Speakers 2019
Siegfried Aigner
- Managing Partner, Aigner Energie Contracting, Austria
- 18 yearsâ experience in biomass heat contracting, the realisation of heat plants and district heating systems, quality auditor and international consulting
- Degree in Chemical and Process Engineering, Graz University of Technology, Austria
John W. Arsenault
- Pellet Group Director, Quebec Wood Export Bureau, Canada; Director, Market Access, Wood Pellet Association of Canada
- Professional experience in the management of manufacturing businesses including wood pellet production
- MBA and Bachelorâs degree in Applied Sciences, UniversitĂ© de Sherbrooke, Canada
Andreas Aumann
- Vice President, Product Management BMW i, e-Mobility, BMW Group, Germany
- Previously, Manager Brand Strategic Product Planning, BMW Group, and Head of Business Development, BMW China
- Doctorate in Physics, University of MĂŒnster, Germany
Dina Azhgaliyeva
- Research Fellow, Energy Studies Institute, National University of Singapore
- Previously, Research Fellow, University of Reading, UK
- PhD in Economics, University of Essex, UK
Gottfried Baumann-Leitner
- Export Manager, Windhager, Austria
- Over 9 yearsâ experience in international sales of biomass heating solutions
- Degree in Engineering
Hans Martin Behr
- Scientific Advisor of the "Deutschen Pelletinstituts" (DEPI); Executive Manager of Holz-Energie-Zentrum Olsberg, Germany
- Deputy Chairperson of the "Deutscher Energieholz- und Pellet-Verband" (DEPV)
- Degree in Forestry, UniversitÀt Göttingen, Germany
Shawn Bells
- Vice President of Operations, Pacific BioEnergy, Canada
- 25 yearsâ experience in the wood products sector in forestry as well as in lumber, plywood and pellet manufacturing
- BSc Forest Resource Management, Canada
Jana BendĆŸalovĂĄl
- Managing Director and Senior Expert, Environment & Building Energy Efficiency (ENBEE), Slovakia
- Head of section Thermal Protection and Energy Performance of Buildings, Building Testing and Research Institute (TSĂS), Slovakia
- PhD in energy performance of buildings, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
Martin Bentele
- Managing Director, Deutscher Energieholz- und Pellet-Verband (DEPV), Germany
- Managing Director, Deutsches Pelletinstitut (DEPI), Germany
- Degree in Forestry, Albert-Ludwigs University of Freiburg, Germany
Adriana Bernardi
- Head of Padova Unit and Senior Researcher, National Research Council - Institute of Atmospheric Science and Climate (CNR-ISAC), Italy
- Previously, Professor at the University of Ferrara, Italy
- Masterâs degree in Physics, University of Padova, Italy
Dirk Bessau
- Head of Berlin Office and of business development, InnoEnergy, Germany
- Previously, management positions in the energy industry
- Doctorate degree in Political Science and Degree in Economics
Barbora BlaĆĄkoviÄovĂĄ
- Legal and Intellectual Property Specialist, Fenix TNT, Czech Republic
- Previously, Senior Lawyer, Deloitte Legal, Czech Republic
- Masterâs degree in Law, Masaryk University, Czech Republic
Speaker of the Energy Efficiency Policy Conference
Speaker and chair of the Innovation Workshops Energy and Buildings
PaweĆ Bocian
- Adjunct Professor, Thermal Processes Department, Institute of Power Engineering, Poland
- Over 20 yearsâ experience in research of combustion processes
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Christoffer Boman
- Associate Professor, UmeÄ University, Sweden
- Research Leader and Principal Investigator, Thermochemical Energy Conversion Laboratory (TEC-Lab), UmeÄ University, Sweden
- PhD in Energy Technology and PhL "Licentiate" in Inorganic Chemistry, UmeÄ University, Sweden
Nils Borg
- Executive Director, European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (eceee)
- Previously, Consultant and Expert in energy efficiency policy
- Studies in languages, political science and economic history
Wim Boydens
- CSTO and co-owner, boydens engineering, a building services and sustainable engineering firm
- Visiting professor, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, University of Ghent, Belgium
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium; Environmental issues course programme, University of Ghent, Belgium
Speaker of the Energy Efficiency Policy Conference
Speaker and chair of the Innovation Workshops Energy and Buildings
Linus Brander
