Katharina Röhring

Katharina Röhring is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, affiliated with the Department of Microbial Biotechnology and the Research Group Electrobiotechnology. Her work bridges microbiology, electrochemistry, and sustainable energy technologies.

Research Interests: Her research centers on microbial biotechnology and electrobiotechnology, particularly in developing sustainable solutions for energy and chemical production. Key areas include microbial electrosynthesis, CO₂ utilization, bioelectrochemical systems, and the conversion of bio-based compounds into renewable fuels and chemicals. She focuses on integrating electrochemical processes with microbial catalysis to enable carbon-efficient and environmentally friendly industrial applications.

Publication Trends: Her recent publications (2019–2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on advancing electrochemical and microbial technologies for sustainable production. Themes include electrochemical reactors, electrode engineering, electrolysis of carboxylic acids for fuel synthesis, and gas measurement in bioprocesses. Her work increasingly emphasizes scalability and technical feasibility, moving toward industrial applications such as aviation fuel production.

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Advising and Grants:

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• Her research is embedded in the broader UFZ initiatives on sustainable ecotechnologies and bioenergy, likely supported by institutional and federal funding, though specific grants are not mentioned.

Labs and Teams: She is a key member of the Electrobiotechnology Research Group at UFZ, contributing to interdisciplinary efforts in sustainable microbial technologies and green chemistry.