Prof. Frank Behrendt is Full Professor for Energy Process Engineering and Conversion Technologies fo Renewable Energies at Berlin Institute of Technology (TBerlin).  In 2007 Behrendt was elected as fellow of the Nationa Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech). In 2016 Behrendt was elected as fellow of the SATW- Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences. His scientific work focuses on the experimental investigation of reactive multi-phase flows exemplified by the pyrolysis and gasification of biomass as well as liquefaction of coal and biomass in various types of reactors, These experiments are complemented by extensive modelling and numerical simulation efforts as well as their economicand ecological evaluation. His research portfolio also includes activities in the field of energy system modelling, e.g., integration of renewable energies into electrical and therma grids.