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Name Linsel, Oliver
oliver.linsel@ee.rub.de
Research field Hydrogen Energy Systems
Career stage doctoral researcher
Home university/institution Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB)
Department/Research unit at home university/institution Mechanical Engineering
Chair/Working group at home institution Energy Systems and Energy Economics

International activity

Country Denmark
Location Copenhagen
University Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU)
Fund Research School PR.INT
Type of activity research stay
Period starts 02-06-2025
ends 31-10-2025
Keywords Global Hydrogen Systems, Geostrategic Relationships, Joint Research
Report During my research stay at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), I have been investigating the complex relationships between global hydrogen trade, geopolitics, and energy system transformation. Under the supervision of the Division of Climate and Energy Policy, I have started to develop and apply a novel method to decrease geopolitical bias in geographical aggregation using network analysis, with the goal of integrating it into a global sector-integrated energy system model with a focus on hydrogen. My research aims to identify potential future hydrogen leaders, relevant international relations for energy cooperation, and to provide insights on how energy system models can reflect these conditions and dependencies. Although my research is still ongoing, I have made significant progress in reviewing the current state of the art in global hydrogen trade and geopolitics, and have begun to build scenarios that will be used to analyze the impact of different geopolitical developments on the global hydrogen market. My stay at DTU has been a valuable experience, allowing me to engage with international peers, discuss my research with experts in the field, and refine my methods and results. The collaboration with the DTU team has provided me with new perspectives and insights, and has helped me to advance my research. I am confident that the knowledge and skills acquired during my stay will have a lasting impact on my future academic and professional pursuits, and I look forward to continuing my research and completing my project in the coming months. The experience and networks established during my stay will not only contribute to the successful completion of my PhD but also open up new opportunities for future research collaborations and career development.
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