Stefan Seifermann

Stefan Seifermann is a Professor for Production and Logistics at the Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Technische Hochschule Mannheim, since March 2019. He became Prodekan (dean) of his faculty in July 2022 and previously served as Studiengangleiter (program director) for the Master in Industrial Engineering from July 2019 to March 2023.

• Diploma in Industrial Engineering (TU Kaiserslautern, SFU Vancouver 2004)
• Dr.-Ing. (2017, TU Darmstadt) for dissertation on hybrid production cell automation

His research focuses on Energy Flexibility in Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Systems, Lean Production, Production Process Optimization, Production Automation, and Industry 4.0. He leads funded projects like the Kopernikus SynErgie series and FLoW-mIT.

Recent publications analyze blockchain for supply chain traceability, deglobalization trends in manufacturing, and energy-flexible factories. He holds an office at Building L, Room 254, reachable at +49 621 292 6837.

• 2025: KPI standardization in shopfloor management
• 2024: Cost-benefit analysis of energy flexibility options
• 2023: Environmental assessment of geothermal plants
• 2022: Blockchain tracking, techno-economic flexibility studies
• 2018: Value stream method 4.0, CNC automation
• 2017: Flexible lean systems design in logistics

He contributes to the Kopernikus Projects (SynErgie2-3) and FLoW-mIT (2023-2025), addressing energy grid stabilization and adaptive production systems. His work bridges technical feasibility with economic viability.