Bernd Smarsly

Prof. Dr. Bernd Smarsly leads the Smarsly AG at Justus Liebig University Giessen, affiliated with the Institute of Physical Chemistry. His research focuses on advanced materials for energy storage, catalysis, and sol-gel-based thin films. The group collaborates internationally, as seen in Lysander Wagner's research stay at Kansai University in Japan.

• Students: Paul P. Debes, Matteo Crisci, Felix Badaczewski, Rüdiger Ellinghaus, Melanie Pagel, Frederik Breckwoldt, Christian Bauer, Raoul Brand, Luca Cartabia, Chantal Glatthaar, Aline Trommer, Lysander Wagner, Norman Zweig.
• Former Staff: Dr. Stefanie Waitz, Dr. Christian Reitz, Dr. Laemthong Chuenchom, Dr. Teresa Gatti, and others.

Research Interests: The group explores materials science, physical chemistry, and nanotechnology, with a focus on porous materials, sol-gel processes, and electrochemical energy systems. Recent projects include optimizing graphitic single-atom catalysts for batteries and developing mesoporous carbons for sodium-ion anodes.

Scientific Trends: The group's recent articles highlight advancements in nanostructured materials, energy storage, and electrocatalysis. Collaborations with experts like Prof. Hiromitsu Kozuka at Kansai University and Prof. Teresa Gatti (now at Politecnico di Torino) underscore their interdisciplinary impact.

Labs & Collaborations: The group operates within the Center for Materials Research (ZfM) at Giessen and engages in international exchanges, including the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. Their work bridges fundamental research with practical applications in energy and materials science.