Michael Prytula

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Prytula is a Research Professor for Resource-Optimized and Climate-Adapted Construction at Potsdam University of Applied Sciences, leading the Urban Future Master's program and its Study Commission. He heads the Institute for Applied Research – Urban Future (IaF) and serves on the Departmental Council. His roles include membership in Potsdam’s Climate Council and the BBSR expert panel for Zukunft Bau. With a PhD from TU Berlin (2011), his career spans academic leadership, research at institutions like the German Institute for Urban Affairs (Difu), and international projects like the Energy Atlas Berlin.

Research focuses on urban metabolism, sustainable construction, and climate-resilient urban development. Key areas include resource-efficient building materials, adaptive housing typologies (e.g., cluster apartments), and community-oriented infrastructure. Projects like CMI.BA in Bratislava exemplify his work in ecologically/socially sustainable urban renewal. His transdisciplinary approach addresses global challenges through comparative urban studies and policy analysis.

Publications span urban energy planning, resilience strategies, and innovative housing models. Notable works include analyses of infrastructure commons, energy transition pathways, and the interplay between digital mobility and urban structures. His research emphasizes holistic systems thinking, integrating technical, social, and environmental dimensions of urban development.