Institute for International Research on Sustainable Management and Renewable Energy (ISR)
Research Agenda
We are doing research in the area of sustainability and renewable energies and also include international aspects. Thereby we focus on sustainable management in different corporate functions, on compliance and governance, economic questions as well as on renewable energies, the current focus areas are marketing and acceptance. We work in interdisciplinary cooperation with other NGU institutes.
Here are some examples of our work:
Research Philosophy
As members of a University of Applied Sciences (HAW) we conduct applied research. We focus on topics which are of interest for us as well as for society at large and that have a clear potential for application in business. An international perspective and a solid empirical foundation are important to us. We are convinced of the power of collaboration and carry out our projects in cooperation with other universities, research institutes, companies, organizations and others. Overcoming the boundaries between disciplines for us is the basis of new findings. We welcome competition in research and participate in research programs of the federal and state governments. The link between research and teaching is important to us, so we integrate bachelor and master candidates into our research projects. In cooperation with several universities we also offer our scientific staff the possibility to graduate their PhD.
Projects
- Trans4mation Fridays for Future
- (BGA-PtG)² – „Holistic evaluation of the integration of power-to-gas concepts in biogas and bio methane plants including the development of business models for regenerative gases“
- LoSENS Local Sustainable Energy Systems in Senegal
- Human and Social Capital of Board Members of Renewable Energy Cooperatives in Germany
- International comparison of green electricity products
- International comparison of Biomethane products and policy frameworks
- The social discourse around the "maize cap" before the 2012 amendment of the German renewable energies act (EEG) - A qualitative content analysis of newspaper articles
- GÄRWERT – Environmentally friendly optimization, value oriented recycling and commercialization of biogas digestate
- BENERKON - successful identification and management of conflicts
- AquaMak – aquatic macrophytes – ecologically and economically optimized use
- Green Packaging: International Research on Consumer Attitudes and Behavior
- (BGA-PtG)² – „Holistic evaluation of the integration of power-to-gas concepts in biogas and bio methane plants including the development of business models for regenerative gases“
- LoSENS Local Sustainable Energy Systems in Senegal
- Human and Social Capital of Board Members of Renewable Energy Cooperatives in Germany
- "enEEbler" Employee initiatives for renewable energy
- International marketing in renewable energy – work package communication
- The social discourse around the "maize cap" before the 2012 amendment of the German renewable energies act (EEG) - A qualitative content analysis of newspaper articles
- GÄRWERT – Environmentally friendly optimization, value oriented recycling and commercialization of biogas digestate
- BENERKON - successful identification and management of conflicts
- AquaMak – aquatic macrophytes – ecologically and economically optimized use
- Green Packaging: International Research on Consumer Attitudes and Behavior
Jobs and Thesis
Job postings for research associates:
Currently none
Student assistants needed for the following topics:
Currently none
Bachelor theses:
Students can make their own topic suggestions for theses. However, topics are also offered. Currently, the following topics are offered:
Please take notice of our information sheet (word document, in German only) about bachelor's and master's theses.
- Entscheidungsoptimierung bei Infrastruktur-Unternehmen durch Daten aus Drohnenbefliegung (pdf)
- Klimarisiken in der Unternehmenskommunikation - Verbände und Initiativen (pdf)
- Erneuerbare Energien im Wärmesektor - Entscheidungen auf Haushaltsebene in der Literatur (pdf)
- Mit Erneuerbaren heizen: Wie und warum entscheiden sich Haushalte? - Erarbeitung eines Interviewleitfadens (pdf)
More detailed information about these postings can be obtained by klicking on the links above. If you are interested in any of the topics, please send a short email to arrange a meeting.
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Publications
2021
Prof. Dr. Carsten Herbes:
- Herbes, C., (2021): Nachhaltiger Konsum. In: Genkova P. (Hrsg.) Handbuch Globale Kompetenz. Springer, Wiesbaden, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-30684-7_36-1, S. 1-18.
- Herbes, C., Rilling, B. & Holstenkamp, L. (2021): Ready for new business models? Human and social capital in the management of renewable energy cooperatives in Germany, in: Energy Policy 156, 112417, doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2021.112417
- Apfel, D., Haag, S. & Herbes, C. (2021): Research agendas on renewable energies in the Global South: A systematic literature review. In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 148, 111228, DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2021, 16 Seiten.
