Florian Kretschmer

Florian Kretschmer is a researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Institute of Sanitary Engineering and Water Pollution Control. His work focuses on urban water systems, wastewater energy recovery, stormwater management, and digital water infrastructure planning.

• Research Themes: Sewer Operation, Renewable Energy from Wastewater, Stormwater Management, Digital Water (BIM), Circular Economy in Water Systems.

Key Trends in Publications: His research emphasizes wastewater as a resource for heat and energy, sustainable urban drainage, and integrating water infrastructure into regional energy concepts. Keywords include Environmental Engineering, Renewable Energy, Urban Sustainability, and Digital Water Systems.

• Media Engagements: Featured in Austrian outlets (2023-2024) discussing wastewater energy solutions and urban stream daylighting.
• Conference Participation: Regularly presents at international events like IWA World Water Congress, SDEWES, and European International Conference on Transforming Urban Systems.

Project Leadership: Managed 34 projects since 2004, including EU-funded REEF 2W (2017-2020) and Albanian water sector capacity-building initiatives (2019-2021). Current projects include Mannersdorf climate fit! (2025) and ProBACH (2021-2027).