- Material Researcher and Project Leader, RISE Research Institute of Sweden, Sweden
- Previously, Field Geologist, Swedish Geological Survey, Sweden
- PhD in Mineralogy and Petrology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Speaker and chair of the Innovation Workshops Energy and Buildings
Christian Breitenbaumer
- Managing Director and Plant Manager, Kirchdorfer Zementwerk, Austria
- Previously, Production Manager, Kirchdorfer Zementwerk, Austria
- Degree in Engineering
Thomas Brunner
- Partner and Head of Measurement and Analytics, BIOS Bioenergiesysteme, Austria
- Area Manager for biomass incineration and energy use - medium sized plants and large plants, Austrian Bioenergy Centre, Austria
- Doctorate degree in Engineering
Ivo Bucher
- Owner and CEO, Pellet-mobil, Switzerland
- Previously, Project Manager for Contracting Facilities, Energy 360°, Switzerland
Stefan M. BĂŒttner
- Head of International Affairs & Strategy, Institute for Energy Efficiency in Production (EEP), University of Stuttgart, Germany
- Chair of the UNECE Task Force on Industrial Energy Efficiency and initiator of the Energy Efficiency Barometer of Industry
- Degree in International Economics, Eberhard Karls UniversitĂ€t TĂŒbingen, Germany
Luisa F. Cabeza
- Professor, University of Lleida, Spain
- Representative for the IEA Energy Storage programme (ECES TCP) and in the H2020 Challenge 3 Committee for the EU
- PhD in Industrial Engineering, Ramon Llull University, Spain
Speaker and chair of the Innovation Workshops Energy and Buildings
Martina Caminada
- Managing Director, proPellets.ch, Switzerland
- previously, Forestry department of the Canton of St. Gallen and Research Associate, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- Masterâs degree in Environmental Science, ETH ZĂŒrich, Switzerland
Anne Caminade
- Project Manager in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Lemon Consult AG, Switzerland
- More than 10 yearsâ experience in the field of sustainable and low energy design for the built environment in the UK and Switzerland
- Masterâs degrees in Thermal Power Engineering (I.N.S.A. Rouen, France) and in Energy Systems & Thermal Processes (School of Engineering, Cranfield University, UK)
HĂ©ctor Cano Esteban
- Project Manager, R&D and Projects Department, Geoter, Spain
- Professor, Polytechnic University of Madrid and Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain
- Masterâs degree in Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain
Luis Coelho
- Assistant Professor, SetĂșbal School of Technology (ESTSĂ©tubal), Polytechnic Institute of SetĂșbal, Portugal
- Coordinator of the Centre for Energy and Environment Research of the Polytechnic Institute of SetĂșbal (CINEA-IPS), Portugal
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal
Cristina Corchero
- Head of Energy Systems Analytics Group, Catalonia Institute for Energy Research, Spain
- Operating Agent Task 28 & 43, IEA Hybrid & Electric Vehicle TCP
- PhD in Statistics and Operations Research, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain
Blanca Corona
- Assistant Professor, Sustainable Development Department, Utrecht University, NL
- Previously, Postdoctoral Researcher, Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University, NL
- PhD in Environmental Engineering and degree in Industrial Design Engineering
Alessandra Cuneo
- Project Manager, Rina Consulting, Italy
- Previously, Assistant Researcher, University of Genoa, Italy
- PhD in Turbomachinery and Advanced Energy Systems Engineering, University of Genoa, Italy
Suleyman Dag
- Director Innovation Management, Uponor Corporation, Sweden
- Founder of the start-ups sense2bits, energy@optimum and Intelligent Energy Networks
- PhD in Industrial energy systems optimization, Linköping Institute of Technology, Sweden
Pablo de AgustĂn
- Researcher on Energy Efficiency on Buildings, Tecnalia Research & Innovation, Spain
- 10 yearsâ experience on energy efficiency, renewable energy integration and emissions reductions in buildings
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University Carlos III of Madrid, Spain
Livio De Chicchis
- Energy Management Analyst, FIRE (Italian Federation for energy efficiency)
- Lecturer in training courses about incentives for energy efficiency
- Masterâs degree in Energy Engineering, University of Rome, Italy
Martin de Jong
