Martin Patel

Dr. Martin Patel is a full professor and Chair for Energy Efficiency at the University of Geneva, Switzerland. His research focuses on energy savings, emission reduction, bio-based products, and environmental-economic assessments. He leads the Energy Track in the Environmental Master Programme (MUSE) and coordinates international projects on energy transition, including roles in SCCER consortia. Previously, he held academic positions at Utrecht University and worked at the Fraunhofer Institute and ECOFYS. His work integrates techno-economic modeling, policy analysis, and sustainability metrics to address climate change and resource efficiency challenges.

Educational background: Chemical Engineering (University of Karlsruhe, 1992), PhD in Carbon Cycle Dynamics from Utrecht University (1999). He has extensive experience in energy systems, policy evaluation, and interdisciplinary research. His projects involve stakeholders from academia, governments, and industry, aiming to bridge research and real-world implementation.

Key research areas include energy efficiency in industry and buildings, renewable energy integration, and climate policy design. He has supervised numerous doctoral students and authored over 200 publications, focusing on energy storage, district heating, and transition pathways. His work emphasizes translating technical innovations into actionable policies and sustainable practices.