The Applied Mathematics for Energy Markets research group at Ulm University of Technology focuses on the current challenges facing the energy sector in the context of climate change and the energy transition.
Our research group investigates modern mathematical methods for addressing the pressing challenges of today’s energy landscape. Through rigorous scientific research, we develop practical solutions that not only address the industry’s current challenges but also pave the way for a resilient and environmentally conscious energy future.
Join us on this journey of research and discovery, where mathematics becomes a vital tool for shaping the energy industry of tomorrow. Together, we are making a contribution at the intersection of mathematics, energy, and the global fight against climate change.
Our research fields are dedicated to expanding the frontiers of knowledge and actively shaping the scientific discourse on sustainable energy solutions. Discover our research findings and current developments that drive our mission for a resilient and sustainable energy future.
Our research group is always looking for students and researchers who are interested in contributing to the field of energy markets.
Our work focuses on mathematical models for energy markets. We are therefore particularly interested in collaborating with individuals who have expertise in one of the following areas:
Bachelor’s and Master’s students with relevant prior knowledge are welcome to write their thesis in our research group. Topics for Bachelor’s and Master’s theses are developed and determined jointly.
The Fukushima nuclear disaster led to the immediate shutdown of several nuclear power plants in Germany and marked the beginning of a profound shift toward renewable energy. Since wind and solar energy are highly dependent on weather conditions and are therefore subject to stochastic fluctuations, new and advanced methods are needed, for example, to:
Contributors:
Abhinav Das
Prof. Dr. Stephan Schlüter
Development of cost-effective, self-sufficient sensor systems for economically disadvantaged regions. These systems are intended to facilitate the use of renewable energy and support general weather forecasting.
Contributors:
Digitalization provides access to enormous amounts of climate and environmental data. The number of sensors is constantly growing, and satellites, for example, make it possible to measure carbon dioxide concentrations almost anywhere in the world. The research group is investigating how this vast trove of data can be used to address scientific questions and develop sustainable solutions. The focus is on:
Contributors:
Yong Seok Hwang
Prof. Dr. Stephan Schlüter
In November 2025 and February 2026, Prof. Dr. Stephan Schlüter visited our long-standing partners at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) in Bangkok. Together, they developed a low-cost sensor box for collecting climate data. This device is intended for future use on a coffee farm in northern Thailand to support local farmers. More precise information about climatic conditions can help optimize coffee production and increase farm yields.
In February 2025, Prof. Dr. Stephan Schlüter attended the official kick-off of the ERASMUS+ project RDBIH. The goal of the project is to develop a research and development strategy for Bosnia and Herzegovina. In July 2025, Prof. Dr. Stephan Schlüter hosted the project meeting for the ERASMUS+ project RDBIH at the University of Applied Sciences Ulm. He welcomed numerous project partners from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia to Ulm.
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In November 2024, Prof. Dr. Stephan Schlüter visited partner universities in Guadalajara, Mexico, including the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, where research group member Erick Maria Pinal Lara is based. Prof. Dr. Stephan Schlüter visited a solar power plant together with colleagues from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara.
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