Mareike Fincken

Mareike Fincken, M.Sc., is a researcher at the Institute of Applied Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics (IAPG) at Jade University of Applied Sciences in Germany. Her work focuses on integrating machine learning with geospatial analysis to optimize heat management planning for sustainable urban energy systems. She contributes to projects addressing fossil fuel dependency in residential heating and advises on geothermal energy solutions using advanced 3D metrology techniques.

• Research Focus: Geothermal potential mapping, spatiotemporal modeling, and data-driven energy transition strategies
• Projects: WärmewendeNordwest (2020-2026), CoSAIR (2021-2024), and small-scale heat planning (2024-2026), all funded by Germany's Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
• Collaborations: Works closely with Prof. Dr. Sascha Koch and multidisciplinary teams across universities and industry forums