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 Applied Sciences (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 dual leadership team comprising 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
Halil Berisha
Shuo Chen
Julian Essl
Shalaka Kale
Christoph Kondzialka
Heiko Lorenz
Zhiyu Lu
Joachim Ruhrmann
Steven Schäbel
Jennifer Weiher
Zhongran Zhang
Catherine Adelmann
Yannick Hömmen
Basem Idlbi
Guiliano Ott
Moritz Schwarz
Thomas Aigle
Manuela McCulloch
Kaouther Belkilani
Wolf Hense
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.
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.
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.
