Bernhard Seyfang

Prof. Bernhard Seyfang is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at TH Bingen since 2018, concurrently serving as Head of the Energy and Process Engineering (B.Sc.) program and Senate member. He holds a doctorate from ETH Zurich/Paul Scherrer Institute and has professional experience with Enymotion GmbH and Lonza AG. He also serves as a guest lecturer in the Chemical Engineering Master's program at the University of Innsbruck.

Education:

• Bachelor/Master in Chemical Engineering, University of Karlsruhe (TH)
• Doctorate in Chemical Engineering, ETH Zurich/Paul Scherrer Institute

Research Focus: His work spans chemical reaction engineering, extraction centrifuges, hydrogen production, fuel cell technologies, and decarbonization strategies. He emphasizes process optimization and modular system design, with notable contributions to PEM fuel cell water management and microstructural innovations.

Publications: His research traces advancements in fuel cell diagnostics (2007–2009), 3D-printed materials (2020), and process design software (2021). Key themes include energy system efficiency, material characterization, and modular manufacturing strategies.

Professional Roles: Editor-in-Chief of ChemEngineering journal, industry collaborations with Enymotion and Lonza AG, and academic leadership in program development and strategic Senate governance.

Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams at TH Bingen focusing on decarbonization (Decarbon Cast initiative) and modular chemical processing systems.