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Pleurat D. Asllani
Sebastian Egger
Business Excellence Professional, Schindler Aufzüge AG
Graduation Year BSc 2018, MSc 2021
The knowledge of the business subjects that I learned during my studies, helped me to get on the same language level with my colleagues. The knowledge of the engineering modules helped me to better understand technical product requirements and in combination with the business knowledge, to be able to form market requirements for products.
Fabian Murer
Head of Service & Parts Business, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Schweiz AG
Graduation Year 2018
The knowledge I gained in the various topics during my studies has enabled me to improve my analytical thinking. Thus, I understand complex tasks quickly and can develop solutions for our customers.
Muskaan Vaidya
Project Manager, Hitachi ABB Power Grids
Graduation Year 2021
The study program provided a balanced blend of technology,
sustainability, business sense and application. This
was enhanced further by very flexible, understanding
& supportive faculty. This strengthened the fundamentals
well. Strong connects with industry allowed
networking with key companies. For me, this laid a
good foundation for my role as a Jr Project Manager
at Hitachi ABB Power Grids.
Nedim Mehinagic
Training Team Lead, Siemens Schweiz AG - Smart Infrastructure
Graduation Year 2021
Studying at the HSLU enabled me to develop soft skills such as communication, teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving; which are highly important and appreciated skills in the corporate world, while working on multiple projects with many stakeholders involved
Fortunat Möhr
Project Engineer Hydraulics, Andritz Hydro AG
Graduation Year 2019
The know-how acquired during my studies helps me to understand the interrelationships in the world of hydropower and to design my projects successfully
Sharon Iten
Project Engineer Renewable Technologies and Processes, Swenex
Graduation Year 2018
I find the combination of technology and business in my studies to be the ideal preparation for concept development in everyday work for the topics of energy use, optimization and billing.
Michael Charif
Project Manager Renewable Energy, Elektro Furrer AG
Graduation Year 2023
The study of energy systems engineering provided me with a comprehensive understanding of how different energy technologies interact and can be optimized. This interdisciplinary approach, combining technical and strategic skills, allowed me to confidently tackle complex projects in my career. I gained hands-on experience in analyzing energy systems, which proved invaluable when I began designing efficient solar solutions that seamlessly integrate into larger energy networks. This education has equipped me with the knowledge and practical skills to make a meaningful impact in the renewable energy sector.
Leo Ohnsorg
Project Manager Semiconductors, Hitachi Energy
Graduation Year BSc 2022
It was in my professional life that I really realized what a broad insight into different areas the ESE offered. The program is probably one of the few Bachelore courses that combines such various technical engineering disciplines while also covering business topics. From mathematics and physics to electrical engineering, thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, through to energy trading as well as product and strategic management. There is a lot and even more. ESE offers a fascinatingly broad basis for excelling as an engineer later on.
Dominic Bigler
Asset Manager Hydropower, SBB Energie
Graduation Year 2022
Studying Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering (EESE) provided me with a well-rounded foundation that has been crucial in my career as an Asset Manager for Hydropower. The program equipped me with technical expertise to manage complex energy systems, alongside economic and regulatory insights essential for navigating the energy industry. The interdisciplinary project work and collaboration with industry partners gave me hands-on experience in solving real-world challenges. Additionally, my time at EESE exposed me to intercultural exchanges with peers from different backgrounds, broadening my perspective and enhancing my ability to work in diverse teams - skills that have proven invaluable to me in today’s dynamic energy landscape.
Niloufar Rahnama
Junior Project Managaer Heating and Cooling, PZM
Graduation Year 2023
The diverse and comprehensive curriculum in ESE enabled me to build a strong foundation in both technical and business aspects of energy systems. The variety of modules offered allowed me to tailor my learning to my interests, equipping me to address real-world energy challenges effectively. This education not only shaped my professional expertise but also helps me make informed, sustainable decisions in everyday life.
Christophe Kurkdjian
Business Process Lead, FELFEL AG
Graduation Year BSc 2019, MSc 2021
The study program combines business and Project management with engineering in such a perfect way that it creates a unique profile. In my role, I own the end-to-end business process that span across the company, requiring a strong understanding of both business needs and technical possibilities. The combination of business and engineering during both EESE and MSE is highly beneficial in my role of continously challenging and redefining process across all business areas.
Bettina Putzi
Flavio Hodel
Senior Project Manager Solar Technology, CKW
Graduation Year 2020
The knowledge I acquired during my studies prepared me exceptionally well for my professional work in the energy sector. Thanks to the forward‑looking, diverse and highly engaging modules, combined with the interdisciplinary project work, I was able to build a solid expertise in the field of energy, which I draw upon every day.
