Marie Otte

Marie Otte is a Research Associate at the Chair of Urban Water Management at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), working with the Urban Water-Energy-Food Nexus research group since 2025.

Her educational background includes:

• Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from TUM (2025)
• Bachelor of Engineering in Energy, Building and Environmental Technology from HTWK Leipzig (2020)
• Study abroad at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland (2022)

Ms. Otte's research focuses on Urban Water Management and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus, with particular interest in sustainable urban water systems, water policy frameworks, and climate protection strategies for cities. Her work contributes to developing integrated solutions that address the complex interconnections between water, energy, and food systems in urban environments.

Her professional experience includes:

• Student assistant at the Chair of Urban Water Management (2024-2025)
• Student Assistant at the TUM Sustainability Office (2024)
• Internship with German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) GmbH in water policy (2022-2023)

As part of the Chair of Urban Water Management led by Professor Jörg E. Drewes, Ms. Otte contributes to research on sustainable water management solutions addressing contemporary urban challenges.