ZEE Miniworkshop on Renewable Energy Research in Korea and Germany

Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 9:00 - 16:00

Faculty of Engineering, University of Freiburg

Aim of this workshop is to bring together South Korean and German researchers who work in the field of renewable energy.  It is organized by Freiburg University's Center for Renewable Energy (ZEE). Speakers include:

  • Prof. Bong-Soo Kim, Kyungnam College University of Information and Technology (fuel cells and polymers)
  • Prof. Hae-Seok Lee, Korea University (solar photovoltaic cells)
  • Prof. Kibong Kim, Korea University (heat pumps, general heating and renewable energy systems)
  • Prof. Moritz Diehl, University of Freiburg (introduction of ZEE, optimal control of renewable energy systems)
  • Kläre Christmann, Fraunhofer ISE (fuel cell activities at Fraunhofer ISE)
  • Jakob Harzer, University of Freiburg (optimal control of airborne wind energy systems)
  • Wonsun Song, Greenventory (joint design and control optimization for seasonal thermal energy storage systems)

Additional participants are, among other, 16 BSc students from Korea, and ZEE members. Sustainable Systems Engineering students (and other students from Freiburg) are warmly welcome to attend the event.