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Research Theses

Ongoing
2024
Bachelor Thesis
  • Lea Sophie Schwarz
    Evaluation of techno-economic indicators for profitability of agriphotovoltaic projects
    Supervisor at EE: Konrad Telaar (external work: Uniper)
  • Benjamin Velagic
    Comparison of different methods to project the electricity generation of hydro power plants based on climate data
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga (external work: Uniper)
Master Thesis
  • Joshua Leenings
    Modelling and techno-economic analysis of pipeline-based CO2 transport from unavoidable point sources
    Supervisor at EE: Oliver Linsel (external work: Thyssengas)
  • Nico Falk
    Life cycle assessment of lime production under consideration of hydrogen-based energy carrier
    Supervisor at EE: Julian RöderViktor Schüßler (external work: BV Kalk)
2023
Master Thesis
  • Niels Preick
    Optimisation of a wastewater treatment plant with an energy system and process model using temporal simplification
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga

 

 

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2024
Bachelor Thesis
  • Jan-Luis Dietz
    Life-cycle assessment of synthetic fuels for motorized private transport
    Supervisor at EE: Julian Röder
Master Thesis
  • Niklas Englisch 
    Analysing the role of a hydrogen-fuelled steam gas turbine in an ideal-typical utility infrastructure of a chemical site
    Supervisor at EE: Tobias Korte
  • Marcel Erdelt
    Deriving hydrogen demands based on the hydrogen use hierarchy and the economic structure of various countries
    Supervisor at EE: Oliver LinselKonrad Telaar
2023
Bachelor Thesis
  • Sam Vahldieck
    Optimization of the European electricity system in 2050 considering climate change impacts on thermal power plants
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga
  • Maja Hünnemeyer 
    Project analysis and volume balancing for the hydrogen market ramp-up in Germany by 2030
    Supervisor at EE: Oliver Linsel
  • Nathalie Schuhmacher
    Techno-economic comparison of heat pumps combined with PV systems for heat supply in buildings
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross
  • Tim Hendrik Rüter
    Life cycle assessment of a hydrogen electricity storage system in the power system
    Supervisor at EE: Julian Röder, Sophie Pathe
  • Sujenth Suhan
    Inland distribution of hydrogen by barges, freight trains and trucks
    Supervisor at EE: Oliver Linsel
Master Thesis
  • Alina Farrenkopf
    Climate-friendly energy supply for Germany's building structure in an energy system model
    Supervisor at EE: Christine NowakDavid Huckebrink
  • Maximilian Weiler
    Life cycle assessment of the energetic sewage sludge utilization of a large municipal sewage treatment plant
    Supervisor at EE: Julian Röder, Sophie Pathe (external work: Emschergenossenschaft / Lippeverband)
  • Katharina Essser
    Dealing with Uncertainties in Energy Supply at the Ruhr Universität Bochum with "Modelling to Generate Alternatives"
    Supervisor at EE: Jonas Finke
  • Mohammadjavad Shakeri
    Conversion of heat supply systems in existing residential buildings to regenerative energy systems and efficient control strategies
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross
  • Raphael Heim
    Modeling Carbon Capture Technologies in Energy Sytems to reduce CO2-Emissions in the Cement Production Process
    Supervisor at EE: Sophie Pathe
  • Jonathan Lukas Zerbe
    Climate-neutral heating and cooling supply strategies for the Ruhr-Universität Bochum
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross (in cooperation with the Sustainability Office of the RUB)
  • Betuhan Tan
    Electrification of heat supply and its effect on electricity prices in the EU
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink, Tobias Korte
  • Yaser Odwan
    Possible applications of heat pump in existing SFH and MFH buildings of different construction age classes
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross
  • Julia Albert
    Programming a weather prediction scoring algorithm to decrease safety risks when entering a wind turbine
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga (Collaboration with the "Applied computer science" degree program)
  • Benjamin Bicic
    Techno economic Analysis of a selected Fuel Cell System
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross, Oliver Linsel (external work: RWE)
  • Alper Sayan
    Improving the profitability of centrally planned future electricity systems using multi-objective optimisation methods
    Supervisor at EE: Jonas Finke
  • Ingo Sebastian Dölle
    Comparative evaluation of energy system optimization results with real data
    Supervisor at EE: Christine Nowak, Sophie Pathe
  • Paul Wolf
    Integrated geospatial analysis of commercial electricity demand
    Supervisor at EE: Christine Nowak (external work: GWI)
  • Alexandra Cox
    Economic and ecological consideration of the reuse of older German PV modules in Germany and abroad
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga
  • Carsten Heidrich
    Comparison of different energy sources in ship transport and optimization in an energy system model
    Supervisor at EE: Oliver Linsel
