Fakultät Maschinenwesen IVMA Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik Update and

Fakultät Maschinenwesen IVMA Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik Update and expand the scope of Biosystems Engineering programs of studies placing emphasis in the areas of bio-fuels, biomaterials and quality of products Dublin, 13 th October 2008 Jens Fehrmann

Content 1. Modules and specialisations in the field of Renewables at 1. University Hohenheim 2. Scientific center Straubing 3. Brandenburgian University of Technology Cottbus 2. Research innthe sector of Renewables 1. ATB Potsdam 2. Scientific center Straubing 3. Studies and surveys to the market of Renewables 4. Conclusions 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik 2

Exp. B. Sc. in Biobased materials and bioenergy University of Hohenheim: With the new study course “Renewable materials and bioenergy”, the University of Hohenheim transforms a long-term research priority into teaching. Since 2005, the University of Hohenheim has been home to the largest biogas research laboratory in Europe. In addition, the University is also currently establishing a pilot scale biogas plant that integrates all biogas research activities in Baden-Württemberg (Bioenergy Research Platform). Enrollment of students (09/2008) 2007 140 Students 2008 100 – 120 Students (deadline in 10/2008) 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Ecophysiology and systematics of energy crops Material utilization of biomass Fundamentals in energy management energy markets, competition and regulation economy of bioenergy production Fundamentals of energy plant production II Fundamentals in energy management II Int. Aspects of use of bioenergy Controlling Material properties of energy crops and Renewables Landscape and Bioenergy Energetic utilisation of biomass II Management of bioenergy companies Ecology in production and use of renewables Practical training Process technology in biomass production Working methodes in science and industry Eco balancing of energy systems Project work and Bachelor thesis Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik 3

Exp. M Sc. in Renewable Materials in Munich Master Course in Renewable Materials is a cooperation between TU Munich and University of applied sciences Weihenstephan at Competence Center Straubing and starts in winter semester 2008/2009 Objectives: Whole value added chain from plant breeding, cultivation, harvest, Energetic and substantial utilization up to the marketing of products from Renewables Economic and ecological aspects of cutivation and utilization of Renewables . Dresden: Hauptstadt von Sachsen (505 000 Einwohner) 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik 4

Exp. M Sc. in Renewable Materials in Munich Content of Studies Basiscs: biological and chemical basics, engineering sciences and process technology, basics of energetic and material application, economical basics and marketing Agricultural and forestry production of renewable materials, plant breeding, cropping systems and harvesting technologies Ecology: Sustainability, Agroecosystems, Stress- und Ecophysiology Energetical application and technologies of biomaterials: power generation, energy storage and -distribution, heat generation, biofuels, Biogastechnology and Geothermic Material application: natural fibre materials, Technology and Characterization of natural Materials, Bioplastics and Biorefinery Economy: markets and marketing of Renewables, macroeconomic importance of Renewables, Management of companies dealing with Renewables, plolitical and legal framework conditions for the application of Renewables. 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik 5

Exp. M Sc. in Renewable Materials in Munich 1. Semester: 4 compulsory modules with 18 ECTS und 3 elective modules with at least 12 ECTS, selectable out of 4 elective modules Focal Point: Basic knowledge and cropping systems of Renewables content Modul Kind of modul ECTS 1 Basics of energetical and material application Compulsory Modul 6 2 Cropping Systems for Renewables Energetical application Compulsory Modul 4 3 Cropping Systems for Renewables Material application Compulsory Modul 4 4 Basics of Economy Compulsory Modul 4 5 Basics in Chemistry and Biology Elective modul 4 6 Renewables and Agricultural Ecosystems Elective modul 4 7 Knowledge of Engineering Elective modul 4 8 Analytical methodes for Renewables Elective modul 4 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik 6

Exp. M Sc. in Renewable Materials in Munich 2. Semester: 4 compulsory modules with 22 ECTS and 2 elective modules with at least 8 ECTS, selectable out of 3 elective modules Focal Point: Energetic Application and Economy of Renewables Content Modul 9 Kind of modul ECTS Power engineering Compulsory Modul 4 10 Energetical application of Renewables Compulsory Modul 6 11 Economy 1 of Renewables Compulsory Modul 6 12 Economy 2 of Renewables Compulsory Modul 6 13 General-education modul Elective modul 4 14 Intern. Agricultural Markets Elective modul 4 15 Agricultural business and sustainability Elective modul 4 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik 7

Exp. M Sc. in Renewable Materials in Munich 3. Semester: 4 compulsory moduls with 18 ECTS and 3 elective modules with at least 12 ECTS, selectable out of 4 elective modules Focal Point: Substantial utilization of Renewables and Ecology Modu l 16 Schwerpunkt / Inhalt Fächer Credit s Material from Renewables Compiulsory modul 4 17 Natural Materials from Renewables Compiulsory modul 4 18 Substantial utilization of wood Compiulsory modul 6 Biofuels Compiulsory modul 4 20 Biotechnology Elective modul 4 21 Specific Biotechnology for Elective modul Renewables 4. Semester: Focal topic: Master's Thesis 4 Renewables and nature 4 19 22 23 2 nd conservation ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Stress- and Ecophysiology Elective modul Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik Elective modul 4 8

