Current Members of the Research Group
The research team in Energy Systems at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar includes expertise in the fields of energy modelling / simulation, civil and environmental engineering, architecture, process engineering as well as research and innovation management.
Prof. Dr. Mark Jentsch
Location: Coudraystraße 7, room 315
Email: mark.jentsch[at]uni-weimar.de
Phone: +49 (0) 36 43 / 58 46 32
→ ORCID researcher ID
Research Themes:
Energy in the Urban Environment, Hydrogen Infrastructure Systems, Climate Change Studies, Occupant Comfort and User Surveys, Renewables Integration into Buildings
Publication and Citation Analyses:
→ Google Scholar publication analysis
→ Scopus publication analysis
Education:
First degree in Architecture at Hochschule Wismar, Germany in 2001, PhD at the University of Southampton, School of Civil Engineering and the Environment, UK in 2010
Current Board Memberships:
Editorial Board - Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews → more information
Head of Scientific Advisory Board - HySON Förderverein Institut für Angewandte Wasserstoffforschung Sonneberg e.V.
Lara Kolbe (Secretary)
Location: Coudraystraße 7, room 314
Email: lara.kolbe[at]uni-weimar.de
Phone: +49 (0) 36 43 / 58 46 59
Stina Amrhein B.Sc.
Location: Coudraystraße 7, room 317
Email: stina.katharina.theresia.amrhein[at]uni-weimar.de
Phone: +49 (0) 36 43 / 58 46 38
Research Themes:
Environmental Engineering, Hydrogen Infrastructure Systems, Decentralised Hydrogen Economy, Regional Innovation Networks
Education:
Apprenticeship as Architectural draftsman, 2016 - 2019
First degree in Management [Construction Real Estate Infrastructure] at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, 2023
Second degree in Environmental Engineering at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, since 2023
Benjamin Breuer M.Sc.
Location: Coudraystraße 7, room 316
Email: benjamin.breuer[at]uni-weimar.de
Phone: +49 (0) 36 43 / 58 46 33
Research Themes:
Hydrogen production/storage/handling, process engineering, renewable energies
Education:
First degree in Engineering at Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena, second degree in Environmental Engineering at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Büttner
Location: Coudraystraße 7, room 317
Email: sebastian.buettner[at]uni-weimar.de
Phone: +49 (0) 36 43 / 58 46 22
Research Themes:
Energy Systems Engineering, Hydrogen Infrastructure Systems, Process and Environmental Engineering
Education:
First degree in Energy Engineering at HTWK Leipzig in 2002, second degree in Environmental Engineering at TU Dresden in 2006; PhD at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering in 2025
Current Board Memberships:
Scientific Advisory Board - HySON Förderverein Institut für Angewandte Wasserstoffforschung Sonneberg e.V.
Dipl.-Ing. Angela Clinkscales M.Sc.
Location: Coudraystraße 7, room 313
Email: angela.clinkscales[at]uni-weimar.de
Phone: +49 (0) 36 43 / 58 46 69
Research Themes:
Hydrogen from biogas, renewable energies, energy efficiency
Education:
first degree in Design at Clemson University in South Carolina, second degree in Architecture at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, second degree in Environmental Engineering at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
Dipl.-Ing. Christian Gebhardt-Scholz
Location: Coudraystraße 7, room 316
Email: christian.gebhardt-scholz[at]uni-weimar.de
Phone: +49 (0) 36 43 / 58 46 35
Research Themes:
Heat distribution systems, Measurement and control systems, Renewable energies
Education:
Diploma in Civil Engineering / Specialization in Building Energy Management at the Technical University of Dresden, 2007 to 2012
Professional activity:
Building physics and structural engineer with work for various employers, 2015 to 2024
Research Assistant at the Institute of Construction at the Technical University of Dresden, 2012 to 2015
Dipl.-Ing. Helge Grüter-Birgaoanu
Location: Coudraystraße 7, room 313
Email: helge.grueter-birgaoanu[at]uni-weimar.de
Phone: +49 (0) 36 43 / 58 46 63
Research Themes:
Energy transformation of existing buildings, thermal building refurbishment, sustainability studies
Education:
First and second degree in architecture at Leibniz Universität Hannover, 2004 - 2010
Artjom Kolwa M.Sc.
Location: Coudraystraße 7, room 312
Email: artjom.kolwa[at]uni-weimar.de
Phone: +49 (0) 36 43 / 58 46 11
Research Themes:
Heat distribution systems
Education:
First degree and second degree in Chemical Engineering / Process Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Professional activity:
Process engineer in the field of process engineering / media supply at JSJ Jodeit GmbH in Jena (2017-2023)
Nicole Meyer M.Sc. (2018 to 2025)
Research Themes:
Environmental Engineering, Hydrogen Infrastructure Development, Energy Systems Simulation
Education:
First and second degree in Environmental Engineering at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar in 2014 / 2017
Kaspar Schmädicke B.Sc. (2023 to 2025)
Research Themes:
Environmental engineering, hydrogen infrastructure development, Measuring and control systems, renewable energies
Education:
First degree in Environmental Engineering at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, 2023
Second degree in Environmental Engineering at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, since 2023
Patrick Engel M.Sc. (2023 to 2025)
Research Themes:
Environmental Engineering, Hydrogen Infrastructure Development, advanced Wastewater Treatment/Trace Material Elimination
Education:
First and second degree in Environmental Engineering at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, 2010 til 2017
Professional activity:
Planning engineer in the department of infrastructure and flood protection at Tractebel Hydroprojekt GmbH, business unit Weimar from 2017 to 2023
Saskia Wagner M.Sc. (2020 to 2024)
Research Themes:
Environmental engineering, hydrogen infrastructure development, network management
Education:
First and second degree in Environmental Engineering at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, 2019 / 2023
Tabea Link M.A. (2020 to 2021)
Research Themes:
hydrogen infrastructure systems, distributed hydrogen economy, regional innovation networks
Education:
First degree in Cultural Studies at the University of Leipzig, second degree in European Public Management at the Universities of Administration in Ludwigsburg and Kehl
Dr.-Ing. Aner Martinez Soto (Research Assistant)
Research Themes:
Energy Flow Modelling, Energy in the Residential Sector
Publication and Citation Analyses:
→ Scopus publication analysis
Education:
First degree in Sciences of Engineering at the Universidad de la Frontera, Chile in 2008, PhD at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Urban Energy Systems in 2017