- Senior Consultant and Inspector, Dekra Solutions, NL
- Previously, Consultant, DNV-GL, NL
- Graduate Certificate in Corrosion Engineering, Hogeschool Utrecht, NL; Bachelorâs degree in Chemical Technology, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, NL
Gerhard Dell
- Energy Commissioner to the Upper Austrian Government, Director of OĂ Energiesparverband
- Lecturer at the University of Linz
- Degree and post-graduate degree (PhD engineering, Dr. tech.) in Electrical Engineering and Energy Economics
Speaker of the European Pellet Conference
Speaker of the Energy Efficiency Policy Conference
Anita Derjanecz
- Managing Director, Federation of European HVAC Associations (REHVA)
- Professional experience in the field of healthy buildings, indoor comfort & energy performance of buildings as well as European energy research projects, knowledge transfer and capacity building
- Degree in European Affairs and Regional Innovation Development, UniversitÀt Pécs, Hungary
Alessia De Vita
- Project Manager and Modelling Coordinator, E3-Modelling, Greece
- Over 9 years of experience in energy, transport, economy and environmental policy modelling and impact assessment studies
- Degree in Engineering, Technische UniversitÀt Berlin, Germany
Gert Dewandeleer
- Product Manager, Nathan Systems, Belgium/The Netherlands
- 18 yearsâ experience in renewable energy systems
Xavier Duret
- Vice President Research & Development, RĂ©Solve Ănergie, Canada
- Previously, leader of the cellulose conversion team, Biomass Technology Laboratory, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada
- PhD in Wood and Fiber Science, Université de Lorraine, France
Oleg Dzioubinski
- Regional Adviser on Energy, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
- Previously, Energy Efficiency Programme Manager, UNECE Sustainable Energy Division, Switzerland
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering, National University of Shipbuilding, Ukraine; MA in Diplomacy and International Commerce, University of Kentucky, USA
Morten Edvardsen
- Senior Policy Adviser, Norwegian EV Association, Norway
- Previously, Political Adviser for the Norwegian Children and Youth Council and the National Union of Students in Norway, Norway
- Masterâs degree in History and Social Science, University of Oslo, Norway
Speaker of the Smart E-Mobility Conference
Christiane Egger
- Deputy Manager of the OĂ Energiesparverband and Manager of the Cleantech-Cluster Energy
- Conference director of the World Sustainable Energy Days
- Degrees in Law (University of Graz) and Environmental Engineering (Technical University of Graz)
Speaker of the European Pellet Conference
Speaker of the Industrial Energy Efficiency Conference
Speaker of the Smart E-Mobility Conference
Werner Emhofer
- Sales Manager Export, Fröling, Austria
- 15 yearsâ experience in the sales of biomass heating systems
- Degree in Economics, Johannes Kepler UniversitÀt Linz, Austria
Aniol Esquerra Alsius
- CEO, Association Ecoserveis, Spain
- 8 yearsâ experience as consultant on energy related projects
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Universitat PolitĂšcnica de Catalunya, Spain; MA in Environmental Science and Renewable Energies, Centro de Estudios Superiores (IUSC), Spain
Matteo Favero
- ENplusÂź and ariaPulitaÂź certification specialist, Italian Agroforestry Energy Association (AIEL), Italy
- Previously, responsible of trade and supply chain, ETIFOR, FSC Italian National Office, Italy
- PhD in Forest Policy and Economics, University of Padova, Italy
Dora Fazekas
- Director, Cambridge Econometrics Budapest Office, Hungary
- 15 yearsâ experience in the application of economic and econometric analysis to inform policy-makers in the fields of climate, energy and the circular economy
- PhD in Environmental Economics, Corvinus University of Budaspest, Hungary
Lukas Ferkl
- Director, University Centre for Energy Efficient Buildings (UCEEB), Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU) and Researcher, Energoklastr, Czech Republic
- Founder and owner of the start-up Feramat Cybernetics
- PhD in Control Engineering and Robotics, Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU), Czech Republic
Martin Finsterbusch
- Head of All-Solid-State Batteries Group, Institute of Energy and Climate research (IEK-1), Forschungszentrum JĂŒlich, Germany
