Circular value creation and resilient energy systems

As a young chair, we bring fresh perspectives to the shaping of a sustainable industry. Our name is our programme and is inspired by one of the most important global goals: The 9th Sustainable Development Goal of the United Nations for sustainable industrialisation and resilient infrastructure. We see this goal as a central lever whose implementation makes a decisive contribution to other sustainability goals - from clean energy (SDG 7) to responsible production methods (SDG 12) and climate protection (SDG 13).

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05.11.2025

The fu­ture of pro­duc­tion: Prof Schlüter provides im­petus for AI and re­si­li­ent sup­ply

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02.10.2025

Prof Schlüter presents re­search on AI in en­ergy sys­tems at SDEWES 2025

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28.07.2025

Wel­come to the NI­WI Chair

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26.05.2025

New pub­lic­a­tion! Hy­dro­gen eco­nomy de­vel­op­ment in the EU - strategies and per­spect­ives

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09.05.2025

Wel­come to the NI­WI Chair

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06.05.2025

Re­flec­tions on the NI­WI Strategy Con­fer­ence in Kas­sel

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19.03.2025

New pub­lic­a­tion! En­ergy sys­tem scen­ari­os in the field of "Trans­port of green fuels"

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27.01.2025

Our NI­WI Chair be­comes part of the ILH

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13.01.2025

New pub­lic­a­tion: Cir­cu­lar eco­nomy and ma­chine learn­ing for product de­vel­op­ment

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24.10.2024

UPB for Fu­ture "The Sus­tain­ab­il­ity Ring Lec­ture" WS 2024/25

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16.08.2024

Dr. Di­ana Khrip­ko, Univ. of Cam­bridge (UK) teaches Life Cycle As­sess­ment with us

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04.07.2024

UPB for Fu­ture "Die Nach­haltigkeit­s­ring­vor­le­sung"

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11.06.2024

Guest lec­ture on the top­ic of "Sus­tain­ab­il­ity in com­pan­ies"

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29.05.2024

Present­a­tion of the Chair of Sus­tain­able In­dus­tri­al­isa­tion and Re­si­li­ent In­fra­struc­ture in the Y-Build­ing

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11.04.2024

Herz­lich Willkom­men am Lehr­stuhl für NI­WI

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Our research: Holistic and impact-orientated

The aim of our research work is to develop and apply innovative methods in order to scientifically substantiate and drive forward the industrial transformation. We focus on the holistic analysis of production processes and products as well as the design of sustainable and resilient energy infrastructures.

 

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Main re­search areas

Under the guiding principle of the twin transition, we conduct research in three interlinked focal areas: from circular value creation and energy sustainability to the transformation of urban systems such as the smart city.

Our meth­ods

Our methodological triad for the twin transition: We combine ecological assessment using LCA and economic analysis using TEA with data-supported optimisation using AI and digital twins.

Pub­lic­a­tions

We regularly share our latest research findings with the international scientific community in leading scientific journals and at renowned conferences.

Unsere Lehre: Kompetenzen für eine nachhaltige Zukunft

Die industrielle Wertschöpfung der Zukunft muss ökologisch nachhaltig und gleichzeitig ökonomisch tragfähig sowie resilient sein. Diese Kompetenzen vermitteln wir basierend auf dem neuesten Stand von Forschung und Technik. Wir befähigen Studierende der Ingenieurwissenschaften dazu, die notwendige Transformation aktiv zu gestalten und die Herausforderungen komplexer, vernetzter Systeme zu meistern.

 

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Rows of seats filled with students in the Auditorium maximum of Paderborn University.

Courses

In our courses, we teach the engineering fundamentals for sustainable transformation. The courses cover our core topics from the circular economy to resilient energy systems and can be taken as part of various degree programmes.

Spe­cial­isa­tion in Sus­tain­ab­il­ity & Trans­form­a­tion

For students who want to become experts in sustainable industry, we organise a dedicated specialisation. Here you will learn how to systematically analyse complex sustainability issues and design innovative, sustainable systems.

Stu­dent work

We continuously offer the opportunity to write bachelor's, student research projects and master's theses in our current research fields. Apply your knowledge to concrete challenges and actively shape the research at our chair.

Unser Netzwerk: Lokal verankert, interdisziplinär vernetzt

Aus Überzeugung setzen wir auf eine starke interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit. Unsere Einbettung in die zentralen Forschungs- und Kompetenzzentren der Universität Paderborn ermöglicht es uns, die komplexen Herausforderungen der nachhaltigen Industrialisierung ganzheitlich zu adressieren und den Transfer von der Forschung in die Praxis zu beschleunigen.

 

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Fac­ulty of Mech­an­ic­al En­gin­eer­ing

As part of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, we anchor our research and teaching in the core competences of engineering and actively shape the education of future engineers.

In­sti­tute for Light­weight Con­struc­tion with Hy­brid Sys­tems (ILH)

At the ILH, we pool our expertise in the field of resource-efficient production and the circular economy. Here we conduct research into innovative materials and circular products.

Com­pet­ence Centre for Sus­tain­able En­ergy Tech­no­logy (KET)

The KET is our central platform for research into resilient energy systems. Here we work on interdisciplinary solutions for the sustainable energy supply of industry.

Unser Team: Gemeinsam für eine nachhaltige Zukunft

Unser wachsendes, interdisziplinäres Team forscht gemeinsam an den Lösungen für eine nachhaltige industrielle Zukunft, entwickelt innovative Lehrformate und erarbeitet anwendbare Konzepte. Für unser Team suchen wir nach neuen Talenten, die mit uns die Zukunft gestalten wollen. Schauen Sie gern auf unsere Stellenangebote oder fragen Sie uns persönlich. Wir freuen uns auf Sie!

 

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Team over­view

Get to know the people who are shaping the industrial transformation at the NIWI Chair and training the next generation of engineers.

Job ad­vert­ise­ments

We are looking for talented and curious people who share our mission. Become part of our team and play an active role in shaping a sustainable future.

Ca­reer & De­vel­op­ment

Working for us is a springboard for your career. We offer an ideal environment for your scientific and personal development - from student work to postdoctoral positions.