The following students are currently studying at RES's MSc programme in Renewable Energy Science.
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Mr. Pedro Miguel Costa Almeida (Portugal)
Specialization at RES: Fuel Cell Systems & Hydrogen B.Sc. (2008) and M.Sc. Candidate in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Energy/Thermodynamics at the Technical University of Lisbon, Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon, Portugal. Thesis Project: "Formation of Lanthanum Zirconates in Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cells" Project Advisor: Dr. Neal Sullivan, Colorado School of Mines - Fuel Cell Center Location: Golden, Colorado USA |
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Ms. Erin Rebecca Anderson (USA)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy B.Sc. (2004) in Civil Engineering from University of Vermont, College of Engineering & Math. Sci., Burlington, Vermont, USA; MBA in Finance (2008) from the University of Denver, Daniels College of Business, Denver, Colorado, USA. Thesis Project: "Aluminum Alloy Drill Pipes (ADPs) in Geothermal Drilling: A Technical & Economical Feasibility Study" Project Advisor: Mr. Sverrir Thorhallsson, ISOR - Iceland GeoSurvey Location: Akureyri, Iceland
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Ms. Dorottya Bartucz (Hungary)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy B.Sc. (2005) and M.Sc. (2007) in Computer Engineering, Budapest University of Technology & Economics; B.Sc. (2006) and M.Sc. Candicate in Geology at Eötvös Lorand University, Department of Petrology & Geochemistry, Institute of Geography & Earth Sciences, Lithosphere Fluid Research Lab, Budapest, Hungary. Thesis Project: "Exploration of Geothermal Systems with PETREL 3D Modeling Software" Project Advisors: Dr. Juraj Janocko, Technical University of Kosice & Ms. Helga Tulinius, Mannvit Engineering Location: Hungary and Akureyri, Iceland |
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Mr. Lech Birek (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Fuel Cell Systems & Hydrogen B.Sc. (2006) and M.Sc. Candidate (2007 - ) in Computer Engineering, specializing in Computer Systems & Networks at Rzeszow University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Rzeszow, Poland. Thesis Project: "Fuel Cell Backup Power System for the Computer Network at the Iceland's Innovation Center: Part 1" Project Advisor: Mr. Ingolfur Thorbjornsson, Innovation Center Iceland Location: Reykjavik, Iceland |
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Ms. Swietlana Borkowska (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Biofuels & Bioenergy B.Sc. (2003) in Environmental Protection & Management at Gdansk University of Technology, Chemical Faculty, Gdansk, Poland; M.Sc. Candidate (2007 - ) in Environmental Protection, specializing in Ecological Engineering at the University of Warmia & Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland. Thesis Project: "Biodiesel Production in Iceland" Project Advisor: Mr. Asgeir Ivarsson, Mannvit Engineering Location: Akureyri, Iceland |
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Ms. Petra Bozic (Slovenia)
Specialization at RES: Biofuels & Bioenergy B.Sc. (2006) in Agronomy; M.Sc. Candidate (2007 - ) in the Environmental Protection Program at the University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Ljubljana, Slovenia. Thesis Project: "Pyrolysis and LCA Analysis for a 2nd Generation Biodiesel Production: Applications for an Ecological Power Park in Slovenia" Project Advisors: Dr. Umberto Desideri & Dr. Francesco Fantozzi, University of Perugia Location: Perugia, Italy |
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Ms. Lucia Hlavacova (Slovakia)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy B.Sc. (2000) and M.Sc. (2002) in Geology; Ph.D. Candidate (2006 - ) in Geology, specializing in Geothermal Energy at the Technical University of Kosice, Department of Geosciences, Faculty of Mining, Ecology, Process Control & Geo-technology, Kosice, Slovakia. Thesis Project: "3D Modeling of a Geothermal Reservoir in PETREL: Case Study from the Subtatric Basin, Western Carpatians, Slovakia" Project Advisor: Dr. Juraj Janocko, Technical University of Kosice Location: Kosice, Slovakia & Akureyri, Iceland |
