Arno Kwade

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Arno Kwade is a University Professor for Mechanical Process Engineering and Particle Technology at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technische Universität Braunschweig, where he serves as Head of the Institute for Particle Technology. He coordinates the EU Horizon 2020 project LiPlanet and holds leadership roles in research initiatives such as the Battery LabFactory Braunschweig (BLB) and the Center of Pharmaceutical Engineering (PVZ).

• Education: Not explicitly mentioned in provided texts.
• Current Roles: Director of Institute for Particle Technology, Chair for Future Grinding Technologies (European Cement Research Academy), Head of Mobile Energy Storage Working Group (Circular Economy Initiative Germany).

With over 25 years of academic leadership, Prof. Kwade’s research spans Particle Technology, Battery Production, and Pharmaceutical Process Engineering, focusing on comminution, grinding technologies, and nanoparticle processing. His work addresses automotive battery manufacturing and drug formulation for poorly water-soluble compounds, integrating industrial application with theoretical modeling.

His research outputs include 15+ high-impact publications on topics from planetary ball mill dynamics to electrode recycling, emphasizing process optimization and sustainable technology. He actively contributes to editorial boards of journals like Advanced Powder Technology and Energy Technology, and organizes international conferences including the International Battery Production Conference. Prof. Kwade leads major collaborative projects such as the DFG priority program 1934 (DiSPBiotech) and serves on review boards for Mechanical Process Engineering.