Pascal Kienast

Pascal Kienast is a Lecturer and Scientist at the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, School of Engineering, specializing in energy systems, digitalization, and sustainability. He coordinates continuing education programs including CAS Sustainable Smart Cities & Regions and WBK Data, Energy and Mobility for Sustainable Smart Cities & Regions.

• Education: E-MBA in Sustainable Business (Business School Lausanne/HSG St. Gallen, 2013-2015), MSc in Electrical Engineering (ETH Zürich, 2002-2007)
• Continuing Education: Energy Consulting (HSLU, 2017)

His research focuses on community-driven energy sufficiency, smart city digitalization, and climate-neutral urban development, with peer-reviewed publications on app-based energy communities and behavioral interventions. He leads projects like Urban Positive, Immersive Stories of Energy Futures, and contributes to PEDvolution-WIN and SCCER CREST initiatives.

• Scientific Awards: Watt d'Or 2024 (Swiss Federal Office of Energy)