- Over 10 yearsâ experience in research and development in the field of ceramic based fuel cells and next generation batteries in the USA and Germany
- Doctorate in Physics/Materials Science, Technical University Ilmenau, Germany
Federica Fuligni
- Project Manager of Energy Efficient Buildings Projects, Exergy, United Kingdom
- Previously, researcher on urban scale sustainable technologies and methodologies in Santiago, Chile
- Masterâs degree in Architecture, UniversitĂ di Bologna, Italy; ongoing Master studies in Building Services Engineering with Sustainable Energy, Brunel University London, UK
Gilles Gauthier
- Bioenergy Expert, European Biomass Association (AEBIOM) and General Manager, European Pellet Council (EPC)
- Previously, Coordinator of the Belgian Biomass Valorisation Association (ValBiom)
- Degree in Industrial Engineering with specialisation in agriculture and environment
Karlis Goldstein
- Policy Officer, DG Energy, European Commission
- Previously, Attaché and Policy Coordinator for energy, transport, internal market and competitiveness affairs, Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, Permanent Representation of Estonia to the EU, Estonia
- MA in Social Sciences, European studies and international relations, Sorbonne (France) and MA in Organisational Behaviour and Management, Tallinn University (Estonia)
Franz-Josef Gotzler
- Head of Consulting, E-WALD, Germany
- Previously, Entrepreneur, GOTZLER, Germany
- Engineering degree in Physics, University of Applied Science Munich, Germany
Johan Granath
- Senior Vice President Bioenergy, Ekman & Co., Sweden
- Member of the Board of Directors, Swedish Bioenergy Association (SVEBIO)
- Bachelorâs degree in Marketing, Gothenburg School of Economics, Sweden
Neil Harrison
- Director, re:heat, UK; Chairman, Wood Heat Association, UK
- Previously, Senior Biomass Consultant, Scottish Agricultural College, UK
- MSc Rural Resource Management, Newcastle University, UK
Christophe Hoegaerts
- Senior Project Manager Heat Storage, Team Leader Energy Storage and Conversion, TNO, The Netherlands
- Over 12 yearsâ experience in leading complex, multi-disciplinary international projects
- MSc in Applied Physics, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Jaap Hogeling
- Director, EPB Center, Netherlands
- Chair CENTC 371 Program Committee on EPBD, Member ISO/TC 163/WG 4: Joint Working Group (JWG) between ISO/TC 163 & 205:Energy performance of buildings using holistic approach
- MSc and ME, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Alwin Hoogendoorn
- Portfolio Manager, Centre of Expertise Biobased Economy, Avans University of Applied Sciences and HZ University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands
- 20 yearsâ experience in the bioenergy R&D and the realisation of bioenergy and biofuel plants
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Julian JĂ€gers
- Research Assistant and PhD Student, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
- Masterâs degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany / University of Sheffield, UK
Anette Jahn
- Head of Sector, Energy Efficiency Unit, European Commission, EASME
- Previously, Head of Sector, Renewable Energy Unit and Policy Officer, DG Energy, European Commission
- Master of Arts in International Politics, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium; Degree in Economics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
Nanda Kumar Janardhanan
- Teaching Faculty, Energy Studies Programme, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
- Previously, Regional Coordinator- Research and Operations, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, Japan
- PhD in Energy Policy, University of Delhi, India; MA in Politics and International Relations, Pondicherry University, India
Sara JanhÀll
- Senior Researcher and Project Manager, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Sweden
- Previously, Senior Researcher in transport and air quality, Swedish Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI), Sweden
- PhD in the field of urban aerosol sources and atmospheric processes and Post-doc in particle emissions from biomass burning, Gothenburg University, Sweden
Rod Janssen
- President and Chairman of the Board, Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes (EEIP)
- Founder of the web service "Energy in Demand", a blog on the energy transition in Europe.
