Young Energy Researchers Conference 2021

Poster Presentations Biomass
 

• Elucidating the reaction mechanism for lignin hydrotreatment with microkinetic modelling
  Miha Grilc / Ana Bjelić, National Institute of Chemistry / Ghent University, Slovenia / Belgium
   
• Bio-conversion of cassava bagasse to xanthan gum & animal feed protein
  Damilare Ogundipe, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
   
• Microalgal biochemical-composition and biodiesel production
  Nada Chabbeh / Sheyma Khemiri / Nadia Khelifi / Issam Smaali, University of Carthage, Tunisia
   
• Intelligent system optimisation of the output of biogas production  
  Herman Kankeu Tapchom / Tize Koda Joel, University of Maroua, Cameroon
   
• Cultivation and utilisation of energy crops in Ukraine
  Anna Pastukh / Oleksandra Tryboi, Bioenergy Association, Ukraine
   
• Enhancing anaerobic biogas production through biostimulation
  Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
   
• Solar energy for the distillation of bioethanol
  Bastian Borel Ymele Tadjou / Guy Bertrand Tchaya / Etienne Tchoffo Houdji / Jean Benjamin Bidias / Adolphe Simo, University of Maroua, Cameroon

14.00 Young Energy Efficiency Researchers Conference

(in English only)

This conference presents the work and the achievements of young energy researchers from all over the world.
 

Oral Presentations
 

• Opening and welcome
  Gerhard Dell / Christiane Egger, OÖ Energiesparverband
   
• Case Study Analysis: Observed effects of ISO 50001 on energy-intense industry
  Douglas Nelson, Clemson University, USA
   
• Carbon Contracts for Difference: an economic analysis for low carbon steel production
  Tobias Lechtenböhmer, University of Cologne / Wuppertal Institute, Germany
   
• A social values-based methodology for peer-to-peer energy sharing systems
  Lurian Pires Klein, University of Coimbra, Portugal
   
• The role of energy efficiency and demand-response in renewable electricity systems
  Géremi Dranka, University of Minho, Portugal
   
• Potential for demand response programmes under high penetration of electric vehicles
  Paseka Mabina, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa
   
• Comparative analysis of electricity market prices based on forecasting models
  Nikhilkumar Poshiya / Mustafa Abunofal, University of Freiburg, Germany
   
• Drivers of the economic feasibility of building renovation ("Nul op de Meter")
  Srinivasan Gopalan, Ogni Esco, India
   
• Reducing energy demand in multi-family nZEBs with passive approaches
  Essam Elnagar / Benjamin Köhler, University of Liège / Fraunhofer ISE, Belgium / Germany
   
• Data-driven estimation of demand flexibility in a commercial building
  Mattia Barbero / Victoria Rebillas-Loredo / Roger Valdés / Cristina Corchero García, Catalonia Institute for Energy Research / Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain
   
• Willingness-to-pay for energy efficiency in rental markets - A tenant's perspective
  Ines Stelk / Steven März / Franziska Stelzer, University of Wuppertal / Wuppertal Institute, Germany
   
• Evaluating collective heat/cold distribution systems with decentralised booster heat pumps
  Stef Jacobs, University of Antwerp, Belgium
   
• Serial renovation as key to accelerating home renovation and a green recovery
  Janne Rieke Boll, Buildings Performance Institute Europe, Germany
   
• Enhancing the performance of building-integrated PV with phase change materials     
  Johannes Greß / Andreas Stephan / Stephan Weismann / Bastian Büttner, Bavarian Center for Applied Energy Research (ZAE), Germany
   
• COVID-19 & the renewable energy transition in Africa: Challenges and opportunities
  Jeremiah Thoronka, African Leadership University, Rwanda
   
• Creation of a photo-thermal carbon fibre reinforced polymer
  Christos Mytafides / George Karalis / Nektaria Barkoula, University of Ioannina, Greece
   
• Novel wind turbine design to improve wind farm efficiency
  Emilia Chojkiewicz, Duke University / EIT InnoEnergy, USA / Belgium

Chairperson:
Gerald Steinmaurer, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria

Poster Presentations Energy Efficiency
 

• Bridging the energy efficiency gap to drive sustainable development
  Jeremiah Thoronka, African Leadership University, Rwanda
   
• Revisiting hydropower operations to meet energy challenges
  Shahryar Ahmad / Faisal Hossain, University of Washington, United States of America
   
• A waste management project in a heritage site in India
  Naveen Yalagalawadi Somashekaraiah, Saahas, India
   
• Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy study of lithium-ion battery lamination
  Martin Frankenberger, Landshut University of Applied Sciences, Germany
   
• Community ownership to promote renewable energies in France and US
  Sinda Hamon, Sorbonne Law School, France
   
• A Life Cycle Assessment of building materials for a student housing project
  Sadaf Alam / Ashraf Alam, Aalto University, Finland / Ireland / India
   
• The SUNSHINE platform: building efficiency, transparency and standardisation
  Charlotte Eloise Stancioff / Laila Pesoa / Karine Jegiazarjana, Ekubirojs, Latvia
   
• A case study of energy efficiency potentials in the dairy industry
  Badreddine Boutaghriout, Sonatrach, Algeria
   
• Hourly primary energy efficiency factors of the future German power supply
  Nils Seckinger, University of Stuttgart, Germany
   
• Governmental incentive schemes for energy efficiency measures in Germany
  Christian Schneider, University of Stuttgart, Germany
   
• Application of energy geostructures for heating and cooling in Europe
  Habibollah Sadeghi, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
   
• Public participation for an energy efficient and decarbonised building stock
  Rutger Broer, Buildings Performance Institute Europe, Germany
   
• A hybrid system for atmospheric humidity condensation and water purification
  Achille Nchamo Tchouambou / Guy Bertrand Tchaya / Lionel Faysal Koska Mbraogue / Hermann Claudel Nitcheu, University of Maroua / University of Douala, Cameroon
   
• Energy management initiatives in the government of Ras Al Khaimah (UAE)
  Mahra Alhoot, Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, United Arab Emirates
   
• A business process model for BIM using two data acquisition techniques
  Letizia D'Angelo / Alessandro Piccinini / Marcus Keane, National University of Ireland
   
• A new test method for energy classification of stratified heat storage tanks
  Tristan Bischoff / Pablo Minelli / Lyubov Slotyuk, Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung, Germany
   
• A Green Deal for Ukraine - scenarios, barriers and opportunities
  Oleksii Epik / Taras Antoshchuk, Scientific Engineering Centre "Biomass", Ukraine
   
• A youth-centred strategy to scaling up renewables in Africa
  Jeremiah Thoronka, African Leadership University, Rwanda
   
• Life Cycle Assessment of conventional and green concretes
  Amina Dacić / Olivér Fenyvesi, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
   
• Cooling optimisation of bricks and EPS for residential buildings
  Baichi Chaki / Bappi Chowdhury, McGill University / University of Alberta, Canada