Andreas Erbe

Andreas Erbe is a Professor of Corrosion and Interface Chemistry at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering under the Faculty of Natural Sciences. His research focuses on atomic- and molecular-scale mechanisms of materials degradation, particularly using in situ and operando spectroscopic methods like vibrational spectroscopy (IR, Raman) to study electrochemical processes. He also explores applications of data science and machine learning in corrosion and electrochemistry.

Education and Background:

• 2015–Present: Professor at NTNU
• 2007–2015: Group leader at Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung, Düsseldorf
• 2006–2007: Postdoc at Academia Sinica, Taipei
• 2004–2006: Postdoc at University of Leeds, UK
• 1997–2001: Diploma in Physical Chemistry from Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg

Research Interests:

His work centers on corrosion mechanisms, electrochemical processes, and interfacial chemistry. He employs advanced spectroscopic techniques to study structural changes at material interfaces. Recent activities integrate data science and AI for predictive corrosion analysis, with applications in sustainable materials and environmental monitoring.

Publications:

His research spans corrosion mechanisms in metallic alloys, material degradation under environmental stresses, and spectroscopic characterization of interfaces. Notable themes include magnesium alloy corrosion, fused quartz crucible behavior in silicon production, and microplastic impacts on wildlife. His work bridges fundamental electrochemistry with applied materials science.

Advising & Labs:

He leads a research group at NTNU focusing on corrosion and interface chemistry, emphasizing in situ experimental methods and interdisciplinary approaches. Current projects include studying corrosion under complex environmental conditions and developing AI-driven corrosion prediction tools.