The development and optimization of reaction kinetics of gas-phase and surface reactions represent a major research field of the chair. The reaction kinetics are used in commercial multidimensional simulation tools for the prediction of combustion and emission formation.

Furthermore, the chair develops its own zero- and one-dimensional simulation models for the calculation of combustion engines and reactors for fast and accurate emission prediction (e.g. methanation, steam reforming, dry reforming, three-way catalyst, oxidation catalyst and self- and compression-ignited engines).

In the most recent research field of the chair, the scientific staff is working on the development of simulation models for the performance calculation of fuel cells, electrolysers and lithium-ion batteries.

An in-house computing cluster with 1000 cores is available for research and development (AMD Epyc, Intel Xeon Gold 4th generation). The department also has an extensive network of partners in the field of software development.

In the process engineering laboratory, the Chair has access to equipment for researching the properties of fuels and catalysts (heat flux burner, rapid compression machine and steam reforming).

In the engine laboratory, a micro CHP test stand with state-of-the-art measurement technology is available for researching the oxyfuel combustion of synthesis gases.