  • Burak Ertas
    Modeling of the global trade with hydrogen in the energy system model backbone
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga
  • Hamza Tanich
    Comparison of climate-neutral production paths for cement and steel by means of life cycle assessment
    Supervisor at EE: Sophie Pathe
  • Jian Ynan Yeap
    Temporal aggregation of an energy system and process model for long-term optimisations of a wastewater treatment plant
    Supervisor at EE: Jonas Finke, David Huckebrink (external work: Emschergenossenschaft)
Project Work
  • Alina Farrenkopf
    Efficient hot water supply and legionella prevention with heat pumps
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross
  • Raeda Azo Ali
    Research and preparation of international LNG-Terminal data
    Supervisor at EE: OIiver Linsel 
  • Mario Geismann
    Influence of climate variables on the production of hydro power plants in Europe 
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga 
  • Niels Preick
    Literature research for the guideline development of a life cycle assesment for a new kind of slurry treatment technology
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross (external work: DLR)
2022
Bachelor Thesis
  • Christian Radtke
    Comparison of different transport options for importing green hydrogen to Germany in energy system model backbone
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga
  • Master Saymom Selim
    Development of a heat supply / heat concept for the "Neue Zeche Westerholt"
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross (external work: Stadt Gelesenkirchen)
  • Vincent Schniederjohan (TU Dortmund)
    Development of an energy cockpit for continuous improvement of the energy-related performance of thyssenkrupp Steel Europe's energy center at the Dortmund site
    Supervisor at EE: Prof. Valentin Bertsch, Michel Gross (external work: TKSE)
  • Berkan Erdem
    Evaluation of heating options in existing residential buildings with different types of hydrogen
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink (external work: Vaillant)
  • Teresa Steinrücke
    Comparison of different electrolysis techniques for the production of green hydrogen in the energy system model Backbone
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga
  • Anton Kremer
    Life cycle assessment of an electric vehicle for motorized private transport
    Supervisor at EE: Julian Röder, Sophie Pathe
  • Mauro Geismann
    Influence of different climate variables on the development of European electricity demand until 2050
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga
  • Karsten Olbricht
    On the social and ethical aspects of alternative hydrogen strategies in producer and consumer countries
    Supervisor at EE: Prof. Bertsch
  • Yasmin Abu Trabi
    Methodology for regional prioritization of heat generators
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross, Christine Nowak (external work: FfE)
  • Shaojie Zhu
    Current status and future trends in energy management
    Supervisor at EE: Prof. Bertsch
  • Marcel Pappert
    Cost optimization for green hydrogen production and transport in the Backbone energy system model
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga
  • Pia Victoria Kroß
    Comparison of two methodical procedures for an energy and greenhouse gas balance using the example of the metropolis Dortmund
    Supervisor at EE: Sophie Pathe (external work: Stadt Dortmund)
  • Raphael Heim
    Investigation of novel technologies for the generation of electricity from offshore wind for the target year 2050
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga
  • Ruben Kiwitt
    Analysis of the efficiencies and costs of decentralized climate-neutral heating systems on the basis of power-to-heat and power-to-gas
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross
  • Klaas Kamphöfener
    Analysis of the energy demand for the start-up of pumped storage power plants
    Supervisor at EE: Julian Röder (external work: Vattenfall)
  • Nils Müller
    Modeling and optimization of routing in transportation networks
    Supervisor at EE: Jonas Finke (Collaboration with the Institute for Neuroinformatics)
  • Acelya Demirtas
    Comparative evaluation of district energy supply concepts using the example of a residential area
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross (external work: Stadtwerke Jülich)
Master Thesis
  • Niklas Bremer
    Potential analysis of an ice storage system as a component of a cold sewing heat network for heating and cooling supply in urban areas
    Supervisor at EE: Christine Nowak, Michel Gross (external work: E.ON)
  • Sebastian Paul
    Economic-technical study on the use of heat pumps in energy modernized building stock
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross (external work: ESP)
  • Alexander Scholl
    Potential analysis of the decarbonization capability of different urban space types with regard to grid-connected energy supply, taking into account the climate targets for 2045
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross (external work: GWI, Essen)
  • Ismail Berkan Kuzyaka
    Analysis of the impact of energy demand developments on the network planning of a transmission system operator
