Peter Lamp

Peter Lamp is a Rudolf Diesel Industry Fellow at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Head of the Battery Technology department at BMW Group. He holds a MSc in Physics from TUM (1989) and a PhD in Physics from the Max Planck Institute for Physics, Munich (1993). His research focuses on electrochemical energy storage, Li-ion/SOFC technologies, and charge transport in materials. He leads advanced battery R&D at BMW, collaborating with TUM’s Electrochemical Systems department under Prof. Hubert Gasteiger. His work bridges academic innovation and industrial application in sustainable energy systems.

Education:

• MSc Physics, Technical University of Munich (1989)
• PhD in Physics, Max Planck Institute for Physics, Munich (1993)

Research Highlights: His work spans battery materials development, fuel cell systems, and energy conversion. Key areas include optimizing lithium-ion conductors, understanding electron transport in gases, and advancing sorption cooling technologies. His recent TUM-IAS fellowship publications address solid-state electrolytes and energy material dynamics.

Grants & Collaborations: Leverages industry-academia partnerships through BMW and TUM’s Institute for Advanced Study. Focuses on scalable battery solutions for electric mobility and sustainable energy systems.

Labs & Teams: Leads BMW’s Battery Technology department and collaborates with TUM’s Electrochemical Interfaces in Batteries focus group. Engages in interdisciplinary projects on electrochemical interfaces and materials characterization.