- Master's degree in International Relations, Bachelorâs degree in Political Science
Robert Kaukewitsch
- Policy Officer Renewable Energy, DG Energy, European Commission
- Previously, Green Public Procurement Policy Officer, DG Environment, European Commission
- Degree in Law, University of Montpellier, France
Dou Kejun
- Senior Bioenergy Advisor, China National Renewable Energy Centre (CNREC)
- Professional experience in policy strategy and planning research in bioenergy and clean heating
- Masterâs degree in Biochemical Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, China
Rebekka Köll
- Scientific expert, Institute for Sustainable Technologies (AEE), Austria
- Professional experience in the field of thermal energy storage
- MSc in Energy and Transport Management, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Austria
Werner König
- Research Associate, Reutlingen Center for Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency (REZ), Reutlingen University, Germany
- PhD student in Sociology, University of Vienna, Austria
- Masterâs degree in Sociology, University of Vienna, Austria
Tanmay Kotasthane
- Principal, Trimurti Womens College of Science, India
- Previously, Senior Research Fellow, Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), India
- PhD in Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, India
Lukas Kranzl
- Senior Researcher, Energy Economics Group, Technische UniversitÀt Wien, Austria
- Around 20 yearsâ experience working on future perspectives of sustainable energy systems
- PhD in Energy Economics and Degree in Industrial Engineering, Technische UniversitÀt Wien, Austria
Mikael Larsson
- Research Manager, Swerim AB, Sweden; Director, Centre for Process Integration in Steelmaking, (PRISMA), Sweden
- Adjunct professor, LuleÄ University of Technology
- PhD in Energy Engineering, LuleÄ University of technology, Sweden
Volker Lenz
- Head of Division, Thermal-chemical Conversion, DBFZ, Germany
- Head of research on intelligent biomass heating technologies (Smart Biomass Heat), DBFZ, Germany; Chairman, VDI 3670 - downstream dust reduction systems for solid fuel small combustion plants
- Doctorate in Engineering, Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Dipl.-Energiewirt (FH)
Alexandre Llusera Paredes
- Sales Manager, Monitoring Control Systems (MCSystems), Spain
- Previously, Sales Area Manager in Asian markets, bagging and pelletizing industry, Spain
- Bachelorâs degree in Management, Marketing, International Trade and Negotiation, Toulouse Business School (TBS), France
Robert Mack
- Researcher in the field of biogenic solid fuels, Technology and Support Centre (TFZ), Germany
- Previously, work experience at the Kompetenzzentrum Kraft-WĂ€rme-Kopplung, OTH â Technical University of Applied Sciences, Germany
- Degree in Environmental Engineering
Jakub MalanĂk
- Research Engineer, Honeywell, Czech Republic
- Partner of the EU H2020 Project MOEEBIUS
- Degree in Computer and Information Science, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic
Gereon Meyer
- Deputy Head of Department Future Mobility and Europe, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik, Germany
- 12 yearsâ of experience in innovation and strategy consulting on automotive and transportation technologies
- PhD in Physics, Freie UniversitÀt Berlin, Germany
Remigiusz Mielczarek
- International Public Relations Manager, ASM, Poland
- 20 yearsâ of experience in journalism, public relations and as spokesperson
- MA in Journalism, University of Warsaw, and in Culture (Theatrology), University of Lodz, Poland
Chairperson of the Innovation Workshops Energy and Buildings
Maria Michela Morese
- Executive Secretary, Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) and Natural Resources Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Previously, Advisor on International Relations and Negotiator for Environmental Conventions, Italian Ministry of the Environment, Land and Sea, Italy
