Lukas Gnam

Lukas Gnam holds the position of Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland's Energie-Umweltmanagement department. His work focuses on energy transition challenges, particularly in renewable energy integration, district heating optimization, and smart energy systems. He has co-authored over 49 publications, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to energy system modeling, user-centric energy management, and decarbonization strategies. Key projects include studies on wind power utilization in district heating networks, socially-accepted home energy management systems, and P2P energy trading models.

His research combines technical innovation with socio-economic analysis, addressing both infrastructure upgrades and end-user behavior. Collaborations involve institutions like 4ward Energy Research GmbH and TU Wien, focusing on projects such as BEYOND, Empower Citizens, and Hybrid DH DEMO. Gnam's work often employs mixed-integer linear programming and co-simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/IDA-ICE) to evaluate energy system performance under diverse scenarios.

Publications highlight advancements in thermal storage pooling, fossil fuel reduction via PV integration, and long-term heating demand forecasting considering demographic shifts. His projects aim to bridge gaps between technical feasibility and societal acceptance in achieving climate-neutral energy systems.