Jochen Wendel
About Jochen Wendel
Jochen Wendel is an R&D Manager at INIT Group in Karlsruhe, Germany, with over 15 years of experience in Geographic Information Systems and related fields. He has held various roles in research and project management, including positions at the European Institute for Energy Research and UC San Diego.
Work at INIT Group
Jochen Wendel has been serving as the R&D Manager at INIT Group since 2021. His role involves overseeing research and development initiatives within the company, which is based in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. In this position, he contributes to the advancement of innovative solutions in the transportation sector.
Previous Experience at EIFER
Before joining INIT Group, Jochen Wendel worked at the European Institute for Energy Research (EIFER) for seven years, from 2014 to 2021. During his tenure, he held multiple roles including Research and Development Engineer, Project Coordinator, and Project Lead. His work focused on energy research and development, contributing to various projects aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability.
Educational Background
Jochen Wendel holds a PhD in Geography with a focus on Data Science and Geoinformatics from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. He also earned a Master of Science in Geomatics from Hochschule Karlsruhe - Technik und Wirtschaft from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he completed a Dipl.-Ing. (FH) in Cartography and Geomatics at the same institution from 2000 to 2004.
Expertise in Geographic Information Systems
Jochen Wendel possesses over 15 years of experience in the application, development, and management of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). His expertise spans various domains including Smart Cities, Mobility, Energy, Aerospace, Real Estate, Environment, and Medical. He has also accumulated significant experience in Location Based Services and Data Analytics, focusing on both spatial and non-spatial applications.
Research and Teaching Experience
Jochen Wendel has a strong background in academia, having served as a Research Assistant and Lecturer at the University of Colorado at Boulder from 2007 to 2013. He later worked as a Lecturer at Hochschule Karlsruhe – Technik und Wirtschaft from 2012 to 2019. His academic roles involved teaching and guiding students in the fields of geography and geomatics.