DPBB - Digital Design, Construction and Operation

Congratulations on successfully defending your dissertation!

19.10.2026|11:59 Uhr

On October 15, 2025, M.Eng. Sebastian Theißen successfully completed his doctoral degree in the DPBB Department of Teaching and Research.

His dissertation is titled:
“Methods for the Circular and Environmental Assessment of Building Services Engineering Using BIM-Based HVAC Design.”

With this work, Sebastian Theißen makes a valuable contribution at the intersection of the circular economy, environmental assessment, and digital methods in early planning phases—topics that are becoming increasingly relevant in the construction industry.

The examination committee for the doctoral defense consisted of:

• Prof. Dr. Anica Meins-Becker, University of Wuppertal
• Prof. Dr. Karsten Voss, University of Wuppertal
• Prof. Dr. Steffen Anders, University of Wuppertal
• Prof. Dr. Alexander Hollberg, Chalmers University of Technology

We extend our heartfelt congratulations and wish him all the best in his future academic and professional endeavors!