Till Gnann

Dr. Till Gnann is a Researcher at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, specializing in Energy Technology and Energy Systems. He holds a PhD from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) on 'Market diffusion of plug-in electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure.' His work focuses on techno-economic assessments of alternative fuel vehicles, infrastructure planning for electric mobility, and policy analysis for sustainable transportation systems. He has coordinated the cross-cutting topic 'Electric Mobility' since 2020 and collaborated internationally, including at U.S. national labs. Gnann teaches courses on economic aspects of transport transitions and sustainability at KIT. His research addresses challenges in EV market diffusion, charging infrastructure, and decarbonization of road transport. Key contributions include analyzing regulatory gaps in gas networks and evaluating optimal fast-charging strategies.

Education: Industrial Engineering degrees from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Politecnico di Milano. Overseas experience in the U.S. (Santa Clara, CA). PhD completed in 2015 at KIT.

Research Focus: Electric mobility systems, alternative fuel vehicles, infrastructure planning, market diffusion models, and energy policy.

Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and reports, including studies on EV charging infrastructure optimization, hydrogen refueling networks, and cross-border energy system scenarios.