Exp. M Sc. in Renewable Materials and Renewable Energy at BTU Cottbus Advanced basic moduls Basic knowledge in relevant areas of natural sciences and process technology will be expanded Elective moduls in complexes Basics management of ressources Technologies for material conversion Biotechnology / bioprocess technology Substantial utilization of Renewables Power and material flow management Technology of biological energy sources Renewable Energy Legal, economical social aspects of renewable ressources Objective More oriented to process technology, Development of new production processes for the utilization of renewable materials is the main focus 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik 9

Leibniz-Institute for Agricultural Engineering Potsdam. Bornim (ATB) The ATB's task is to create process-engineering bases for sustainable land-use management and to provide innovative technical solutions for industry. By combining scientific and engineering findings, especially in the field of new technologies such as biotechnology and information technology, with economic and social science expertise, ATB aims to ensure that the newly developed processes and technical solutions are profitable for both manufacturers and users, at the same time ensuring environmental protection and sustainability. 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik 10

Structure ATB Potsdam 460 KB) 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik 11

Scientific Center Straubing At present the Science Center Straubing is composed of five Bavarian universities (Technical University of Munich, University of Applied Sciences of Weihenstephan, University of Regensburg, University of Applied Sciences of Deggendorf, University of Applied Sciences of Regensburg) and is working on mutual research projects. These projects investigate the material use as well as the energy use of biogenic resources. Of course the academic education is another objective. This mainly takes place within the context of master and Ph. D theses. 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik 12

Scientific Center Straubing Technical University of Munich, University of Applied Sciences of Weihenstephan, University of Regensburg, University of Applied Sciences of Deggendorf, University of Applied Sciences of Regensburg 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik 13

Scientific Center Straubing Technische Universität München. Resource and Energy Technology(Prof. Faulstich) Thermal use of biogenic resources and residues Bio ethanol made of ligno-cellulose raw materials Recovery of phosphorus out of mud and ashes Material flow management and life cycle assessment Concepts in the field of regenerative energies University of Applied Sciences of Weihenstephan Marketing and Management of Biogenic Resources (Prof. Menrad) Market situation and potential of biogenic resources Optimization of value chains Attitude of consumers towards new products Adequate marketing tools for biogenic resources Role of new technologies, e. g. Biotechnology University of Regensburg Pharmaceutical Biology (Prof. Heilmann) Pharmacological-biological characterization of plants Search for possible medical substances Effectiveness of products on the market Cell culture test, animal experiment Bio-availability, approval of candidate substances 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik 14

Ecopolitical Innovations and growth markets from companies prospective Research project on behalf of the Federal environmental agency carried out by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, 2007 Macroeconomic effects of cultivation and utilization of Renewables Study by Federal Ministry of Consumer Protection, Food and Agriculture represented by Agency for Renewable Ressources 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik 15

Ecopolitical Innovations and growth markets from companies prospective Dezentral Water Management Hybrid Vehicles Membran Technology Market volume 2005 (Bn EUR) 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Bio. Solarthermic CO 2 reduced Automated plastics power plants material segregation Market volume 2020 (Bn EUR) Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik Compre ssed Air Storage Power storage by H 2 Solar cooling Synthetic fuels 16

Biopolymers/Bioplastics Raw material: Starch, cellulose, PLA (Polymilchsäure), PHA (Polyhydroxylalkanoate) Very high Very low Qualified employees Membership to an Innovation system, cluster Collaboration with research institutions Access to financial ressources Collaboration with other companies Company investment in R&D Big difference between importance and degree of performance importance performance How important are from your prospective the following company-related factors for the promotion of innovations. What is your estimation regarding the current influence of that factor on your innovation activities, that is how well is that factor fulfilled from your prospective? 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik 17

Synthetic Biofuels (Biomass to Liquid) Very high Very low Access to financial ressources Company investment in R&D Qualified employees Collaboration with research institutions Collaboration with other companies Membership to an Innovation system, cluster Big difference between importance and degree of performance importance performance How important are from your prospective the following company-related factors for the promotion of innovations. What is your estimation regarding the current influence of that factor on your innovation activities, that is how well is that factor fulfilled from your prospective? 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik 18

Macroeconomic effects of cultivation and utilization of Renewables Employees (Thousend) Development of employment 2004, 2010, 2020 for the sector biofuels in Germany Plant operation 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Cultivation of Renewables Further Inputs Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik Investment 19

Macroeconomic effects of cultivation and utilization of Renewables Employees (Thousend) Development of employment 2004, 2010, 2020 for the sector biofuels in Germany (differentiated) 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik 20

Macroeconomic effects of cultivation and utilization of Renewables Employees (Thousend) Development of employment 2004, 2010, 2020 for the sector chemical raw materials (differentiated) Dye/Varnish 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin cosmetics Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik Basis materials for chemical application 21

Macroeconomic effects of cultivation and utilization of Renewables Employees (Thousend) Development of employment 2004, 2010, 2020 for the sector materials (differentiated) Products for packaging 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Natural fibre- Insulating material reinforced Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik plastics/moulding textiles 22

Conclusions 1. Due to the positive market situation in the field of Renewables, in 2007/2008 new courses were set up. 2. The courses are process and market oriented and technology (development of new processes and technologies) oriented. 3. Research and educational training are closely connected. 4. The demand for qualified employees will increase (estimation), due to an annual market growth in the field of synthetic Biofuels by 2 % and by bioplastics by 22% 2 nd ERABEE Workshop, 13 -14 October 2008, Dublin Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik 23