Thomas Kienberger

Thomas Kienberger holds the Chair of Energy Network Technology, focusing on energy systems, decarbonization, and infrastructure development. His research spans district heating networks, carbon capture technologies, and industrial energy efficiency. He has contributed to over 217 publications and supervised 86 theses. Active in conferences such as the NEFI-Konferenz 2024 and OVE-Energietechnik-Tagung, he collaborates on projects like CaCTUS and transform. industry. His work emphasizes Austria’s energy transition, including policy frameworks and techno-economic analyses.

Key research areas include supra-regional heat networks, renewable integration in industry, and optimizing energy systems through AI. He leads collaborative initiatives on industrial decarbonization strategies, CO2 pipeline design, and grid stability solutions. His involvement in EU frameworks underscores his role in shaping sustainable energy policies and technologies.

Kienberger’s activities include editorial roles, peer reviews, and academic workshops. His projects address challenges like heat pricing models, electric steel production efficiency, and repurposing coal plants. He advocates for cross-sectoral approaches to achieve climate neutrality in energy-intensive sectors.