- PhD in Forest Ecology; MA in Environmental Governance; MA in Political Science, International Relations
Tobias MĂŒcke
- Managing Director, MĂŒcke Ambiente, Germany
- Previously, Building Services Facility Manager, Mawell Resort, Germany
- Skilled bricklayer and certified construction technician
Gordon Murray
- Executive Director, Wood Pellet Association of Canada (WPAC)
- Board Member of the European Pellet Council; Member of the Steering Committee, Biomass Power Group of the UK Renewable Energy Association; Member of the Stakeholder Advisory Group of the Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP)
- Bachelor of Science in Forestry, University of British Columbia, Canada
Thomas Nowak
- General Secretary, European Heat Pump Association (EHPA)
- Member of the coordination committee of the Decarbheat initiative
- Degree in Economics and Business Administration, Paderborn University, Germany
Ingwald Obernberger
- Managing Director, BIOS Bioenergysysteme, Austria
- Head of the research group "Thermal biomass utilisation", Institute for Process and Particle Engineering, Graz University of Technology, Austria
- Professor, Graz University of Technology, Austria
Brendan OâFlynn
- Head of Group - Wireless Sensor Networks, Tyndall National Institute, Ireland
- 25 yearsâ experience in smart system sensors development and Integration
- PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Christine Ăhlinger
- Head of Sector International Tasks at OĂ Energiesparverband
- Project management of international projects in the fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy
- Diploma in law, post graduate training on energy & environmental advice
Chairperson of the European Pellet Conference
Chairperson of the European Energy Efficiency Conference
Sergio Olivero
- Head of Research Area on Environmental Protection, LINKS Foundation, Italy
- Previously, Head of Energy & Security Research Area, SiTI, Italy
- Masterâs degree in Electronic Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Stefan Ortner
- CEO, ĂkoFEN, Austria
- Responsible for R&D, marketing, product management, operations, quality management, export and business development
- Degree in Engineering, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Austria
Marco Palazzetti
- CEO, Palazzetti Group, Italy
- Over 15 yearsâ experience in various positions within the Palazzetti Group, a designer and manufacturer of fireplaces, stoves and barbecues
- Degree in Management Engineering, University of Udine, Italy
Anna Paraboschi
- Project Manager, Rina Consulting, Italy
- Professional experience as consultant in hydraulic engineering
- PhD in Hydraulic Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Susanne Paulrud
- Senior Researcher and Project Manager, RISE Research Institutes, Sweden
- Previously, Senior Researcher, Swedish Environmental Research Institute (IVL), Sweden
- PhD in Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
Werner Pink
- CEO, Pink GmbH, Austria
- Previously, responsible for R&D, product management, operations, quality management, marketing, sales and business development
- Degree in Engineering, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Austria
Johann Prammer
- Head of Strategic Environmental Management, Voestalpine AG, Austria
- Previously, Managing Director, SCS-Technology Verfahrenstechnik, Austria
- Studies in Engineering
Francisco Puente
- Business Development Director, ESCAN Energy Consulting, Spain
- Previously, Lecturer on Energy Resources and Technologies, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain
- PhD in Energy and Fuels Engineering, Madrid, Spain
Peter Radgen
- Professor of Energy Efficiency, University of Stuttgart, Germany
- Chair of Energy Efficiency and Head of Graduate School Efficient Energy Use
- Doctorate in Thermodynamics, University of Duisburg-Essen, Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany) and INSA Lyon (France) (Dipl.-Ing.)
