Research Groups

Overview of 16 research groups at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU)

ElectrochemistryMaterialsTheorySystemsMethods
Prof. Dr. Maximilian Fichtner Solid-State Chemistry The research group Solid State Chemistry is concerned with the newest battery systems to follow today's lithium-ion battery. It develops and studies new materials to be used in electrochemical energy storage units of the next generation and subsequently. View research group
Materials
Prof. Dr. Arnulf Latz Electrochemical Multiphysics Modeling The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is represented by a research group at the HIU. View research group
Theory
Prof. Dr. Dominic Bresser Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials The group "Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials" researches a variety of materials and technologies for electrochemical energy storages. The group tries to create a fundamental understanding of the electrochemical reactions and mechanisms. View research group
Electrochemistry
Prof. Dr. Helmut Ehrenberg Nanoscale Hybrid Materials The research group "Nanoscale Hybrid Materials" is working on the development of nanoscale functional materials for lithium-ion batteries. View research group
Materials
Prof. Dr. Axel Groß Elementary Processes The processes and structures that take place at the atomic level in batteries, especially at interfaces, are studied by the group Elementary Processes, who use modern quantum chemical procedures, in particular those based on density functional theory. View research group
Theory
Dr. Alberto Varzi Electrochemistry of Materials and Interfaces The group „Electrochemistry of Materials and Interfaces” addresses challenges related to materials for energy storage devices with particular focus on the phenomena occurring at interfaces, in order to gain fundamental understanding that can be exploited to in practical systems. View research group
Electrochemistry
Prof. Dr. Timo Jacob Basics of Electrochemistry The research group "Basics of Electrochemistry" studies the fundamental aspects of electrochemical processes in electrochemical storage units. One of the tasks is to study the changes taking place between the surface of the electrodes and the electrolytes during the processes of charging and discharging. View research group
Electrochemistry
Dr. Marcel Weil Resources, Recycling, Environment & Sustainability Technical, ecological and economic system analysis. View research group
Systems
Dr. Margret Wohlfahrt-Mehrens Composites & Hybrid Materials The aim of the research group "Composites / Hybrid Materials" is the (further) development of innovative electrode materials for the next battery generation. View research group
Materials
Prof. Dr. Roswitha Zeis Electrochemical Energy Conversion The research group "Electrochemical Energy Conversion" tests new materials and methods for the development of Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries and high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. View research group
Electrochemistry
Prof. Dr. Christian Kübel Research Group Prof. Christian Kübel The aim of the research group is to research the structure and morphology of novel battery materials and components. View research group
Methods
Dr. Simon Fleischmann Nanoconfined Electrochemical Interfaces The research group "Nanoconfined Electrochemical Interfaces" deals with innovative electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage systems, which are based on ion intercalation. View research group
Methods
Dr. rer. nat. Thomas Waldmann Batteries in Application The research group "Batteries in Application" deals with the performance, safety and life of batteries. View research group
Systems
Prof. Dr. Birger Horstmann Theory of Electrochemical Materials The research group models batteries as part of Prof. Latz's department at DLR. Various methods such as quantum simulation, machine learning and theoretical thermodynamics enable a deeper understanding of everything from individual atoms to the entire battery cell. View research group
Theory

ASSOCIATED RESEARCH GROUPS

Prof. Dr. Birgit Esser

RESEARCH GROUP “ORGANIC FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS” 

Research Group of Prof. Dr. Birgit Esser.

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Prof. Dr. Stefano Passerini

RESEARCH GROUP “ELECTROCHEMISTRY OF BATTERIES” 

Prof. Dr. Stefano Passerini, Senior Expert Advisor at the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) and KIT Distinguished Senior Fellow. 

Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) – Transport Technologies Giefinggasse 4, 1210 Wien, Austria.

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Maider_Zarrabeitia

Dr. Maider Zarrabeitia

RESEARCH GROUP “BEYOND LI-BATTERIES: MATERIALS & INTERPHASES” 

The research group “Beyond Li-Batteries: Materials & Interphases” developed sustainable materials for beyond Li-batteries (sodium and potassium-based batteries).

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