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Mr. Sebastian Homuth (Germany)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy Dipl.Ing. (2000 - 2007) in Engineering Geology; Ph.D. Candidate (2007 - ) in Geothermics in the Engineering Geology & Geothermal Laboratory at the Technical University of Darmstadt, Institute of Applied Geosciences; Researcher (2003 - 2007) at the Office for Environment & Geotechnics at Hamm & Theusner GbR, Erzhausen, Germany. Thesis Project: "Iceland Deep Drilling Project's (IDDP's) Risk Management & Contingency Planning" Project Advisor: Mr. Sveinbjorn Holmgeirsson, Landsvirkjun Power Location: Akureyri, Iceland |
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Mr. Raido Huberg (Estonia)
Specialization at RES: Fuel Cell Systems & Hydrogen B.Sc. (2007) in Electrical Power Engineering at Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Electrical Power Engineering, Faculty of Power Engineering, Tallinn, Estonia. Thesis Project: "Modeling of an IGFC System: CO2 Removal from the Gas Stream using Membrane Reactors" Project Advisor: Dr. Robert Braun, Colorado School of Mines - Fuel Cell Center Location: Golden, Colorado USA |
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Ms. Julia Jóhannsson (Russia)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy B.Sc. (1988) and M.Sc. (Engineer - Physicist; 1990) in Applied Mathematics & Physics, Department of Aerophysics & Space Research at Moscow Institute of Physics & Technology (State University), Moscow, Russia; Research Engineer (1991 - 1992) at the Research Laboratory of Mathematical Modeling in Mechanical Engineering at Institute of Theoretical Engineering of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia. Thesis Project: "Theistareykir High-temperature Geothermal Field, North-Iceland: Estimation of Reservoir Conditions & Evaluation of Pressure Interference between Wells" Project Advisor: Dr. Gudni Axelsson, ISOR - Iceland GeoSurvey & Mr. Asgrimur Gudmundsson, Landsvirkjun Power Location: Akureyri, Iceland |
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Ms. Katarina Kamenska (Slovakia)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy B.Sc. (2005) and M.Sc. (2007) in Geology; Ph.D. Candidate (2007 - ) specializing in Geothermal Energy, Technical University of Kosice, Department of Geosciences, Faculty of Mining, Ecology, Process Control & Geo-technology, Kosice, Slovakia. Thesis Project: "3D Modeling & Properties of a Geothermal Reservoir in the Kosice Basin of Eastern Slovakia" Project Advisor: Dr. Stanislav Jacko, Technical University of Kosice Location: Kosice, Slovakia |
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Ms. Martina Kopunicova (Slovakia)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy B.Sc. (2006) and M.Sc. Candidate (2007 - ) in Energy Engineering, specializing in Thermal Energy, Technical University of Kosice, Department of Furnace & Thermal Techniques, Faculty of Metallurgy, Kosice, Slovakia. Thesis Project: "Feasibility Study of ORC and Kalina Cycle Systems in Slovakia" Project Advisor: Dr. Dusan Holoubek, Technical University of Kosice Location: Kosice, Slovakia |
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Ms. Magda Kozak (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Biofuels & Bioenergy B.Sc. (2007) from Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland; M.Sc. Candidate in Environmental Protection, specializing in Environmental Management at the University of Poznan, Faculty of Environmental Projection, Poznan, Poland. Thesis Project: "Effectiveness of Financial Support Schemes for Bioenergy in European Union Countries" Project Advisor: Mr. Larus Olafsson, National Energy Authority Location: Akureyri, Iceland |
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Mr. Jan Krawczyk (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Biofuels & Bioenergy B.Sc. (2006) and M.Sc. Candidate (2007 - ) in Energetics, specialization in Sustainable Energy Development at the AGH University of Science & Technology, Interfaculty School of Energy, Krakow, Poland. Thesis Project: "EU's Energy Directives and Regulations: Problems with Implementation and Failures of Regulation Tools" Project Advisor: Mr. Larus Olafsson, National Energy Authority Location: Akureyri, Iceland |
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Mr. Michal Krzyzaniak (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Biofuels & Bioenergy B.Sc. (2004) in Environmental Protection Engineering; M.Sc. (2005) in Environmental Protection in the Faculty of Environmental Protection & Agriculture; Ph.D. Candidate (2007 - ) in Environmental Management, Department of Land Reclamation & Management, all at the University of Warmia & Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland. Thesis Project: "Feasibility Study of CCBEG Plants in Europe Using Pure Plant Oils and/or Waste Vegetable Oils" Project Advisor: Mr. Thorhallur Bjarnason, Utras Engineering Location: Akureyri, Iceland |
