Hydrogen in Focus: From Research to Application

In an interview, Theresa Schredelseker discusses how science management can support research and create favourable conditions for scientific work. The focus is on scientific quality, professional development and exchange. It is also about raising the profile of research, presenting scientific content in an accessible way and fostering dialogue with different target groups.

Filling plants and hydrogen refuelling stations are also key areas of research. At the hydrogen test site, plants and components can be examined on a 1:1 scale, and refuelling processes can be tested under realistic conditions.

From mobile storage systems to regional supply concepts: for the last mile, technical, safety-related and regulatory requirements must be considered together. The Ruhr region in particular, with its industry, logistics and high energy demand, offers good conditions for such applications.

Through the ZBT Research School, the institute creates a space for exchange between researchers from different departments. Research projects, progress on PhD theses and current scientific publications are discussed in regular seminars. The programme also includes the Journal Club, where current specialist literature is discussed collectively.

This fosters connections across project and departmental boundaries.

The ZBT Hydrogen Energy Symposium brings together researchers from across the institute. The focus is on current research topics, academic exchange across departmental boundaries and new impetus for collaboration.