Christian Rakos
- CEO of proPellets Austria and Save Energy Austria
- Member of the Board of the European Pellet Council and Austrian Biomass Association
- Doctorate in Technical Physics, Technische UniversitÀt Wien, Austria
Pablo Rodero
- Responsible of biofuels certification for AVEBIOM, Spain; Director of Bioenergy Europe (former AEBIOM)
- Expert on bioenergy and solid biomass quality
- Degree in Forestry Engineering, Universidad Politénica de Madrid, Spain
Ander Romero Amorrortu
- Project Manager, Tecnalia Research & Innovation, Spain
- Regional leader of the Building Efficiency Accelerator for Europe and Middle East
- Masterâs degrees in Industrial Engineer and in Thermal Engineering, University of the Basque Country, Spain
Speaker of the Energy Efficiency Policy Conference
Speaker of the Innovation Workshops Energy and Buildings
Magdalena Sajdak
- Scientific Officer, Polish Academy of Sciences in Paris, France
- Previously, Assistant Professor, Bioenergy Department, Wood Technology Institute, Poland
- PhD in Agricultural Resources and Technologies, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain; MSc in Environmental Protection, Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Poznaniu, Poland
Helmut Schellinger
- CEO, Schellinger KG, Germany
- Previously, Co-founder and CEO, TiNOX, Germany
- Degree in Physics, Ludwig-Maximilian-UniversitĂ€t MĂŒnchen, Germany
Matthias Schimmel
- Senior Consultant Sustainability Solutions, Navigant, Germany
- Previously, Consultant, Tagueri AG, Germany
- MSc in Environmental Sustainability, University of Edinburgh (Scotland), Degree in Engineering and Management, Munich University of Applied Sciences (Germany)
Tanja Schneider
- Researcher, Chair of Energy Process Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-UniversitĂ€t Erlangen-NĂŒrnberg, Germany
- MSc in Chemical Engineering
Georg Ferdinand Schneider
- Research Associate, Technische Hochschule NĂŒrnberg and Fraunhofer IBP, Germany
- PhD student in the fields of formal modelling of automation systems and control logic as well as modelling and simulation of technical systems, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
- Masterâs degrees in Energy Engineering and Economics, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Michael Scullin
- Technical Engineer, CDE Global, UK
- Previously, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement roles, OBConstruction and Schrader Electronics
- Graduate Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Queenâs University of Belfast
Adam Sherman
- Manager, Biomass Energy Resource Center (BERC), Vermont, USA
- Member of the Board, Biomass Thermal Energy Council (USA) and Board of Advisors, Alliance for Green Heat (USA)
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Vermont, USA
Tanay Sidki Uyar
- Professor and Head of Energy Section, Faculty of Engineering, Marmara University, Turkey
- President, Biyoder, Bioenergy Association of Turkey; Vice President, WBA, World Bioenergy Association
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey; MSc in Nuclear Engineering, BoÄaziçi University, Turkey
Richard Sikkema
- Post-Doctoral Researcher, Forest Ecology and Management Department, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
- Previously, forest-related topics and bioenergy markets, Joint Research Centre, Italy
- PhD, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
Filipe Neves da Silva
- Energy Efficiency Project Manager, ISQ, Portugal
- Masterâs degree in Energy and Environmental Engineering, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
Laurent Socal
- Consultant
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Politecnica di Milano, Italy
Peter Sommersacher
- Senior Researcher, BIOENERGY 2020+, Austria
- Research experience in the field of characterisation of solid biomass fuels for utilisation in medium and large scale thermal conversion plants
- PhD in Process Engineering, Graz University of Technology, Austria
Magnus StÄhl
- Senior Lecturer and Director of Studies for BSc in Environmental and Energy Engineering, Karlstad University, Sweden
- Member of the Steering Committee, Swedish Pellets Researcher Network
