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Robert Gaugl earned his Doctor of Technical Sciences (Dr.techn.) in Electrical Engineering from Graz University of Technology in 2023. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Electricity Economics and Energy Innovation at Graz University of Technology, specializing in electricity market modeling. As part of his ongoing habilitation process, he is focusing on the application of machine learning in the energy sector. During his research stays – among others at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston/USA, the Universidad de Málaga (UMA) in Málaga/Spain, and the Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid/Spain – he gained valuable international experience and further deepened his expertise in these fields. His research interests include renewable energy, electricity storage, techno-economic analysis of sustainable energy systems, and energy innovation.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Graz University of Technology (90000)
2017 → 2023
Award Date: 25 May 2023
Master of Science, Graz University of Technology (90000)
2014 → 2017
Award Date: 25 Apr 2017
Bachelor of Science, Graz University of Technology (90000)
2010 → 2014
Award Date: 18 Sept 2014
Visiting Researcher, Comillas Pontifical University
Mar 2025 → May 2025
Visiting Researcher, Universidad de Málaga
Sept 2023
Research Visiting Student, MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology
May 2022 → Jun 2022
Austrian Fields of Study 2012 (6-stellig)
- 202010 Electric power engineering
- 207106 Renewable energy
- 101016 Optimisation
- 102019 Machine learning
- 102035 Data science
- 211907 Energy saving
- 211908 Energy research
- 211922 Energy storage
- 211909 Energy technology
- 211911 Sustainable technologies
- 502014 Innovation research
- 502015 Innovation management
- 502022 Sustainable economics
- 502034 Regulatory economics
- 202016 Electrical engineering
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Adaptive Complexity Reduction of Network Constraints for Large-Scale Power System Optimization Models
Auer, F. C. A., Gaugl, R., Klatzer, T. F., Tejada Arango, D. A. & Wogrin, S., 24 Jun 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Energiebericht Steiermark 2025: Zahlen, Daten und Fakten zu Energieaufbringung, -verwendung und erneuerbaren Energien in der Steiermark
Karimi-Auer, J., Zirngast, C., Umgeher, M., Bachhiesl, U. & Gaugl, R., Apr 2026, Amt der Steiermärkischen Landesregierung. 68 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Integrated Planning of V2G-Enabled Charging Infrastructure and Distribution Grid Operation in Positive Energy Districts – Insights from the V2G-QUESTS Project
Gaugl, R., Karelly, S., Divasson Jaureguibarria, A., Fan, Q., Wogrin, S. & Correia, G., 11 Feb 2026, EnInnov 2026: Energizing Europe - Innovationen für eine zukunftsfähige Energiewirtschaft: 19. Symposium Energieinnovation : 11.-13. Februar 2026, TU Graz, Österreich. Verlag der Technischen Universität GrazResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper › peer-review
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Surrogate Modeling of Interconnector Flows: A Machine Learning Alternative to Full-Scale Power System Simulations with Application to Cross-Border Electricity Exchange
Gaugl, R., Insunzac, E., Portela, J. & Wogrin, S., 3 Jun 2026, arXiv.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Uncovering Hidden Biases in Hydropower: Why Detailed Inflow Data is Crucial for Energy System Optimization Models
Auer, F. C. A., Gaugl, R., Klatzer, T. F., Tejada Arango, D. A. & Wogrin, S., 1 Apr 2026, 4th International Workshop on Open Source Modelling and Simulation of Energy Systems, OSMSES 2026 - Proceedings. IEEE, 5 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper › peer-review
Activities
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19. Symposium Energieinnovation, EnInnov 2026
Gaugl, R. (Participant)
11 Feb 2026 → 13 Feb 2026Activity: Participation in or organisation of › Conference or symposium (Participation in/Organisation of)
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Innovationsforum Stromspeicher
Gaugl, R. (Participant)
18 Jun 2026Activity: Participation in or organisation of › Conference or symposium (Participation in/Organisation of)
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Cost Projections for Low-Carbon Power Technologies Using Learning-Curve-Based LCOE/LCOS Models
Gaugl, R. (Speaker), Ertl, C. (Contributor), Cardona Vasquez, D. (Contributor) & Wogrin, S. (Contributor)
12 Jul 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk at conference or symposium › Science to science
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Electricity Markets, Tariffs and Supporting Schemes for Flexibility Provision – An Overview
Gaugl, R. (Speaker)
22 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk at conference or symposium › Science to science
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Die Rolle von Flexibilität und Speichern im zukünftigen Energiesystem
Gaugl, R. (Speaker)
16 Jun 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk at conference or symposium › Science to public
Prizes
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Best Paper Award - OSMSES 2026
Auer, F. C. A. (Recipient), Gaugl, R. (Recipient), Klatzer, T. F. (Recipient), Tejada Arango, D. A. (Recipient) & Wogrin, S. (Recipient), 25 Mar 2026
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Congress Award 2025
Bachhiesl, U. (Recipient), Wogrin, S. (Recipient), Gaugl, R. (Recipient), Klatzer, T. F. (Recipient) & Lichtenegger, K. (Recipient), 25 Jun 2025
Prize: Prizes / Medals / Awards
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Mind the Gap - Prize for gender and diversity
Gaugl, R. (Recipient), 12 Nov 2019
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Press/Media
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Anforderungen an moderne Energiesystemmodelle
30/01/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Stromkosten sparen und Geld verdienen: Warum Batteriespeicher boomen
22/06/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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EQS-Strom - Extension and Quality Assurance of a Power Market Model for Energy System Analysis
Gaugl, R. (Project manager on research unit)
1/07/26 → 30/09/26
Project: Research project
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DyLeR 2.0 - Levers for relieving the power grid: Costbenefit analysis to support the energy transition while simultaneously limiting grid charges
Gaugl, R. (Project manager on research unit)
1/09/25 → 31/07/27
Project: Research project
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CiDEAL - Clean Industry Development Education and Advanced Learning
Kreuzer, E. (Consortium manager resp. coordinator with external organisations), Kienberger, M. (Contact person), Wogrin, S. (Contact person), Gaugl, R. (Contact person), Jandl, M. (Consortium manager resp. coordinator with external organisations) & Ladinig, S. (Contact person)
1/06/25 → 30/11/26
Project: Research project
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iKlimET - Optimization and machine learning for integrated climate and energy system models
Bachhiesl, U. (Attendee / Assistant), Klatzer, T. F. (Consortium manager resp. coordinator of internal research units), Schweiger, G. (Project manager on research unit), Auer, F. C. A. (Attendee / Assistant), Gaugl, R. (Attendee / Assistant), Klatzer, T. F. (Consortium manager resp. coordinator with external organisations), Klatzer, T. F. (Project manager on research unit) & Wogrin, S. (Attendee / Assistant)
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Research project
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V2G-QUESTS - Vehicle to Grid for Equitable Zero-Emission Transitions in positive energy districts
Gaugl, R. (Project manager on research unit), Wogrin, S. (Project manager on research unit), Walenta, K. (Attendee / Assistant) & Karelly, S. (Attendee / Assistant)
1/12/23 → 30/11/26
Project: Research project