People creating impact
Hydropower Evolutions relies on a highly experienced, dedicated, and performance-driven team of industry professionals. Our core team represents the starting point for reaching out to a great number of talented hydropower engineers within our global network.
Management Team
Dr. Klaus Engels, Managing Director
PhD and MSc in Electrical Engineering, MSc in Economics
Comprehensive technical and commercial expertise in the worldwide energy industry, in-depth analytical, strategic and cross cultural skills with strong entrepreneurship and performance orientation
As Director Operations, Klaus Engels is also responsible for Uniper's hydropower business in Germany.
Bernhard Miller, Managing Director
MSc in Civil Engineering, Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Technical and financial management of complex projects, strong analytics, strategy and business development, key account management, cultural intelligence, future-oriented mindset and action
Office Jakarta
Liza G. Januar, Head of Jakarta Office
BA Cultural Science, BA in Public Relation and Marketing Communication
Project management office, coordination and support of external partners, suppliers and stakeholders, relationship management and business development Southeast Asia, in particular Indonesia
Liza Januar works self-employed and manages our local office in Jakarta.
International Team
Holger Ludwig, Senior Hydropower Expert
MSc in Civil Engineering
Due diligences, planning, design, and construction of small to mid-scale hydropower projects in emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and Africa including management of site investigation and operational training
Holger Ludwig works self-employed and leads several of our projects.
Dr. Walter Sucrow, Senior Health & Safety Expert
PhD in Chemical Process Technology, MSc in Mechanical Engineering
Certified leader in occupational health and safety, responsible for HSSE management systems, safety trainings and audits. Long-term experience in development, implementation and operation of wind and hydropower plants as well as nuclear power generation.
Dr. Walter Sucrow is a member of the management team for Uniper Hydro Germany.
Dr. Rob D'Eon, Senior Environmental Expert
PhD in Conservation Biology, MSc in Wildlife Ecology, BSc in Forestry
Environmental impact assessment and mitigation planning according to international standards such as IFC Performance Standards, strong technical background in terrestrial ecology, conservation biology, technical writing and reporting
Dr. Rob D'Eon is freelancer and has been involved in several of our projects.
Robert Barclay, Senior Social Scientist
MLA, BA English literature and Sociology
Sustainability development with particular focus on social impact and risk assessment, monitoring and mitigation, baseline studies as well as cultural heritage management according to international standards
Rober Barclay operates his own consultancy business and is involved in several of our projects.
Dr. Peter Droogers, Senior Hydrologist
PhD in Soil Physics, BSc in Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering
Exentsive expertise in hydrology, hydrometry, hydrological modelling, irrigation, climate change, remote sensing and computer simulation in the context of water resource management and hydropower
Dr. Peter Droogers is a contracted expert from our partner FutureWater and has been involved in several of our projects.
Daniele Battaglia, Senior Geologist
MSc in Engineering Geology, MSc in Structural Geology
Geotechnical expert for hydro plants and tunnels, engineering geology, rock and soil mechanics, risk evaluation, modeling, management and supervision of site investigations and monitoring systems
Daniele Battaglia works for his own company Georisk and was contracted for several of our projects.
Cornelia Häckl, Environmental Expert
MEng in Environmental Engineering
Coordination, negotation and implementation of ecological mitigation measures for 110 hydropower plants; development of flood and drought management plans, adaptation to climate change; ensuring compliance with environmental law in general and site-specific permitting.
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