Fabian Schipfer studied Physics at the University of Vienna, Austria and the University of Sevilla, Spain. Since 2012 he is working for the Institute of Energy Economics, Vienna University of Technology. His PhD topic and research interests are focused on transition pathways towards a bio-based economy. In several national and international research and consultant projects he conducts techno-economic assessments from a system perspective on biomass-to-end-use chains for modern and traditional bioenergy carriers and biomaterials. His main tools include desktop research, modelling, scenario modelling and scenario discussion implying scientific interdisciplinary exchange and cooperation as well as communication and integration of stakeholders.