Gabi Schierning

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gabi Schierning is a Professor at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE), affiliated with the Institute for Energy and Material Processes (EMPI) and the Applied Quantum Materials research group. She maintains an active research program focused on thermoelectric materials and quantum materials, with extensive publications spanning from 2003 to the present.

Her research primarily focuses on thermoelectric materials and energy conversion technologies. Her work spans fundamental material science investigations to practical device applications. She has made significant contributions to understanding the thermoelectric properties of silicon-based nanomaterials, topological materials, and quantum materials. Her research group develops novel synthesis methods for thermoelectric materials, investigates fundamental transport mechanisms, and designs micro-thermoelectric devices for practical applications including waste heat recovery and powering IoT devices.

Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong focus on advanced thermoelectric materials characterization, quantum transport phenomena in topological materials, and the development of micro-scale thermoelectric devices. Her work bridges fundamental physics with practical engineering applications, particularly in energy harvesting technologies. She frequently employs advanced characterization techniques including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, magneto-transport measurements, and thermal imaging to understand material properties at multiple scales.

Prof. Schierning has received support through the ERC Mentoring program at UDE, which provides comprehensive support for researchers applying for European Research Council grants. Her research group includes several doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers as evidenced by consistent co-authorship patterns. She collaborates extensively with researchers both within UDE and internationally.

The research environment includes specialized equipment for materials synthesis, characterization, and device fabrication, as indicated by references to plasma synthesis, sintering techniques, and thermoelectric characterization platforms in her publications.