Stephan Barcikowski

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stephan Barcikowski is Chair of Technical Chemistry I at the University of Duisburg-Essen since 2011. He leads Project C5 in the Collaborative Research Centre/TRR 247, focusing on pulsed laser post-processing of transition metal oxide nanocatalysts. His career includes roles at Laser Zentrum Hannover (2004–2010) and CSIRO Australia (2003–2007). He holds a Dr.-Ing. (2004) and Habilitation (2011) from Leibniz University Hannover.

Research interests span nanoparticle synthesis via laser ablation, catalysis, additive manufacturing, and biomedical applications of nanomaterials. His work bridges materials science, engineering, and biology, with emphasis on scalable production and defect engineering.

• Education:
  • Dipl.-Chem. (1998), Leibniz University Hannover
  • PhD (Dr.-Ing.) in Mechanical Engineering (2004), Leibniz University Hannover
  • Habilitation (2011), Leibniz University Hannover
• Affiliations:
  • Coordinator, DFG SPP 2122: New Materials for Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing (since 2017)
  • Editorial Boards: Scientific Reports (since 2017), Applied Surface Science (since 2015)
  • Scientific Director, Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE)

His research articles explore laser-driven nanoparticle synthesis, catalytic materials, and biomedical nanotechnology. Awards include the 2013 Best Faculty Teacher Award and recognition in innovation competitions.