Karsten Hager

Karsten Hager serves as a Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences, teaching Sustainable mobility, Electromobility, Drones, Pollutant measurements, and GIS for the Bachelor of Civil Engineering program.

His academic background includes:

• Bachelor and Master of Science in Geography from the University of Tübingen (2007-2013)

Professional experience encompasses:

• Research Associate at the Institute of Urban Planning, University of Stuttgart (2013-2017)
• Managing Director of the Institute for City|Mobility|Energy (ISME) GmbH (since 2017)

His research interests focus on sustainable urban systems, with emphasis on:

• Electric vehicle infrastructure and adoption
• Drone-based environmental monitoring
• Air quality assessment methodologies
• Geospatial analysis for transportation planning
• Integration of mobility and energy systems in urban contexts

Through ISME GmbH, he directs applied research bridging academic theory with practical solutions for smart city development, particularly in sustainable transportation and energy-efficient urban design.