Stefan Riesel

Stefan Riesel serves as Chair of Thermal Processing Technology, leading research in thermal engineering applications for sustainable materials production. His work bridges chemical engineering, environmental science, and industrial metallurgy with a mission to advance circular economy practices in battery recycling.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Research Interests:

• Thermal Processing
• Materials Science
• Battery Recycling
• Metallurgy
• Chemical Engineering
• Sustainable Production

Dr. Riesel specializes in thermokinetic analysis of reduction processes for recovering critical materials from lithium iron phosphate battery waste, developing energy-efficient methods to transform black mass into reusable resources while minimizing environmental impact.

Recent publication trends reveal concentrated innovation in sustainable metallurgical techniques, particularly carbothermic and aluminothermic reduction pathways for battery recycling. His 2025 work demonstrates how controlled thermal processing enables scalable recovery of lithium and iron from spent batteries, directly supporting decarbonization goals in electric vehicle supply chains.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards documented in source materials

Advising and Grants:

• No student supervision records available
• Research funding sources not specified

Labs and Teams: As Chair, Dr. Riesel directs the Thermal Processing Technology research group focused on industrial-scale thermal treatment systems. The team develops novel reactors and process parameters for battery black mass valorization, collaborating with metallurgical engineers and environmental scientists to optimize resource recovery efficiency.