Raphael Lechner

Raphael Lechner serves as Professor for Digital Energy Systems and Sector Coupling at Amberg-Weiden University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Environmental Technology. His office is located in Building D, Room 143 in Amberg, with contact details including phone +49 (9621) 482-3330 and email r.lechner@oth-aw.de.

His research centers on digital transformation of energy infrastructure, specializing in sector coupling (integration of electricity, heat, and transport systems) and combined heat and power (CHP) technologies. He operates within the Competence Center Combined Heat and Power, where he conducts practical work in the KWK-Technikum laboratory facility. His current focus involves optimizing digital control systems for decentralized energy networks and sector-integrated solutions.

For the 2025/2026 winter semester, office hours are scheduled every Tuesday from 10:00-11:00 in the CHP lab or via online appointment arranged exclusively through email correspondence.