Dr.-Ing. Jan Bitter-Krahe
Co-Head of Research Unit Circular Ecosystems and Governance
| Tel.: | +49 202 2492-334 |
| Tel.: | +49 202 2492-334 |
Education and Academic Training
- 2016 - 2021: PhD (Dr.-Ing.), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University
- 2013 - 2015: Master of Science Mechanical Engineering & Business Administration, RWTH Aachen University
- 2014: Exchange semester at the School of Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australien
- 2009 - 2013: Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering & Business Administration, RWTH Aachen University
Professional Experience
- Since 02/2026: Co-Head of Research Unit Circular Ecosystems and Governance
- 01/2024 - 01/2026: Co-Head of Research Unit Circular Transitions, Division Circular Economy
- 01/2023 - 12/2023: Co-Head of Research Unit Material Loops, Division Circular Economy
- 08/2022 - 12/2022: Senior Researcher at Wuppertal Institute, Division Circular Economy
- 10/2021 - 07/2022: Researcher at Wuppertal Institute, Division Circular Economy
- 2019 - 2021: Research Group Leader Economic and Social Cybernetics, Cybernetics Lab IMA & IfU, RWTH Aachen University
- 2016 - 2019: Researcher, Cybernetics Lab IMA & IfU, RWTH Aachen University
- 2013 - 2015: Student Researcher, Cybernetics Lab IMA & IfU, RWTH Aachen University (paused for exchange semester)
- 2011 - 2012: Student Researcher, Institute for Textile Engineering, RWTH Aachen University
Research Focus
- Cross-sectoral transformation ecosystems for circular economy
- Regional circular economy strategies und approaches / circular structural change
- Cooperative circular economy strategies for companies and other organisations
Teaching
- 2023 - 2024: "Environmental Economics" in the Bachelor's program Energy
and Water Management at University of Applied Sciences Ruhr West