Welcome to the Chair of Thermal Energy Technology and the Hydrogen Research Center at BTU
Our Chair of Thermal Energy Technology is part of the Faculty for Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems at BTU. As an international and interdisciplinary research team, we place a strong emphasis on integrity, creativity, and the personal and professional development of our members. We are excited to welcome talented individuals from around the world to our team!
We are committed to education, research, and technology transfer across a wide range of topics related to energy conversion and storage. Our focus includes:
- Hydrogen Production: Alkaline (pressurized) electrolysis, AEM electrolysis, and PEM electrolysis
- Hydrogen Storage and Fuel Cell Technology: Stationary fuel cell systems
- Thermochemical Energy Storage: Gas-solid reactions
- Technology Development and Modeling: Complex energy systems and components (steady-state and dynamic behavior, thermal design, and energy optimization)
Through our research and teaching, particularly with the advancement of the BTU Hydrogen Research Center, we are significantly contributing to the development of sustainable energy technologies. Our goal is to develop innovative solutions to meet the energy challenges of the future.