Marc Ringel

Marc Ringel is a Full Professor of Energy Economics in the Sustainable Management - Energy and Sustainable Mobilities programs at Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Sciences (HfWU), Germany. He also holds the European Chair for Sustainable Development and Climate Transition at Sciences Po Paris, France. Additionally, he has served as a Visiting Researcher at the School of Governance, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (2019–2021).

His research focuses on energy economics, climate policy, environmental economics, and EU energy governance. His work examines energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, smart cities, green finance, and the political economy of the energy transition. His expertise is rooted in both academic research and extensive policy experience.

The recent publications highlight a strong focus on the European Green Deal, EU energy governance reform, energy security in light of the Ukraine war, green finance mechanisms, and sustainable urban development. His work often employs stakeholder analysis and comparative policy evaluation to assess the effectiveness and acceptance of energy and climate policies.

• European Green Deal and Governance: Analyzing stakeholder perspectives on governance reform and the 'hardening' of soft governance.
• Energy Security and Geopolitics: Assessing the impact of the Russian war on EU energy policy and the shift between climate and security objectives.
• Green Finance: Investigating the role of banks in mobilizing private capital for the energy transition, particularly for retail customers.
• Energy Efficiency and Markets: Reviewing the German energy advice market and the design of national energy efficiency strategies.
• Sustainable Urban Development: Comparing smart city approaches in Germany and the MENA region.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• His work has been cited over 1,100 times, indicating significant scholarly impact.
• He is a sought-after expert, having advised major institutions like the European Commission, German Bundestag, and GIZ.
• His publications in high-impact journals and policy reports for the Joint Research Centre (JRC) reflect his influence in the field.

Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, his role as a full professor and research leader implies advising PhD and Master's candidates. He has been a principal investigator or key contributor to numerous policy research projects for the European Commission and German federal ministries, securing significant research funding for studies on energy efficiency, climate policy, and the Energy Union.

Labs and Teams: He is associated with the research initiative ESYS (Energy Systems of the Future), a project of Germany's national science academies, where he has co-authored major reports on EU energy governance. His research is highly collaborative, involving networks across European universities and policy institutions.