HighEFF Organisation

HighEFF Organisation

HighEFF Research areas are presented on these pages:

Methodologies RA1 - Components RA2 - Cycles RA3 - Applications RA4 - Society RA5 - Case Studies RA6 

Scientific committee

The HighEFF Scientific Committee was comprised of three national and three international experts. The mandate of the Committee was to provide advice on the relevance and quality of the scientific activities for the Centre as a whole, as well as the individual Research Areas. In addition, the Committee highlighted scientific trends, challenges and opportunities, and HighEFF's performance performs relative to state-of-the-art (whether HighEFF research is world class or not). It also provides strategic advice on scientific focus and priorities based on the performance of the various Research Areas and Work Packages.

The members were:

  • Robert C. (“Bob”) Armstrong, Director at MIT Energy Initiative
  • Ignacio E. Grossmann (Former Director CAPD at CMU)
  • Megan Jobson (Professor at Univ. of Manchester)
  • Tor Grande (Vice Dean Research at NTNU)
  • Jack A. Ødegård (Vice President Research at SINTEF Industry)
  • Kristin Jordal (Research Manager at SINTEF Energy Research)

How we work together

HighEFF's cooperative structure has facilitated collaboration between academia, industry, and research institutions, ensuring that all partners contribute effectively to the Centre's goals. Guided by the Executive Board, the Scientific Committee, and the Centre Management Team, a range of initiatives have been implemented to strengthen the consortium and engage user partners actively.

Annual consortium meeting

The Annual Consortium Meeting has evolved into a major event that includes a public-facing conference day. This day focuses on energy efficiency and serves as a platform for industry, academia, policymakers, and the public to exchange ideas and insights. The conference has become a lasting legacy of the Centre and will continue beyond HighEFF’s conclusion, providing a useful forum for addressing energy efficiency solutions as the urgency of adopting them continues to grow.

Participants at the 2021 HighEFF Cross-sector Workshop.
HighEFF's Cross-sector Workshop, held on 20-21 October in Hell, near Trondheim, was the Centre's first large in- person event since the start of the pandemic.

Cross-sector workshop

The Cross-Sector Workshop brings together researcher scientists and industry partners to discuss advancements in industrial energy efficiency. This forum facilitates the exchange of ideas across sectors, showcasing developments such as high-temperature heat pumps, innovative processes for aluminium production, and concepts for power production from low-temperature surplus heat. These discussions underscore the Centre's role in bridging research with practical industry applications.

Webinars

HighEFF’s series of webinars plays an important role in sharing knowledge. Covering the full spectrum of the Centre's research, with a different topic every time, these sessions provide live and recorded opportunities for partners to engage with ongoing work. The accessibility and variety of these webinars highlight the Centre’s commitment to disseminating its findings widely.

Spin-off projects

When project partners identify a specific research challenge they want to tackle together, they can apply for funding to launch a spin-off project. Such applications have been successful numerous times during the Centre’s duration, reflecting one of the core objectives of the FME programme: translating research into real-world solutions. Spin-off projects like Cartesian and initiatives focused on biocarbon and CO₂ capture exemplify how HighEFF partners are leveraging research to address industry challenges. These projects not only extend the practical impact of HighEFF’s innovations but also pave the way for new applications and economic opportunities.