Dr. Tomas Horvath, PhD

About

Dr. Tomas Horvath is a building physics expert focused on thermal insulation, heat pump technology, and renewable energy integration for residential and commercial buildings. He holds a PhD in Building Science from the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), where his research on optimal insulation strategies for Central European climates received the Austrian Energy Research Award. Dr. Horvath has designed and supervised the installation of over 200 heat pump systems across Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, with documented average heating cost reductions of 45%. He serves as an expert reviewer for the International Energy Agency's Heat Pump Programme and contributes to the European Heat Pump Association's technical standards committee. His practical experience spans from passive house design to industrial-scale heat recovery systems, and he regularly consults with municipal governments on building renovation strategies under the EU Green Deal framework.

Credentials & Qualifications

• PhD in Building Science, TU Wien (Vienna)
• Austrian Energy Research Award recipient
• IEA Heat Pump Programme expert reviewer
• 200+ heat pump installations supervised
• European Heat Pump Association committee member

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