From research to award: Behind the winning papers of the DHC+ Student Awards

Meet the winners of the 13th International DHC+ Student Awards!

Join us for a dedicated webinar where the three awardees of the 13th edition of the International DHC+ Student Awards will present their research, share insights from their work, and discuss the future of district heating and cooling.

Each year, the International DHC+ Student Awards recognise outstanding student research that drives innovation in the DHC sector. In this session, you will hear directly from the winners of the Bachelor’s & Master’s, PhD, and Group Research Project categories as they walk us through their methodologies, key findings, and the impact of their work.

Whether you are considering applying to the 14th edition of the Awards or simply want to learn more about cutting-edge research in the field, this webinar is for you. The speakers will also share their experience taking part in the competition, offer tips for future applicants, and answer your questions during the Q&A session.

 

Agenda:

  • 10:00-10:05 - Introduction
  • 10:05-10:15 - Sajedeh Roustaei, Data-driven approach for diagnosing inefficiencies and optimizing district heating networks” 
  • 10:15-10:25 - Anna Vannahme, Systematic Assessment of Scientific Case Studies on Optimization Measures – A Value-Added Approach for District Heating Operators?
  • 10:25-10:35 - Gianni Martinazzoli, Performance of a prototype substation for 5th generation district heating and cooling networks
  • 10:35-10:55 - Q&A
  • 10:55-11:00 - Closing

 

Speakers

  • Sajadeh Roustaei, Politecnico di Milano, Italy - Winner in the Bachelor’s and Master’s students category
  • Anna Vannahme, Technical University of Munich in cooperation with Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences, Germany - Winner in the Ph.D. students category
  • Gianni Martinazzoli, Università degli Studi di Brescia, Italy - Best Group Research Project
  • Moderated by Sara Comparetto, Engagement Officer – Youth and Cities, Euroheat & Power

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