Steffen Nielsen

Steffen Nielsen is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Sustainability and Planning, affiliated with The Technical Faculty of IT and Design and the Sustainable Energy Planning Research Group. His research focuses on strategic heating planning, leveraging GIS for mapping energy demands and renewable resources. He specializes in integrating spatial analyses with energy system models to transition towards 100% renewable energy systems, particularly in the heating sector.

Nielsen emphasizes energy efficiency in buildings, advocating for innovative design and insulation to reduce carbon emissions. He collaborates extensively with European research projects, industry stakeholders, and governments to advance sustainable energy transitions. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, including affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) and climate action (SDG 13).

Notable projects include the CARMA-Green Fuels initiative for carbon management and the IEA DHC Annex TS7 on district heating systems. His research outputs span over 90 publications, with recent work on district heating in clean energy systems and nuclear power's role in carbon-neutral systems. He actively participates in conferences, media debates, and PhD examinations, promoting evidence-based energy policy.