Stian Backe

Stian Backe is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management, Faculty of Economics and Management, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Holding a PhD in Industrial Economics and Technology Management from NTNU (2021), he specializes in techno-economic analysis of energy markets and systems during low-carbon transitions.

• Education: MSc in Energy Analysis and Optimization (University of Bergen), PhD (NTNU)

Research Interests: His work focuses on energy system modeling, mathematical optimization, and integrated energy systems. Key areas include power system flexibility, renewable energy integration, and zero-emission neighborhoods (ZEN). He investigates how demand response, distributed resources, and cross-sector coordination impact energy transitions.

Publication Trends: Recent articles (2025-2023) address demand flexibility in buildings, EV-grid integration, district heating optimization, and financial mechanisms for renewables. His work combines technical modeling with policy analysis, often using tools like the EMPIRE energy system model.

• Projects: FME ZEN, +CityXChange, openENTRANCE
• Outreach: Regularly contributes to Gemini.no, Anthropocene Magazine, and SINTEF publications