Matthias Jordan

Dr.-Ing. Matthias Jordan is a researcher at the Department of Systems Analysis and Sustainability Assessment, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Germany. His work focuses on bioenergy systems, climate policy, and sustainable resource allocation within the German energy transition.

• Affiliations: UFZ (since 2021), DBFZ collaboration
• Key Research Areas: Bioenergy optimization, BECCS assessment, energy system modeling, sustainable biomass utilization, climate policy integration

His recent publications analyze biomass allocation under climate neutrality goals, techno-economic modeling of bioenergy systems, and policy evaluations for renewable expansion. Jordan has received multiple awards including the UFZ Research Prize 2024 and Poster Award at EUBCE 2019.

• Scientific Contributions:
  • Developed BENOPT model system for bioenergy optimization
  • Co-authored EE-Monitor for nature-friendly energy transition
  • Lead studies on bioeconomy sustainability metrics