Dieter Stapf

Dieter Stapf serves as Professor and head of the Institute of Technical Chemistry (ITC) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), leading research in sustainable chemical processes and circular economy applications for composite materials.

His primary research focuses on Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, specifically developing environmentally sound recycling methods for carbon fiber waste from decommissioned wind turbine blades. Stapf's team investigates health impacts of respirable fiber fragments, metallurgical reuse as reducing agents, and high-efficiency fuel cell conversion of carbon waste into electricity, addressing critical gaps in Germany's renewable energy infrastructure and waste hierarchy compliance.

As head of ITC, Stapf directs a research group advancing circular economy solutions for carbon-intensive industries. His work directly supports Germany's transition to renewable energy while meeting stringent requirements of the Closed Substance Cycle and Waste Management Act, with media inquiries coordinated through KIT Press Service.