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.
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.
Selina Acri
selina.acri(at)thu.de
0731/96537-416
Name | Academic Degree | Position |
| Halil Berisha | B.Sc. | Researcher |
| Shuo Chen | M.Sc. | Senior Researcher |
| Julian Essl | M.Eng. | Researcher |
| Shalaka Kale | M.Eng. | Researcher |
| Irina Klaus | B.Eng. (FH) | Researcher |
| Heiko Lorenz | B.S. in Engineering | Laboratory Director |
| Zhiyu Lu | M.Sc. | Researcher |
| Steven Schäbel | B.Sc. | Researcher |
| Zhongran Zhang | M.Sc. | Researcher |
Name | Academic Degree | Position |
| Catherine Adelmann | M.Sc. | Senior Researcher |
| Dieter Buchberger | Prof. | Researcher |
| Yannick Hömmen | M.Eng. | Researcher |
| Basem Idlbi | M.Sc. | Senior Researcher |
| Giuliano Ott | M.Eng. | Researcher |
| Moritz Schwarz | B.Eng. | Researcher |
Name | Academic Degree | Position |
| Thomas Aigle | Dr. | Senior Researcher |
| Manuela McCulloch | B.A. in Economics | Senior Researcher |
Name | Academic Degree | Position |
| Kaouther Belkilani | Dr. | Senior Researcher |
| Wolf Hense | M.Eng. | Researcher |
Name | Academic degree | Position |
| Munkhstetseg Baatar | Researcher | |
| Matthias Casel | Researcher | |
| Stefanie Dennis | Assistant | |
| Jonas Dierenbach | Researcher | |
| Falko Ebe | Dr. | Researcher |
| Gustl Amarell | Researcher | |
| Sabine Hofbauer | Assistant | |
| Jia Hongcheng | Researcher | |
| Christoph Kondzialka | Senior Researcher | |
| Sabrina Krähmer | Researcher | |
| David Langer | Researcher | |
| Matthias Link | Researcher | |
| Jeromie Morris | Researcher | |
| Daniel Müller | Researcher | |
| Muratidis Polichronis | Researcher | |
| Ashish Pandey | Researcher | |
| Pascal Riedel | Researcher | |
| Holger Ruf | Dr. | Researcher |
| Joachim Ruhrmann | Researcher | |
| Chris Schewe | Researcher | |
| Leonie Schmidt | Researcher | |
| Felix Schulz | Researcher | |
| Tabea Seiffert | Researcher | |
| Stevan Sreckov | Researcher | |
| Rouven Taubmann | Researcher | |
| Jennifer Weiher | Project 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.
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.
If you cannot find a suitable topic here, but are interested in working in our research group, you are welcome to contact us at any time with your ideas. As part of our current research projects, there are many opportunities to find an exciting topic.