Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Fraunhofer IEE

The Board of Trustees guides the strategic development of the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology (IEE). As an independent advisory body, it supports the institute’s leadership in further developing the institute and promotes dialogue among the research community, industry, policymakers, and society.

Composition of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees consists of external representatives from a range of sectors, in particular:

  • the energy sector and industry
  • academia and research
  • government and public administration
  • associations, institutions and organizations within the energy sector

Through the diverse perspectives and expertise of its members, the Board of Trustees helps ensure that scientific excellence is aligned with practical and societal needs.

Members

Dr. Susanne Nies (chairwoman)
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH

Wiebke Beerens
Westnetz GmbH

Prof. Dr. Peter Birkner
House of Energy e.V.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. ir. Dr. h. c. Rik de Doncker
RWTH Aachen

Ophelia Lindemann
Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst

Simon Müller
Energy Transition Catalytics

Sven Pienitz
Stadtwerke Bamberg GmbH

Dr. Tobias Hennig
Amprion GmbH