Michael Riesener

Michael Riesener serves as Associate Professor at RWTH Aachen University and Managing Director of RWTH Innovation GmbH, while leading the Deep Tech Innovation research area and participating in the Rectorate Commission for Translation. His interdisciplinary work bridges academic research with industrial technology transfer in production systems and sustainable manufacturing.

His research focuses on circular economy integration, factory planning automation, and sustainable business model innovation. Key interests include developing frameworks for circular production structures, scalable factory concepts for green hydrogen, and digital shadow applications for manufacturing reconfiguration. His work emphasizes data-driven approaches to reduce environmental impact while maintaining economic viability in global production networks.

Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal strong trends in systematic literature reviews on circular production costs and structures, machine learning applications in quality control, and strategic frameworks for sustainable factory planning. His interdisciplinary approach connects engineering principles with environmental science and business strategy, particularly in electrolyzer manufacturing scaling and subscription-based sustainability models.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and grants activities are not detailed in provided texts, though his leadership roles at RWTH Innovation GmbH suggest significant involvement in technology transfer initiatives and industry-academia collaboration projects. As Managing Director, he oversees funding mechanisms supporting deep tech commercialization, but specific grant awards or student supervision details remain undisclosed.

Labs and Teams: He actively contributes to the Smart Logistics Cluster and Prolog-HCIC research group at RWTH Aachen, focusing on logistics optimization, digital factory planning, and circular production system development. These teams develop practical frameworks for scalable production systems and sustainable business models through close industry partnerships.