Leo van Wüllen

Leo van Wüllen is a Professor at the Chair of Chemical Physics and Materials Science within the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology at the University of Augsburg. His research focuses on inorganic materials and solid-state NMR method development, particularly for glasses, ceramics, and battery materials. He leads a team of researchers including doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows.

• University: University of Augsburg
• Department: Chair of Chemical Physics and Materials Science
• Academic Rank: Professor

His work explores the synthesis and characterization of borosilicate and aluminophosphate glasses for antioxidant layers and radioactive waste matrices, alongside solid-state electrolyte materials for lithium and sodium batteries. Current projects involve polymer electrolyte/Al2O3 nanocomposites and Li-salt/PAN systems.

Recent publications highlight advancements in solid-state NMR techniques, including dipolar NMR and laser-heated MAS probes. His team's research provides structural insights into ion mobility pathways and material optimization for industrial applications.

Scientific Contributions:

• Development of constant-time REDOR NMR methods
• Design of high-temperature MAS probe heads
• Studies on glass transition dynamics