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12.05.2009
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GENERAL ENERGY RESEARCH DEPARTMENT (ENE)
DIS - Dynamics of Innovative Systems
Dr. Silvia Ulli-Beer
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Ulli-Beer
Silvia
married with 4 children
Langenthal (BE), Switzerland
Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
CH- 5232 Villigen PSI
Switzerland
Phone +41 56 310 27 23
Fax + 41 056 310 44 16
silvia.ulli-beer@psi.ch
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Scientific Education
| 2006 - 2011 |
Habilitation efforts
Working title: Energy technology change: Dynamics of socio-technological transformation processes towards sustainability
To be submitted to the University of St. Gallen |
| 2004
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Doctor of oeconomiae (Dr.oec.)
Title of the Dissertation-Thesis: Citizens’ Choice and Public Policy: A System Dynamics Model for Recycling Management at the Local Level
University of St. Gallen |
| 2002 - 2003 |
Course work and individual research
Simulating Dynamic Systems, Simulation for Policy Analysis, Proseminar in System Dynamics
Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy at the University at Albany, SUNY, USA
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| 2000 - 2002 |
Ph.D. studies
Management science
University of St. Gallen |
| 1991 - 1998 |
Master in economics (lic. rer. pol.)
Major Subject:Economy (environmental and natural
resource economics, international economics, public finance)
Minor Subject: Political Science (comparative policy analyses) and General
Ecology
University of Berne and Geneva
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| 1983-1988 |
Teacher training college in Langenthal |
Awards and Scientific experiences
| 01.2005 - ongoing
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Senior researcher & Leader of the Research Group Dynamics of Innovative Systems
Prof. Dr. A. Wokaun, Head of the General Energy Research Department, Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen (Parttime 70% till 2008; 100% today) |
| 3.2004 - 8.2008
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Senior researcher & Co-Leader of the Innovation Research Group
Prof. Dr. R. Kaufmann-Hayoz, Interdisciplinary Center for General Ecology, University of Berne, Switzerland, (Part-time 30-60%) |
| December 2005 |
Award for outstanding research in environmental issues
University of Bern (Berner Umweltforschungspreis 2005, Hauptpreis)
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| 8.2002 - 8.2003 |
Award from the basic research funds
University of St. Gallen
Research Scholar at the Department of Public Administration and Policy, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy
University at Albany, SUNY, Albany, USA |
| 1997 - Summer 2002 |
Junior researcher
for Prof. Dr. R. Kaufmann-Hayoz, Interdisciplinary Centre for General Ecology,
University of Berne, Switzerland, (Parttime 50%-70%) |
Projects
- Governing and Managing the Diffusion of Energy Efficient Vehicles and Buildings
Several Projects on Dynamics of Innovative Systems in the realm of mobility and the built environment. PhD theses and further student work (2005 - ongoing ):
- Walter Stephan (2009 – 2012, ongoing) Niche market development of electric transportation concepts: The case of fuel cell vehicles and e-scooter. Doctoral thesis, ETH Zurich
- Bouza Manuel (2008 – 2011, ongoing) Energy efficient technologies and innovation dynamics in the automobile industry. Doctoral thesis, ETH Zurich
- Mülller M. (2006 – 2009) Modeling the diffusion of energy-efficient building refurbishment. Analyzing socio-technological change processes within the innovation system. Doctoral thesis, University of Berne and University of St. Gallen
- Groesser S. (2005 – 2008) Diffusion dynamics of new energy efficient buildings. Doctoral thesis, University of Berne and University of St. Gallen
- Bosshardt M., (2005-2008) Fleet Dynamics: Identifying the main micro processes of technological change within the European car fleet. Doctoral thesis, PSI & ETH Zurich
- Amrein M., Dreyer O., Lauper E., Schnydrig S., Siegenthaler L., (2006) Dynamische Vergleichskostenberechnungen und Emissionseinsparungen. Katalysatoren für energieeffiziente Fahrzeugflotten in der Schweiz? Interdisziplinäre Projektarbeit in Allgemeiner Ökologie, Universität Bern in Zusammenarbeit mit IWB und Erlebnisraum Mobilität (novatlantis)
- Gross N., (2007) Aus der Forschung in die Praxis — Erste Schritte einer Förderinitiative fpr ein kommerzielles "Methan aus Holz"-Kraftwerk im Laufental. Seminararbeit der ETH Zürich, Juni 2007
- Wegelin P., Gfeller A., Asti C., Geisshüsler S., Nussbaum M., (2005) Charakterisierung der Käufer und Käuferinnen von gasbetriebenen Fahrzeugen. Interdisziplinäre Projektarbeit in Allgemeiner Ökologie, Universität Bern in Zusammenarbeit mit GMV, IWB und Erlebnisraum Mobilität (novatlantis)
- SNF Project of the NRP 54 Sustainable development of the built environment: Diffusion dynamics of energy efficient buildings
- Societal trends and dynamic interactions between transport behavior and spatial development: Using system dynamics modeling to inform strategy development at the national level A research project in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Roads Authority. (2004 – 2005)
- Network for a sustainable development in municipalities
Outphasing-project SPPU: Planet 21 (2000-2002)
- Environmentally responsible behavior in community settings: Theoretical analysis and empirical investigation of overcoming barriers to change
A subproject of the Integrated project within the Swiss Priority Program Environment: “Strategies and instruments for sustainable development: Bases and evaluation of applications, with special regard to the municipality level” (1997-2000)
- Large-scale fleet test of lightweight electric vehicles (LEVs) in Mendrisio
A pilot and demonstration project supported by Swiss Energy. (Accompanying research, 1997-2001)
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