Harald Raupenstrauch

Harald Raupenstrauch serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Thermal Processing Technology, maintaining an active research profile with over 340 publications and theses. His work bridges fundamental thermal engineering with industrial applications in metallurgy and waste management systems.

His research spans thermal processing, pyrometallurgy, waste management, and recycling technologies. Key focus areas include landfill fire prevention, slag treatment for metal recovery, lithium-ion battery recycling, and risk communication in environmental disasters. He develops computational models for metallurgical systems while addressing sustainability challenges in industrial processes.

Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a clear trajectory toward sustainable resource recovery, with emphasis on phosphide formation in slag treatment, battery recycling via the InduRed reactor, and thermo-mechanical modeling of converters. His work consistently integrates environmental risk mitigation with metallurgical innovation, particularly in Balkan waste management contexts.

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Dr. Raupenstrauch has supervised 146 academic works, indicating substantial mentorship activity. His international collaborations—evidenced by activities at institutions like the Technical University of Crete—and high publication output suggest robust grant funding for thermal processing research despite specific grants not being detailed.

As Department Chair, he leads research on the InduRed reactor for battery recycling and thermo-mechanical modeling of metallurgical systems. His team maintains active international partnerships, including recent work with Serbian researchers on landfill fire mitigation and ongoing projects at Greek academic institutions.