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Mr. Jakub Kupecki (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Fuel Cell Systems & Hydrogen B.Sc. (2006) and M.Sc. Candidate in Power Engineering, specializing in Renewable Energy Sources and IT Systems in Power Engineering at Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Power & Aeronautical Engineering, Warsaw, Poland. Thesis Project: "Steady-State Modeling of the MW-scale IG-SOFC Hybrid Power System" Project Advisor: Dr. Robert Braun, Colorado School of Mines - Fuel Cell Center Location: Golden, Colorado USA |
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Mr. Pawel Jan Lech (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy B.Sc. (2007) and M.Sc. Degree Candidate in Energetics, specializing in Power Systems & Installations at the AGH University of Science & Technology, Interfaculty School of Energy, Cracow, Poland. Thesis Project: "A New Geothermal Cooling-Heating System for Buildings" Project Advisor: Dr. Oddur Bjornsson, Fjarhitun Engineering Co-Advisor: Mr. Thrandur S. Olafsson, Reykjavik Energy Location: Akureyri and Reykjavik, Iceland |
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Ms. Krisztina Marosvölgyi (Hungary)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy B.Sc. (2006) and M.Sc. Candidate in Geology, specializing in Environmental geochemistry at Eötvös Lorand University, Department of Petrology & Geochemistry, Institute of Geography & Earth Sciences, Lithosphere Fluid Research Lab, Budapest, Hungary. Thesis Project: "Study of High-temperature Alteration in Drill Cores from the Theistareykir Geothermal Field in North-Iceland" Project Advisors: Dr. Christian M. Lacasse, Mannvit Engineering & Dr. Hrefna Kristmannsdottir, University of Akureyri Location: Akureyri, Iceland |
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Mr. Maciej Lukawski (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy B.Sc. Candidate (2008) in Energy Engineering at the AGH University of Science & Technology, Interfaculty School of Energy Engineering, Krakow, Poland. Thesis Project: "Design and Optimization of Small ORC Power Plant in European Conditions" Project Advisor: Dr. Pall Valdimarsson, University of Iceland Location: Akureyri, Iceland |
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Mr. Tomasz Miklis (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Fuel Cell Systems & Hydrogen B.Sc. (2007) and M.Sc. Candidate in Automatics & Robotics at the AGH University of Science & Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science & Electronics, Krakow, Poland. Thesis Project: "Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System Control: Modeling and Control Study of a Catalytic Partial Oxidation (CPOX) Reactor" Project Advisor: Dr. Tyrone Vincent, Colorado School of Mines - Fuel Cell Center Location: Golden, Colorado USA |
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Mr. Stanislaw Molitorys (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Fuel Cell Systems & Hydrogen B.Sc. (2007) and M.Sc. Candidate in Computer Engineering, specializing in Computer Systems & Networks at Rzeszow University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Rzeszow, Poland. Thesis Project: "Fuel Cell Backup Power System for the Computer Network at the Iceland's Innovation Center: Part 2" Project Advisor: Mr. Ingolfur Thorbjornsson, Innovation Center Iceland Location: Reykjavik, Iceland |
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Mr. Michal Monit (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Biofuels & Bioenergy B.Sc. (2007) and M.Sc. Candidate in Energetics, specialization in Sustainable Energy Development at the AGH University of Science & Technology, Interfaculty School of Energy, Cracow, Poland. Thesis Project: "The GEOGAS Project – Bioremediation of Geothermal Gases and Production of Single Cell Proteins (SCPs) with HOx/SOx Bacteria" Project Advisor: Dr. Arnthor Aevarsson, Prokatin Location: Akureyri and Reykjavik, Iceland |
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Mr. Michal Pachocki (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy B.Sc. (2006) and M.Sc. Candidate (2007 - ) in Machine Design, specializing in Computer Aided Machine Design at Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Power & Aeronautical Engineering, Warsaw, Poland. Thesis Project: "Akureyri's Geothermal District Heating System: An Optimization Study" Project Advisor: Mr. Stefan H. Steindorsson, Nordurorka & Dr. Pall Valdimarsson, University of Iceland Location: |
