Stephan Düber

University of Melbourne, RWTH Aachen University

Stephan Düber's research focuses on improving the efficiency and sustainability of geothermal energy systems. Recent studies investigate exploiting heat gains in existing borehole heat exchanger fields, developing thermal response factors that account for time-dependent thermal properties, and conducting field investigations on geothermal pavements. Additionally, research explores the impact of horizontal connection pipes on borehole heat exchanger operation under varying climatic conditions, comparing and integrating simulation models for these systems. The development and validation of a computationally efficient hybrid model for high-resolution simulations of geothermal bore fields also contributes to the field.