU, particularly in the areas of energy storage, renewable integration, and industrial process optimization. His research group at IVET actively collaborates with both academic institutions and industry partners to develop practical energy solutions.

As Head of Research Group at IVET, Dr. Wöß leads a team focused on energy optimization, exergy analysis, and process simulation. His research group works closely with the Institute of Process and Energy Engineering at BOKU, contributing to the university's strong position in sustainable energy research. The team collaborates with international partners on energy system modeling and optimization projects, with particular expertise in integrating renewable energy sources into existing infrastructure while maintaining system stability and efficiency.