Viktoria Martin

Viktoria Martin is a Professor of Energy Technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in thermal energy storage systems, particularly phase change materials (PCMs). Her research focuses on integrating sustainable energy solutions, such as renewable energy alternatives (e.g., solar heating) and optimizing district heating/cooling networks. She leads a research team with over 15 years of experience in PCM-based storage technologies, emphasizing compact, efficient systems that enhance energy efficiency in buildings and industrial processes. Her work often involves collaborations with international research institutes and industries.

Her research interests span thermal energy storage design, industrial surplus heat utilization, and sustainable energy systems. She explores strategies to mitigate climate change through innovations like distributed cold storage in district cooling systems, energy efficiency in low-temperature district heating, and the integration of biowaste valorization into energy networks. Her studies also address socio-technical transitions and policy frameworks for sustainable development.

Key trends in her publications include the optimization of thermal energy storage systems for urban and industrial applications, the role of PCMs in enhancing energy efficiency, and the analysis of energy-water-land interdependencies in Africa. She has contributed to modeling frameworks for energy system transitions and techno-economic assessments of novel storage technologies.

Her work has implications for smart cities, renewable energy integration, and decarbonization strategies. Collaborations with global partners highlight her commitment to bridging academic research with industrial and policy applications.