The Chair of Circular Economy and Sustainability Assessment at TUM proudly congratulates Dr. Daniela Wohlschlager on the successful defense of her PhD thesis, "Future Energy Systems – Insights on Smart Charging."
Daniela’s research provides critical insights into the role of smart charging in advancing climate-neutral energy systems. Her work combines Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and energy system modeling to assess the environmental impact of smart energy solutions. Key contributions of her research include:
🔹 A framework for prospective Life Cycle Assessments of Smart Energy Systems
🔹 The potential of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charging in integrating renewables and reducing emissions
🔹 The relationship between digitalization and sustainability, highlighting both benefits and trade-offs of ICT-driven energy solutions
🔹 A novel conceptual framework integrating LCA with energy system modeling for comprehensive environmental impact assessment
🔹 The role of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in balancing grid flexibility and optimizing environmental benefits
Beyond her four high-impact publications, Daniela’s findings offer valuable policy and industry guidance on implementing smart charging strategies to support the clean energy transition.
We extend our gratitude to Prof. Patrick Jochem for serving as the second referee and Prof. Matthias Gaderer for chairing the examination committee.
Daniela, it has been a pleasure working with you! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and look forward to continued collaboration. 🌍⚡🚗