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink (externe Arbeit: Thyssengas)
  • Konrad Telaar
    Assessment of demand-side flexibility potentials in industry for the integration of renewable energies and decarbonization of industrial production processes
    Supervisor at EE: Prof. Dr. V. Bertsch
  • Dario Levedag
    Automated provision of LCA data for energy system models for multi-criteria optimization of the European power system
    Supervisor at EE: Jonas Finke, Sophie Pathe
  • Florian Nix
    Optimization of the energy supply of an alpine club hut with the energy system model Backbone
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga
  • Devin Schumacher
    Further development of building mapping in an energy system model
    Supervisor at EE: Christine Nowak, David Huckebrink
  • Julian Stückemann
    Life cycle assessment of the decentralized use of a biological manure treatment process for the purpose of fertilizer production
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross (external work: DLR)
  • Nikolaos Lagos
    Integration of heat demands in an energy system model oft he European Union
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink, Christine Nowak
  • Alexander Scholl
    Analysis of the potential decarbonisation capability of different settlement types regarding the grid-connected energy supply, taking into account the climate targets for 2045
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross (external work: GWI, Essen)
  • Ismail Berkan Kuzyaka
    Analysis of the impact of energy demand developments on the network planning of a transmission system operator
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink (external work: Thyssengas)
  • Berkan Erdem
    Evaluation of heating options in existing residential buildings with different types of hydrogen
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink (external work: Vaillant)
  • Konrad Telaar
    Assessment of demand-side flexibility potentials in industry for the integration of renewable energies and decarbonization of industrial production processes
    Supervisor at EE: Prof. Dr. V. Bertsch
  • Dario Levedag
    Automated provision of life cycle assessment data for energy system models for the multi-criteria optimization of the European power system
    Supervisor at EE: Jonas Finke, Sophie Pathe
  • Patrick Horn
    Training and comparison of a custom NLP model for use in text mining of energy science publications
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink (external work: in collaboration with the Institute of Neuroinformatics - Applied Computer Science).)
  • Alexander Jülich
    Prospective life cycle assessments of power-to-liquid pathways: Production of jet fuel for supply in Germany
    Supervisor at EE: Dr.-Ing. Julian Röder (external work: Wuppertal Institut)
  • Tobias Korte
    Two-stage agent-based energy demand model for households including behavioral aspects
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink (external work: CERESUS)
  • Robin Wilhelm Siepker
    Building a model for the power sector of the African continent in the energy system model Backbone and investigating different transformation
    paths to a climate-neutral power supply

    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga
  • Marcel Socha
    Optimization of the energy supply of the Ruhr Universität Bochum with the aim of progressive decarbonization
    Supervisor at EE: Jonas Finke (in Cooperation with the Sustainability Office of the RUB)
  • Oliver Linsel
    Modeling and techno-economic comparison of strategies for production and transport of green hydrogen using Chile as an example
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink (external work: Siemens Energy)
Project Work
  • Niels Preick
    Literature research for the guideline development of a life cycle assessment for a novel slurry treatment technology
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross (external work: DLR)
  • Johannes Manfred Growe
    Development of load profiles of different prosumer structures in heating networks
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross
  • Niklas Laser
    Determination of elastic electricity demand, potential and costs of industrial electricity demand flexibility in Europe
    Supervisor at EE: Silke Johanndeiter
  • Mauro Geismann
    Influence of climate variables on the production of hydro power plants in Europe
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga
  • Joe David Dammeyer, Karl-Felix Glatzer, Frederic Noah Hufnagel, Sebastian Patrick Korzenski
    Evaluation of pandapipes & -power for the simulation of district heating applications
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink, Michel Gross
  • Felix Fromme
    Multicriteria decision support for small-scale energy systems - A review
    Supervisor at EE: Jonas Finke
  • Jannis Pascal Guski, Nadine Kals, Christopher Kamphausen, Morten Terhart
    Further development of a text mining framework in the context of the energy transition
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink (in cooperation with the Faculty of Applied Computer Science)
  • Joris Lukas Dembach
  • Economic and ecological comparison of 4th and 5th generation heating networks