- PhD in Environmental and Energy Systems, Karlstad University, Sweden
Henrik Ström
- Senior Researcher in Sustainable Multiphase Processes, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
- Research on mathematical modelling and numerical simulations of reactive multiphase flows, including biomass conversion
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
- Chairman, Hansa Green Tour Foundation, The Netherlands
- Director of Hanze Development, Cleantech Acceleration Consultancy, The Netherlands
- Degrees in International Governance, Export Management, Strategic Business Development and Social Enterprises, The Netherlands
Samuel Thomas
- Senior Advisor, Regulatory Assistance Project; Operating Agent, Demand Side Management Technology Collaboration Programme
- Previously, Senior Analyst, IEA Energy Efficiency Division; Head of Climate Change Economics, UK Department of Energy and Climate Change
- Masterâs degree in Economics, Birkbeck College, University of London, UK
Luca Tiozzo Netti
- Technical Support and Trainer on Power Solution and Building Automation, Schneider Electric, Italy
- Masterâs degree in Electrical Engineer, UniversitĂ degli Studi di Padova, Italy
Jens TĂŒbke
- Director Applied Electrochemistry, Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT), Germany; Spokesperson, Fraunhofer Alliance Battery
- Professor for Materials and Processes for Electrochemical Storage, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany; Principal investigator, Helmholtz Institute for Electrochemical Energy Storage Ulm, Germany
- Doctorate in Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Martin-Luther-University Halle Wittenberg, Germany
Gabriela UrbanovĂĄ
- Innovation Analyst, FENIX TNT, Czech Republic
- Previously, Associate, Centre for International Relations, Poland
- Degrees in European Governance (Utrecht and Masaryk University, NL and CZ), in International Relations and in Human Rights (Malmö University, Sweden)
Speaker of the Energy Efficiency Policy ConferenceSpeaker of the Innovation Workshops Energy and Buildings
Wolfgang Urbantschitsch
- Executive Director, E-Control Austria, Austria
- Vice President, Council of Energy Regulators (CEER); Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the Energy Community
- Doctorate in Law, University of Graz, Austria; Masterâs degree in European Community Law, College of Europe, Belgium
Anke Uytterhoeven
- Doctoral Researcher, Thermal Systems Simulation Research Group, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
- Masterâs degree in Mechanical Engineering (Thermotechnical Sciences), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
Michele Vavallo
- Project Manager, Solintel, Spain
- 15 yearsâ professional experience in the fields of energy efficiency and sustainability in the industrial and building sector
- MSc in Environmental Engineer, UniversitĂĄ degli studi della Basilicata (Italy); Master degree in energy audit and sustainable development, Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain)
Harry Verhaar
- Head of Global Public & Government Affairs, Philips Lighting, The Netherlands
- Chairman of the European Alliance to Save Energy; President of the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association
- MSc in Solid State Luminescence, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
Thomas Zeng
- Team Leader Working Group "Innovative Solid Biofuels", Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum (DBFZ), Germany
- Previously, Project Engineer, HS Energieanlagen, Germany
- Degree in Process Engineering, Technische UniversitÀt Dresden, Germany
Theodor Zillner
- Deputy Head, Division for energy and environmental technologies, Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology (BMVIT)
- Programme manager of the impulse programme "Stadt der Zukunft" (city of the future)
- Degree in Mechanical and Process Engineering, Technische UniversitÀt Wien, Austria
Johann Zirngibl
- Director, International Development, CSTB, France
- Convenor of ISO / CEN standardisation working groups
- Degree in Engineering
Speaker of the Energy Efficiency Policy Conference
Speaker of the Innovation Workshops Energy and Buildings
