Timo Jacob

Prof. Timo Jacob holds a professorship at the Institute of Electrochemistry within the University of Ulm. His research focuses on advanced electrochemical systems, materials for energy storage, and nanomaterial synthesis. Key areas include electrocatalysis, surface chemistry, and plasma-driven material processing. He is a member of the UZWR.

His work integrates computational methods (e.g., DFT, molecular dynamics) with experimental techniques like STM imaging and Raman spectroscopy. Recent studies address challenges in magnesium-ion batteries, ionic liquid electrolytes, and photocatalytic systems. He also explores viral mutation impacts on autophagy resistance in SARS-CoV-2 variants.

Publications emphasize innovations in electrode materials, electrolyte design, and catalyst fabrication. His research often bridges fundamental electrochemistry with practical applications in renewable energy and biocatalysis. No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided data.

He leads the Institute of Electrochemistry, directing experimental facilities for single-crystal electrochemistry and plasma electrolysis. His team investigates corrosion processes, nanoporous metal formation, and interfacial phenomena in electrochemical systems.