- Herbes, C., Rilling, B., Ringel, M. (2021): Policy frameworks and voluntary markets for biomethane – How do different policies influence providers’ product strategies ? In: Energy Policy Volume 153, 112292
- Herbes, C. (2021): The Market for Bio-Based Packaging: Consumers‘ Perceptions and Preferences Regarding Bio-Based Packaging. In: Sapuan, S.M., Ilyas, R.A. (Hrsg.): Bio-Based Packaging: Material, Environmental and Economic Aspects, Chapter 26, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, ISBN: 978-1-119-38107-5, S. 453-466
2020
Prof. Dr. Carsten Herbes:
- Herbes, C.; Dahlin, J.; Kurz, P. (2020): Consumer Willingness To Pay for Proenvironmental Attributes of Biogas Digestate-Based Potting Soil. In: Sustainability 2020, 12 (16), 6405, doi.org/10.3390/su12166405, 19 Seiten
- Blazejewski, S., Dittmer, F., Buhl, A., Barth, A.S. & Herbes, C. (2020): “That is Not What I Live For”: How Lower-Level Green Employees Cope with Identity Tensions at Work. In: Sustainability 2020, 12 (14), 5778, DOI:10.3390/su12145778, 22 Seiten
- Herbes, C. (2020): 4.13 Vermarktung von Gärprodukten außerhalb der Landwirtschaft – Teil einer Strategie für die Reduzierung des Nährstoffdrucks auf Gewässer. In: Fachagentur für Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e.V. (Hrsg.): Gewässerschutz mit Nachwachsenden Rohstoffen – Steigerung der Gewässerschutzleistung, Gülzow 2020, S. 75-78.
- Herbes, C., Beuthner, C., & Ramme, I. (2020): How green is your packaging - A comparative international study of cues consumers use to recognize environmentally friendly packaging. International Journal of Consumer Studies 00: 1– 14
- Herbes, C., Rilling, B., Mac Donalds, S., Boutin, N. & Bigerna, S. (2020): Are you voluntary markets effective in replacing state-led support for the expansion of renewables? – A comparative analysis of voluntary green electricity markets in the UK, Germany, France and Italy”. Energy Policy 141, 111473
- Herbes, C., Roth, U., Wulf, S., Dahlin, J. (2020): „Economic assessment of different biogas digestate processing technologies: A scenario-based analysis”, in: Journal of Cleaner Production 255, 120282
2019
Prof. Dr. Carsten Herbes:
- Weinand, J.M., McKenna, R., Karner, K., Braun, L., & Herbes, C. (2019): Assessing the potential contribution of excess heat from biogas plants towards decarbonising residential heating. Journal of Cleaner Production, 238,117756.
- Röhl, M., Roth, S., Schütz, W., Zehnsdorf, A., & Herbes, C. (2019). Biogas Production from Submerged Macrophytes? – A Case Study of Regional Biomass Potentials in Germany. Energy, Sustainability and Society, 9, 21.
Team
Managing Director
Prof. Dr.
Carsten Herbes
Professor FBF
Campus: CI10 345
Sigmaringer Str. 25
72622 Nürtingen
Office hours:
nach Vereinbarung
Deputy Managing Director
Prof. Dr. rer. pol.
Iris Ramme
Direktorin für Internationale Hochschulangelegenheiten, Professorin für Marketing und Marktforschung // Director International Affairs / Professor of Marketing and Marketing Research
Campus: CI10 346
Sigmaringer Str. 25
72622 Nürtingen
Office hours:
siehe neo
Members
Prof. Dr. sc. agr.
Erskin Blunck
Prodekan FAVM, Studiendekan International Management
Campus: CI3 207
Neckarsteige 6-10
72622 Nürtingen
Office hours:
Mi 11:30-12:15 Uhr
Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Robert Gabriel
Professor FBF, Nachhaltige Unternehmensführung
Campus: CI10 347
Sigmaringer Str. 25
72622 Nürtingen
Prof. Dr.
Carsten Herbes
Professor FBF
Campus: CI10 345
Sigmaringer Str. 25
72622 Nürtingen
Office hours:
nach Vereinbarung
Prof. Dr. rer. pol.
Iris Ramme
Direktorin für Internationale Hochschulangelegenheiten, Professorin für Marketing und Marktforschung // Director International Affairs / Professor of Marketing and Marketing Research
Campus: CI10 346
Sigmaringer Str. 25
72622 Nürtingen
Office hours:
siehe neo
Prof. Dr. rer. pol.
Marc Ringel
Beauftragter für internationale Hochschulangelegenheiten /Coordinator International Affairs ERM, NPM und SUM
Campus: Pa4 314
Parkstraße 4
73312 Geislingen
Office hours:
nach Vereinbarung
Prof. Dr.
Frank Andreas Schittenhelm
Prodekan FBF, Studiendekan Bachelor Internationales Finanzmanagement
Campus: CI10 216
Sigmaringer Str. 25
72622 Nürtingen
Research Associates
Dr.
Dorothee Apfel
Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin - Institute for International Research on Sustainable Management and Renewable Energy (ISR)
Campus: CI8 103
Hechingerstraße 12
72622 Nürtingen
Office hours:
nach Vereinbarung
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter - Institute for International Research on Sustainable Management and Renewable Energy (ISR)
Campus: CI8 103
Hechinger Str. 12
72622 Nürtingen
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter - Institute for International Research on Sustainable Management and Renewable Energy (ISR)
Campus: CI8 103
Hechinger Str. 12
72622 Nürtingen
M.Sc.
Marius Jahnke
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter - Institute for International Research on Sustainable Management and Renewable Energy (ISR)
M.Sc.
Benedikt Rilling
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter - Institute for International Research on Sustainable Management and Renewable Energy (ISR)
Campus: CI8 103
Hechinger Str. 12
72622 Nürtingen