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Farewell to Angelika Heinzel as Managing Director

During our virtual Christmas party, the staff of ZBT thanked Prof. Dr Angelika Heinzel for almost 20 years of leading ZBT!

Prof. Angelika Heinzel

For ultimate mobility in the Black Forest, ZBT staff have prescribed an "e-bike" for Angelika

Prof. Dr. Angelika Heinzel and Dr. Peter Beckhaus

After more than 19 years as Professor of Energy Technology at the University of Duisburg-Essen and Scientific Director and Managing Director of the hydrogen and fuel cell center ZBT in Duisburg, Angelika Heinzel will be taking her well-deserved retirement at the beginning of 2021. Officially, the "Heinzel era" at the ZBT will already end on 31st of December 2020 with Prof. Angelika Heinzel's official retirement from the management. The staff therefore said "Thank you Angelika" on 16.12.2020 in a virtual Christmas party to say goodbye.

"Angelika has shaped and led the ZBT for almost 20 years from the first idea until today. We are infinitely grateful for her work, her commitment and her foresight - without her, ZBT would not be in such an excellent position today," said Dr Peter Beckhaus, who now took over the general management of the institute.

After studying and obtaining a doctorate in chemistry in Oldenburg, she first worked at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems in Freiburg before being appointed to Duisburg in 2001. There she founded ZBT, which she developed into one of the leading international research and development service providers for hydrogen and fuel cell technology.  For the chemist, the focus was always also on the application proximity of the research, which is why, in addition to the development of processes and materials, the focus was also on utilisation through production technology and operational management, and ultimately on ensuring safety and standardisation.

Prof. Heinzel's successor for the professorship and scientific management of ZBT is currently in the appointment process of the university. Dr Peter Beckhaus has taken over the management of the ZBT GmbH. Angelika Heinzel will continue to be available as scientific director of ZBT until the chair of energy technology is filled in 2021.

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