Jury 2025

Dr. Manuel Bickel: 01

How does circular design have an impact? Manuel Bickel puts it simply: only when we understand the entire system can design truly close the loop. He explains why communication, cooperation – and the right questions – are key.

 Co-Head of Product and Consumption Systems Research, Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy | After studying environmental engineering and working in engineering and consulting, Manuel Bickel completed a PhD in 2020 on communication systems for the energy transition at Leuphana University Lüneburg. Since 2018, he has conducted research at the Wuppertal Institute, focusing on sustainable product-service systems. His topics include ecodesign, circular systems, digitalisation, and resource efficiency. In short: if it’s about the future, he’s in.Co-Head of Product and Consumption Systems Research, Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy

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