Dr Robert Hahn, Fraunhofer IZM, Germany
Dr. Robert Hahn leads the Micro Energy Group at Fraunhofer IZM in Berlin. 🎓 He earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Dresden in 1986 and 1990. Joining Fraunhofer IZM in 1994, he has driven numerous national and European projects on batteries, micro fuel cells, and hydrogen generators. 🔋 With 30 patents and over 100 publications, his research covers lithium-ion, aluminum-ion, and nickel-zinc batteries, plus hydrogen storage. 🚀 He coordinated the FP7 MATFLEXEND project and now leads the BMBF Zn-H2 project, focusing on micro-batteries and hydrogen storage systems. 🌟
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Education
Dr. Robert Hahn is the head of the Micro Energy Group at Fraunhofer IZM in Berlin. He earned his M.Sc. (1986) and Ph.D. (1990) in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Dresden. He joined Fraunhofer IZM in 1994.
Teaching & Projects
He lectures on micro energy storage at the Technical University of Berlin. His team is prototyping micro-batteries and demonstrating hydrogen storage systems for industrial applications.
Research focus
Based on the provided publications, this researcher’s focus is on advancing battery technologies and energy systems. Their work spans various types of batteries, including aluminum-graphite and microbatteries, and involves enhancing performance and stability through novel materials and design approaches. Key contributions include developing high-performance aluminum batteries, planar micro fuel cells, and exploring recycling processes for lithium-ion batteries. Their research also addresses energy autonomy in sensor systems and innovations in power supplies. The integration of advanced materials and cutting-edge technologies is central to their work, aiming to improve energy storage and efficiency. 🔋🔬🔧
Publication top notes
An overview and future perspectives of aluminum batteries
Development of a planar micro fuel cell with thin film and micro patterning technologies
Planar self-breathing fuel cells
\Insights into the reversibility of aluminum graphite batteries
Closed-loop hydrometallurgical treatment of end-of-life lithium ion batteries: Towards zero-waste process and metal recycling in advanced batteries
Stability of planar PEMFC in printed circuit board technology
Physics with colder molecular ions: the Heidelberg Cryogenic storage ring CSR
Batteries and power supplies for wearable and ubiquitous computing
Polyacrylonitrile separator for high-performance aluminum batteries with improved interface stability
Energy autonomous sensor systems: Towards a ubiquitous sensor technology