Judit Hecke
Climate Policy Analyst, NewClimate Institute
Graduation Year 2018
In my work, I not only apply my acquired expertise in the energy sector on a daily basis, but I am also valued for my interdisciplinary, interconnected and holistic approach to problem‑solving, which I developed to a large extent during my studies at HSLU.
Stefan Frehner
Head of Sustainability, Primeo Energy
Graduation Year BSc 2015, MSc 2018
The broad-based knowledge in the field of renewable energies that I gained during my studies helps me to keep track of things in my current job.
Marco Meier
Specialist in alternative drive systems and energy storage, SBB
Graduation Year MSc 2018
In addition to building up basic technical engineering knowledge, the specialization subjects and industrial projects in particular helped me to better understand the connections between technology, ecology and economics and to illuminate them from the perspectives of various interest groups. All of this helps me to approach the complex problems in my day-to-day work as holistically as possible.
Devarsh Shah
Project Manager in Mass Transfer Component, Sulzer
Co-Founder, Madira Spirits GmbH
Graduation Year BSc 2021, MSc 2023
The combination of engineering and business has broadened the opportunities in the industry.
Moritz Amsler
Cyrill Burch
Samo Zalesak
Founder, Zenergy
Graduation Year 2020
The study prograsm at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences has allowed me to gain knowledge in various areas, which paint an inter-disciplinary picture of real engineering and industrial problems in today’s important industries such as energy, manufacturing, technology development or design. My double specialization has allowed me to study more intricate details of renewable energy engineering as well as the applications of technology in industry through macro management- and business-oriented modules. I would reccomend this course for anyone who is interested in persuing an engineering career with the goal of reducing our global carbon footprint.
Patrick Wahl
CEO and Co-Founder, EDROP Engineering AG
Graduation Year BSc 2018
The ability to systematically plan and execute, and to persevere in the presence of almost unsolvable challenges are my most important tools in my job, which I learned during my studies to become an energy systems engineer. I am still learning the patience skill.
Matthias Y. Reich
Senior Life Cycle Analysis Scientist, Sustained
Graduation Year BSc 2017, MSc 2019
The study program enabled me to understand our society's activities and their environmental impact in a holistic way and introduced me to the scientific assessment of these - i.e. life cycle assessment (LCA).
Tanaka Mbavarira
Research Associate, Competence Center Business Engineering
Graduation Year 2017
The modules Innovation Finance, Technical Writing and Sustainable Energy Systems are foundational and applicable to the research and projects I do dealing with power economy
Marco Kunz
Research assistant, Competence Center Business Engineering
Graduation Year BSc 2029, MSc 2022
The holistic curriculum of EESE provided me with the tools to solve problems with all the important aspects in mind.
Nash Khan
Regional Technical Presales Manager, Trinasolar
Graduation Year 2018
The knowledge of B2B marketing coupled with Thermodynamics enabled me to tailor solutions to industrial problems more effectively; adding greater value to clients needs.
Rossella Huta
Paula Frey
Lidia Gallego Roca
Clint Christen
Project Engineer, Basler & Hofmann AG
Graduation Year 2020
The techical knowlege coupled with the project based work in the study program has helped me gain the skills necessary to be a planner for heating systems, to perform energy analyses für buildings, and to create feasiblity studies for thermal networks.
Shlok Joshi
Manager - Strategy & Operations, EY Parthenon
Graduation Year 2019
The consciousness of thinking in systems and soft skills learned during my studies helps me every day at my job in asking the right questions, to identify interdependencies in a complex environment, and communicate my ideas with an astronomical impact
Melissa Huber
Senior System Engineer, Siegfried AG
Graduation Year 2016
In my job, I benefit daily from the skills I gained in my studies in the fields of project management and planning.
Manaswini Jayakumar
Junior SharePoint Specialist, mageba group
Graduation Year 2024
My backround in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering helps me bring a structured and problem-solving approach to my work in Digitalization. It supports how I organize information, improve processes, and think about efficiency in digital systems.
Florian Wipfli
Junior Project Manager, RMB Engineering AG
Graduation Year 2024
During my bachelor’s studies, I developed a deep interest in building technology and sustainable energy, which ultimately guided me toward my current career path. The program equipped me with the knowledge and practical skills I now apply every day as a project manager.
Sanjna Pandurangi
Product Management Associate, BVK Group India
Graduation Year 2023
Working in product development for green-hydrogen electrolyzers, I focus on electrode design, electrochemical performance evaluation, and R&D experimentation. My studies strengthened my research methodology, energy-systems understanding, and project-management skills, all of which I now apply daily. Alongside product development, I also lead the company’s sustainability assessments, including GHG accounting, materiality analysis, and GRI-based reporting, which builds directly on the systems-thinking foundation I gained during my degree.
Lukas Achtnich
Projektleiter Transformation, Energie 360°
Graduation Year BSc 2016, MSc 2019
The degree programme broadens your horizons, is highly practical, and offers great flexibility.