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Dr. Robin Barkhausen is a Researcher at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, specializing in energy efficiency and circular economy policy. He joined the institute in February 2021 and works within the Department of Energy Technologies and Energy Systems. His research focuses on assessing technologies for enhancing energy efficiency in households, commerce, and industry, as well as eco-design studies for products.
Education:
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, KIT)
- Master’s in Sustainable Energy Engineering (Royal Institute of Technology, KTH, Stockholm) and Energy Engineering and Management (Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon)
- Doctor of Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) from Technical University of Darmstadt (2024), with a thesis on circular economy product legislation in the EU.
Research Interests: Dr. Barkhausen’s work bridges policy analysis and technical assessment, emphasizing:
- Circular economy frameworks and EU product legislation
- Material flow analysis and life cycle assessment methodologies
- Environmental impacts of energy-efficient technologies
- Policy coherence for sustainable product design
Key Projects:
- ESPR Preparatory Studies on professional dishwashers, laundry appliances, and washing machines
- Impact Assessment of the Sustainable Product Initiative (SPI)
- DEESME: Developing energy efficiency schemes for SMEs
Publications: His recent work analyzes trade-offs in circular economy policies, lithium-ion battery sustainability, and ICT regulations under the Ecodesign Directive. Key themes include material flow analysis, policy coherence, and EU regulatory frameworks.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates within the Fraunhofer ISI’s Department of Energy Technologies, focusing on interdisciplinary projects combining technical analysis with policy design.
