Jennifer Rupp

Prof. Jennifer Rupp is a Full Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Chair of Solid-State Electrolyte Chemistry. She holds positions in the Department of Chemistry and the TUM School of Natural Sciences. Her research focuses on solid-state electrochemical materials, including energy storage systems (solid-state batteries), sensors, and neuromorphic devices. She has received prestigious awards such as the ERC Starting Grant and SNF Förderungsprofessur. Prior to TUM, she worked at ETH Zurich and MIT, contributing to advancements in ceramic processing and material design.

Education and Career:

• PhD from ETH Zurich
• Senior Scientist at MIT and National Institute of Materials Science (NIMS), Japan
• Assistant and Associate Professor at MIT (2017–2023)
• Full Professor at TUM since June 2023

Research Interests:

Her team explores novel ceramic and glass materials for energy and information technologies. Key areas include solid-state battery electrolytes, solar-to-fuel conversion, and environmental sensors. They develop processing techniques (e.g., laser-based treatments) and device prototypes for applications in energy storage and sensing.

Grants and Collaborations:

• ERC Starting Grant (2012–2017)
• SNF Förderungsprofessur (2012–2016)
• Collaborations with institutions like NIMS (Japan) and MIT

Labs and Teams:

Rupp’s lab focuses on material design, processing, and device prototyping. The team addresses challenges in solid-state battery interfaces and electrolyte stability, leveraging advanced characterization techniques like Raman spectroscopy and machine learning.