Manuel Welsch

Manuel Welsch is an experienced professional with a strong background in energy planning and environmental engineering. Welsch has held various positions, including Project Manager at Bernard, where leadership in hydropower projects was demonstrated, and Deputy Director/Lead Researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, focusing on energy assessments and collaboration with international organizations. As a Senior Expert in Climate Scenario Management at OMV, Welsch supports the company's transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. Other roles include Resource Analyst at IAEA, Associate Expert at UNIDO, and various consulting positions. Welsch holds a Dipl.-Ing. in Civil Engineering/Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering from Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck and a PhD in Energy Technology from KTH Royal Institute of Technology.