Gabi Schierning

Prof. Dr. Gabi Schierning is a Professor at the University of Duisburg-Essen, where she leads research in the Institute for Energy and Material Processes and the Applied Quantum Materials group. With a publication record spanning over two decades, she has established herself as a leading researcher in thermoelectric and quantum materials science. Her work bridges fundamental materials research with practical energy conversion applications.

Prof. Schierning's research focuses on understanding and enhancing thermoelectric properties through nanostructuring, quantum effects, and novel material systems. Her work encompasses both traditional thermoelectric materials like bismuth telluride and emerging quantum materials with topological properties. She investigates the fundamental relationships between crystal structure, electronic properties, and transport phenomena to develop materials with improved energy conversion efficiency.

Analysis of her recent publications (2021-2025) reveals consistent focus on thermoelectric materials, quantum transport phenomena, and energy conversion applications. Her research spans fundamental investigations of electronic structure and phase transitions to applied work on micro thermoelectric generators and coolers. The interdisciplinary nature of her work is evident in publications spanning physics, materials science, and engineering journals.

• Active research in thermoelectric materials for energy harvesting
• Investigation of quantum effects in topological materials
• Development of nanostructured materials for enhanced performance
• Advanced characterization of transport phenomena
• Device engineering for practical applications

Prof. Schierning maintains an active research program with numerous collaborations across Germany and internationally. Her work on micro thermoelectric devices for IoT applications represents a strategic direction toward practical implementation of fundamental research findings. The group appears well-equipped for materials synthesis, characterization, and device fabrication, supporting a comprehensive research pipeline from fundamental science to application development.