Christina Roth

Christina Roth is a Professor and Chair of Materials Process Engineering at the University of Bayreuth's Faculty of Engineering. Her research focuses on materials science and electrochemical energy systems, including fuel cells, redox flow batteries, CO₂ electro-reduction, and advanced materials synthesis via templating and electrospinning. She leads projects on operando methods to study catalytic processes and material degradation mechanisms. Her work bridges fundamental electrochemistry with applied energy technologies.

Key research areas include developing high-performance electrocatalysts, optimizing electrode structures, and understanding reaction mechanisms under industrial conditions. Recent studies emphasize operando techniques to monitor catalyst behavior during operation, enhancing reliability in high-current-density electrolysis systems. Collaborations span academia and industry, addressing challenges in sustainable energy storage and conversion.

Dr. Roth's expertise is reflected in over 150 publications across top journals like Nature Materials, ACS Catalysis, and Journal of the Electrochemical Society. She actively contributes to conferences such as the livMatS Colloquium series and serves on the Scientific Advisory Board. Her lab focuses on innovative materials for next-generation energy systems, emphasizing scalability and environmental impact.