Gerald Franzl

Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Gerald Franzl is a Researcher at the University for Continuing Education Krems' Center for Distributed Systems and Sensor Networks. He holds a PhD and Dipl.-Ing. in Electrical Engineering from TU Wien. His career includes roles at MEDIORNET GmbH (2004–2007), IES Austria (2016–2019), and contributions to projects like SONDER and cFlex since 2020. He focuses on smart energy systems, optical networks, and EV charging infrastructure.

Education: TU Wien (PhD 2015, Dipl.-Ing. 2002). Certifications: Junior Project Manager (IPMA Level_D), ISTQB Tester, and Digital Transfer Manager.

Research interests include QoS routing, energy community frameworks, and interoperability standards. Key projects include

• Digitally Integrated Power Supply for EV Charging at Work (2023–2026)
• SONDER and cFlex energy communities (2019–2023)

Publications span smart grid optimization, EV charging simulation, and energy market integration. His work emphasizes cross-sector knowledge transfer and sustainable energy solutions.