Marc-Georg Willinger

Prof. Dr. Marc-Georg Willinger is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Chair of Electron Microscopy with research emphasis on Energy Materials. His work focuses on understanding material structure-property correlations through advanced in-situ and operando electron microscopy techniques. He studies catalytic processes in energy storage/conversion systems, combining transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for multi-scale analysis of atomic-scale dynamics and collective phenomena like dissipative structures and redox oscillations.

His research group investigates how materials behave under real-world reaction conditions, moving beyond traditional vacuum-based studies. Key projects include analyzing catalyst nanoparticle interactions with oxide supports, studying dynamic surface reactions, and developing methods to observe material behavior during critical processes like methane oxidation and CO₂ reduction. The group’s facilities are part of TUM’s Catalysis Research Center, emphasizing collaborative, application-driven materials science.

Willinger’s methodologies bridge gaps between atomic-scale observations and macroscopic material behavior, enabling insights into catalyst stability, reaction mechanisms, and material degradation. His work has applications in renewable energy systems, electrochemical processes, and sustainable materials design.