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross
  • Sebastian Paul
    Evaluation of modernization options for the energetic refurbishment of existing buildings
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross (external work: EPS)
  • Luca Kramer, Esra Yüksel, Melisa Kocak
    Further development of a text mining framework in the context of the energy transition
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink
2021
Master Thesis
  • Elina Martens
    Investigation of centralized and decentralized heat supply concepts in rural regions
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross (external work: GWI)
  • Ahmad Ali
    Modeling and simulation of large heat pumps with Python
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink (Cooperation with the University of Duisburg-Essen)
  • Sami Karsli
    Coupling of energy system modeling and life cycle assessment for the sustainability assessment of the European power system
    Supervisor at EE: Jonas Finke, Sophie Pathe
  • David John
    Influence of climate change on energy production from biomass in a 100% renewable Europe
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga
  • Omar Itani
    Modeling and investment planning of a local heating network with existing buildings
    Supervisor at EE: Christine Nowak, Jonas Finke
  • Daniela Wieland
    Development of a model for forecasting the expansion of the heating network by means of a geographically resolved analysis of the producer and consumer structure
    Supervisor at EE: Christine Nowak (external work: GWI)
  • Niklas Höing
    Optimized operation of a large-scale wastewater treatment plant with subsequent sewage sludge disposal process by utilizing flexibility potentials
    Supervisor at EE: Jonas Finke, David Huckebrink (external work: EG)
  • Lennart Pakmor
    Model- and stakeholder-based identification of necessary measures for the market ramp-up of a hydrogen-based heavy-duty transport sector in Germany
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink (external work: ISSE)
  • Asmae Zauzau
    Scenario development and investigation of the heat sector by means of the energy system model Backbone
    Supervisor at EE: Christine Nowak
  • Christopher Tromp
    Production of green hydrogen for regional energy suppliers
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink (external work: ENEDI GmbH)
  • Max Schenkel
    Modeling and comparison of variants of low-CO2 energy supply concepts for an existing neighborhood
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink, Christine Nowak (external work: LEG)
  • Carla Martin
    Development of a model for the energetic evaluation of low-temperature heat networks
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross
  • Nora Bontke
    Development and analysis of cooling requirements in Germany and comparative evaluation of different cooling strategies in building air conditioning
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross
  • Christian Jung
    Comparison of propulsion concepts for heavy-duty transport based on synthetic methanol
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink (external work: KIT u. WS Wärmeprozesstechnik GmbH)
  • Robert Rodrian
    Investigation of the feedback effects of heat pumps on the power sector in Germany by means of the energy system model Backbone
    Supervisor at EE: Christine Nowak
  • Hanna Liebich
    Impact of climate change on hydropower generation in a 100% renewable Europe
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga
  • Salih Kutay
    Life cycle analysis of hydrogen technologies for heat supply in the residential sector
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink, Christine Nowak
  • Elvira Rapp
    Investigation of the European electricity sector with regard to an extended use of nuclear energy as well as the possible management of nuclear waste
    Supervisor at EE: Prof. Dr. V. Bertsch
  • Kristina Köppikus
    Economic evaluation of a district heating supply with differently insulated buildings
    Supervisor at EE: Michel Gross
  • Marco Schneider
    Offshore grid development of the North Sea in a medium-term energy scenario for long-term greenhouse gas neutrality in Europe
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga
  • Nadine Lipka
    Linking energy system analyses with life cycle assessment elements
    Supervisor at EE: Julian Röder, Sophie Pathe
  • Jason Hengstermann
    Modeling of Germany's coal phase-out plan under current policies
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink, Sophie Pathe
  • Jan Mutke
    Techno-economic evaluation of various energy storage technologies in the context of energy transition using the modelling framework Backbone
    Supervisor at EE: Prof. Dr. Valentin Bertsch
Project Work
  • Robin Siepker
    Development of electricity demand time series for the African continent for the target year 2050
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga
  • Raphael Heim
    Literature review on the impact of climate change on wind power generation in Europe
    Supervisor at EE: Leonie Plaga
  • Yadascht Saleh
    Automated determination of installed power plant capacity of renewable energies for European countries
    Supervisor at EE: David Huckebrink