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Mr. Gabor Rajnai (Hungary)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy B.Sc. (2005) and M.Sc. (2007) in Geology, Department of Petrology & Geochemistry, Institute of Geography & Earth Sciences; Student Member of the Fluid Research Lab (2003 - ); and Ph.D. Candidate (2007 - ) in the Doctoral School of Environmental Sciences, all at Eötvös Lorand University, Faculty of Science, Budapest, Hungary. Thesis Project: "Well Design & Well Completion under Acidic Conditions" Project Advisor: Mr. Sveinbjorn Holmgeirsson, Landsvirkjun Power Location: Akureyri, Iceland |
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Mr. Tomasz Sasin (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Fuel Cell Systems & Hydrogen B.Sc. (2005) and M.Sc. Candidate (2006 - ) in Environmental Protection at Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Warsaw, Poland. Thesis Project: "Renewable Energy-FC Systems for Residential Applications" Project Advisor: Dr. Robert Steinberger, PLANET Gbr & Julich Research Center Location: Julich, Germany |
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Mr. Marek Skrzypkiewicz (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Fuel Cell Systems & Hydrogen B.Sc. (2006) and M.Sc. Candidate (2007 - ) in Machine Design, specializing in Computer Aided Machine Design at Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Power & Aeronautical Engineering, Warsaw, Poland. Thesis Project: "Modeling of a Single Solid Oxide Fuel Cell" Project Advisor: Dr. Umberto Desideri & Dr. Giovanni Cinti, University of Perugia Location: Perugia, Italy |
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Ms. Katarzyna Sobotka (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Fuel Cell Systems & Hydrogen B.Sc. (2005) and Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (2007), specializing in Information and Management in Environmental Protection at WarsawUniversity of Technology, Faculty of Environmentaln Engineering, Warsaw, Poland. Thesis Project: "Wind Power-Fuel Cell Hybrid Systems: Optimization of Electricity Production" Project Advisor: Mr. Trent Molter, Global Fuel Cell Center at University of Connecticut Location: Storrs, Connecticut USA |
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Mr. Mateusz Tatys (Poland)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy B.Sc. (2006) and M.Sc. Degree Candidate (2007 - ) in Power Engineering, specializing in Renewable Sources of Energy & Heat Transfer at Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Power & Aeronautical Engineering, Warsaw, Poland. Thesis Project: "Design of a CO2-Heat Pump System" Project Advisor: Dr. Ragnar Asmundsson, ISOR - Iceland GeoSurvey Location: Akureyri, Iceland |
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Mr. Petr Winkler (Czech Republic)
Specialization at RES: Fuel Cell Systems & Hydrogen B.Sc. (2007) and M.Sc. Candidate in Power Engineering at VSB Technical University Ostrava, Department of Energy Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ostrava, Czech Republic. |
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Mr. Peter Whittaker (USA)
Specialization at RES: Geothermal Energy B.Sc. (2004) in Chemical Engineering from the Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.; Part-Time Graduate Student (2006 - ) in Chemical Engineering at Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, USA. Thesis Project: "Corrosion and Materials Selection in the Kalina Cycle Process" Project Advisor: Dr. Asbjorn Einarsson (Specialist on Corrosion in Geothermal Systems), Mr. Gestur Bardarson & Mr. Sigurpall Asgeirsson, ExOrka Location: Akureyri, Iceland |
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Mr. Luka Zajec (Slovenia)
Specialization at RES: Biofuels & Bioenergy B.Sc. (2005) in Forest Engineering, Department of Forestry Renewable Forest Sources; M.Sc. Candidate (2006 - present) in Environmental & Resource Management at University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Ljubljana, Slovenia. Thesis Project: "Lignocellulosic Ethanol Production" Project Advisors: Dr. Umberto Desideri & Dr. Francesco Fantozzi, University of Perugia Location: Perugia, Italy |
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