Smart Grids Research Group

The Smart Grids Research Group (SGFG) at the Institute of Energy Technology and Energy Economics (IEE) is one of the largest research groups at Ulm University of Technology (THU). The SGFG conducts interdisciplinary research focusing on energy informatics, energy economics, energy meteorology and energy infrastructure. This broad scope is made possible by a co-directing duo of professors with technical and economic backgrounds. 

We conduct research for the energy transition

With its application-oriented research, the SGFG represents an important interface between the energy industry and basic university research in Germany. Challenges from business practice on the one hand and the results of basic research on the other are linked to implementation-oriented solutions in order to advance the transformation of the energy supply system.

At the heart of our work is our extensively equipped Smart Grid Laboratory, where we develop, model, simulate and test techno-economic concepts. Contracts with operators of various decentralized energy systems also enable us to carry out field tests under real conditions.

Research projects on current issues relating to the energy transition are carried out in cooperation with a wide range of partners from Germany and Europe and receive funding from the EU, various federal and state ministries and regional programs. By participating in associations, standardization and expert committees, project results are directly incorporated where the course is set for the future of our energy supply system.

Team & Contacts

Energy Informatics
Name
Academic Degree
Position
Halil BerishaB.Sc.Researcher
Shuo ChenM.Sc.Senior Researcher
Julian EsslM.Eng.Researcher
Shalaka KaleM.Eng.Researcher
Irina KlausB.Eng. (FH)Researcher
Heiko LorenzB.S. in EngineeringLaboratory Director
Zhiyu LuM.Sc.Researcher
Steven SchäbelB.Sc.Researcher
Zhongran ZhangM.Sc.Researcher

 

Energy Infrastructure
Name
Academic Degree
Position
Catherine Adelmann M.Sc.Senior Researcher
Dieter Buchberger Prof.Researcher
Yannick HömmenM.Eng.Researcher
Basem Idlbi M.Sc.Senior Researcher
Giuliano OttM.Eng.Researcher
Moritz SchwarzB.Eng.Researcher

 

Energy Economics
Name
Academic Degree
Position
Thomas AigleDr.Senior Researcher
Manuela McCullochB.A. in EconomicsSenior Researcher

 

Energy Meteorology
Name
Academic Degree
Position
Kaouther BelkilaniDr.Senior Researcher
Wolf HenseM.Eng.Researcher

Fabian Auschra
Lars Bornheft
Lisa Fuchshuber
Paul Hilarius
Emil Mareth
David Radic
Elexi Zidomi

Name
Academic degree
Position
Munkhstetseg BaatarResearcher
Matthias CaselResearcher
Stefanie DennisAssistant
Jonas DierenbachResearcher
Falko EbeDr.Researcher
Gustl AmarellResearcher
Sabine HofbauerAssistant
Jia HongchengResearcher
Christoph KondzialkaSenior Researcher
Sabrina KrähmerResearcher
David LangerResearcher
Matthias LinkResearcher
Jeromie MorrisResearcher
Daniel MüllerResearcher
Muratidis PolichronisResearcher
Ashish PandeyResearcher
Pascal RiedelResearcher
Holger RufDr.Researcher
Joachim RuhrmannResearcher
Chris ScheweResearcher
Leonie SchmidtResearcher
Felix SchulzResearcher
Tabea SeiffertResearcher
Stevan SreckovResearcher
Rouven TaubmannResearcher
Jennifer WeiherProject Manager

Prof. Dr. Dietmar Graeber stands for data-driven innovation in the energy industry. As a professor at Ulm University of Applied Sciences, he combines in-depth market knowledge with state-of-the-art quantitative methods to develop solutions for the challenges of the energy transition. His focus is on distributed flexibility, renewable energies and the further development of European energy markets. With experience from science, industry and business start-ups, he actively promotes the integration of intelligent, sustainable energy systems.

Prof. Gerd Heilscher stands for pioneering research at the interface of energy, data and infrastructure. As head of the Smart Grids research group at Ulm University of Applied Sciences, he develops innovative solutions for the integration of renewable energies into intelligent distribution grids. His work combines energy informatics, meteorology and grid planning with the clear aim of enabling a stable, efficient and sustainable energy supply for tomorrow. With many years of experience, international research activities and a strong practical focus, he is driving forward the digitalization and transformation of modern energy systems.

Join the Team

You can find current vacancies here.

We work on various projects for the integration of decentralized energy systems into the energy grids and there is always a variety of tasks in the laboratory, in data analysis or the review of technical information. If you are interested in playing an active role here, you are welcome to contact our employees at any time or send an e-mail with your CV to Selina Acri.